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• 440 South Church New CEO: Charlotte a key to GMAC

  GMAC is not providing estimates for how many Charlotte workers it expects to have in 2010. It has already started moving some of its local employees into a new office uptown, 440 South Church.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 25, 2009.

• Mint and Morehead WFNZ 'Street Turkeys' under way

  Street Turkeys, sponsored by Charlotte sports talk radio station WFNZ, is taking place at the Doghouse, operated by the radio station at the corner of Mint and Morehead streets.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 25, 2009.

• 3rd and Davidson Thousands to attend Thanksgiving Day Parade

  The parade route will begin at Tryon at 9th, turn left onto 3rd, and end at 3rd and Davidson.

  Published by WBTV on November 25, 2009.

• 222 South Tryon Street Half off entrees at Ruth’s Chris Steak House 11/27 - 11/29

  222 South Tryon Street,

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 25, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and West Morehead Charlotte Landmark Allowed To Remain On Roof

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The famous VW Beetle sitting on top of an old garage at the corner of Freedom Drive and West Morehead will remain there when a new restaurant opens at that location.

  Published by WSOC-TV on November 24, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street West Charlotte landmark likely to be saved

  At the meeting the city attorney told the council if they vote on a rezoning for the property, then the Bug will not have to come down from its location on the corner of Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street.

  Published by WBTV on November 24, 2009.

• Third Street and South Tryon Street Traffic count in uptown Charlotte down

  Uptown, hot dog vendor Donnie is part of the economy, too. For years he's sold hot dogs on the corner of Third Street and South Tryon Street. He's noticed there are fewer customers.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 24, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and Morehead Street Rezoning may save famous VW bug atop west Charlotte business

  Charlotte's city attorney said Monday night if the property at the corner of Freedom Drive and Morehead Street is rezoned, the well-known Beetle can stay.

  Published by WBTV on November 24, 2009.

• 650 E. Stonewall Street Free at Actor’s Theatre: The Nightmare Before Christmas

  It is showing on Monday, November 30th 8PM (doors open at 7PM) at 650 E. Stonewall Street.

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 24, 2009.

• 301 S. Davidson St. Baptists join together to feed thousands

  The inspiration for this year's effort can be traced to First Baptist Church of Charlotte at 301 S. Davidson St. in uptown, which fed 5,000 people during Thanksgiving week last year. On Tuesday, First Baptist will distribute food after its 10:30 a.m. service.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 23, 2009.

• 301 S. Davidson St. Our City

  The Senior Adult Fellowship of First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St., will hold a Pearl Harbor survivor day event at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 7. Survivors of the attack also are welcome to join the church seniors for lunch.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 21, 2009.

• 200 West Trade St. Charlotte Chamber Music First Tuesday Concerts

  On the first Tuesday of the month, now through May, enjoy free chamber music. Concerts are performed in Uptown Charlotte at First Presbyterian Church, located on 200 West Trade St.

  Published by HipHoods on November 20, 2009.

• Mint & Morehead Donate food or money and get two free tickets to Bobcats game 11/25

  ...25 from 6a.m.-7p.m. at the WFNZ CPI Doghouse at the corner of Mint & Morehead to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, and the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry...

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 20, 2009.

• Third Street and South Caldwell Street Crane removal causing street closures in center city Charlotte

  ...traffic on Church Street to westbound John Belk Freeway (I-277) is advised to use Third Street and South Caldwell Street as an alternate route (shown in green...

  Published by WBTV on November 20, 2009.

• Third and Caldwell Crane removal closes Church St.

  Church Street: Turn right at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, left on Mint Street, left on Stonewall Street, then right on Church Street. But city officials encourage motorists headed to the John Belk Freeway to use Third and Caldwell streets as alternate routes.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 20, 2009.

• Stonewall and College Crane removal closes Church St.

  Tryon Street: Southbound motorists will use the same detour as Church Street motorists. Northbound motorists are being detoured onto Stonewall and College streets.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 20, 2009.

• 210 E. Trade St. FREE appetizers at Panthers Pep Rally at BlackFinn 11/13

  210 E. Trade St.

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 13, 2009.

• 555 S. McDowell St. News of the City

  Deltas of Charlotte, a nonprofit group dedicated to supporting community projects, will hold a fundraising dinner to honor community leaders Dec. 4 at the Blake Hotel, 555 S. McDowell St.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 13, 2009.

• Trade and Tryon Wreath laying ceremony will go on, rain or shine

  The ceremony will be at 11:45 a.m. at Trade and Tryon streets, on the Disc Plaza (Independence Square).

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 11, 2009.

• Trade and Tryon Breaking bank town

  BofA owns three of the four corners at the heart of the city at the intersection of Trade and Tryon. An army of its employees - 15,000 BofA bankers -work in a total of thirteen buildings uptown, including, of course, the 60 story Bank of America Corporate Center...the Queen City's crown.

  Published by WBTV on November 11, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and Morehead Street Support Grows To Save VW Bug Sign

  Eyewitness News was the first to report last month about an effort to save the Volkswagen Bug that for decades has sat atop a building at the corner of Freedom Drive and Morehead Street.

  Published by WSOC-TV on November 10, 2009.

• Morehead Street and Freedom Dozens fighting to keep VW beetle on top of building

  The Volkswagen beetle at the top of the former auto repair shop at Morehead Street and Freedom has been there for more than 30 years and has become a landmark of sorts.

  Published by WBTV on November 10, 2009.

• 600 E. Fourth Street This week in Charlotte, Meck government

  All meetings are held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street. Parking is available in the deck on Davidson Street between Third and Fourth streets. Compiled by April Bethea

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 9, 2009.

• Davidson Street between Third and Fourth This week in Charlotte, Meck government

  All meetings are held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street. Parking is available in the deck on Davidson Street between Third and Fourth streets. Compiled by April Bethea

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 9, 2009.

• 200 South Tryon Free entree for veterans at McCormick & Schmick’s on 11/8

  200 South Tryon, 4PM to 10PM

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 6, 2009.

• 100 North Tryon Street Salute to Veterans Parade 11/7

  The Veterans Day parade is on Saturday, November 7th, from 11AM to 12PM in uptown Charlotte, around 100 North Tryon Street. You’ll see local middle and high school bands, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program units, active military units, antique cars and veteran organizations.

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 6, 2009.

• 100 block of E. Hill Street Police make arrest in overnight robbery

  According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the victim was walking along the 100 block of E. Hill Street around 11:47 a.m. when a white sedan pulled up. 

  Published by WBTV on November 5, 2009.

• 440 S. Church St. GMAC posts $767M loss in 3Q

  The company plans to open a major corporate center in uptown Charlotte by year end, hiring 200 banking employees. The office expansion will be in the 440 S. Church St. office tower.

  Published by Charlotte Business Journal on November 4, 2009.

• 301 South Tryon Street ScanFest - Scandinavian Festival 11/7

  301 South Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte, NC

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 2, 2009.

• 831 Cedar St. 'Jewel of Rock Hill' gets addition

  The program begins with music at 10 a.m. at the site on Edgemont Avenue near Charlotte Avenue. Guests are asked to arrive early, park at Garden Sanctuary Church, 831 Cedar St., and take a shuttle bus to the event. Rain date is Nov. 13. Information: 803-329-5620 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 1, 2009.