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Around the Neighborhood: Coffee With a Cop

Coffee with a Cop brings neighbors and CMPD officers together over a cup of coffee at Ballantyne Summit Coffee, the second Friday of each month, 9 to 11 a.m.

Nell Thomas·Aug 8, 2026

Making a Difference: Building Bridges Through Education

La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a…

Nell Thomas·Aug 4, 2026

Publishers' Note: Happy Independence Day!

A Fourth of July note from publishers Ashley and Nathan Grimm, marking Independence Day and the start of America's 250th-birthday year in the Ballantyne Country Club community.

Ashley Grimm·Jul 6, 2026

Resident Recipe: 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars

A patriotic Resident Recipe for the Fourth: red, white and blue sugar cookie bars topped with strawberries and blueberries. Makes 24 slices, courtesy of Your Cup of Cake.

Nell Thomas·Jul 4, 2026

Making a Difference: NothingPink

After a Stage II breast cancer diagnosis at 31 traced to a BRCA2 mutation, Kelly Kashmer founded NothingPink. The Charlotte-area nonprofit supports families facing hereditary breast and gynecological…

Nell Thomas·Jul 3, 2026

Thank You for Coming Out to the Ballantyne Mixer

Our June 17 mixer at the Ballantyne AC Hotel is in the books, and the photos are ready to view. Thank you to everyone who came out, and to photographer Rondasia Lamaria of Royal Lilac Productions for…

Ashley Grimm·Jun 26, 2026