MLS Takes a Risk With New Docuseries, Betting Big on the Apple TV Effect
MLS and Apple TV want a Formula 1-style boom with “Onside,” but can a docuseries really sell American soccer? ā½šŗ The numbers tell a different story.
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Standing in Line for a Real ID? Get Ready for a Government-Sized Headache
The Real ID deadline is near, but getting one in North Carolina is a bureaucratic nightmare. Long lines, no appointments, and a broken systemājust another day at the DMV. š¦ā³
Lillieās Martini and Southern Comfort: Alexander Michael’s Sets the Bar High in Fourth Ward šøāØ
Charlotteās best martini? Lillieās Martini at Alexander Michaelās is a Titoās-fueled masterpiece. Pair it with legendary Southern comfort food in the heart of Fourth Ward. šøš
DMV Pays $1.2M for a Second Opinionāon Waiting in Line
Another Study, Another Contract, Same Lines North Carolinaās Division of Motor Vehicles is paying Boston Consulting Group $1.2 million to study what almost every resident already knows: the lines are long, the service inconsistent, and the experience, best described as āplease donāt make me go back.ā This marks the second time in six years the…
Charlotte Presses to Reclaim CIAA, But Key Venue Access and Costs Remain Unclear
Charlotte wants CIAA back š but the bid hinges on venues, state money, & hotel deals. Council presses for answers. Baltimore still in the mix.
Greg Olsen Benched for Tom Brady? Fox Just Fumbled the Playoffs š¤š
Greg Olsen, the best NFL analyst on TV, has been sidelined for Tom Brady in the playoffs. Did Fox Sports make a massive mistake? š¤š
One Yes at a Time: How Charlotteās Council Just Changed the Neighborhood Rulebook
Charlotte Council approved two rezoning requests that could redefine single-family neighborhoodsāsetting off a precedent fight with no clear winners.
A Legacy of Advocacy: John Holmes III and the Vision for a Better Charlotte
š² Remembering John Holmes III, a passionate advocate for urban planning, cyclist safety, and equitable transit, who dedicated his life to improving Charlotte. šļø
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Ditch the algorithm and dive into a world of random Wikipedia articles. š§ WikiTok makes learning addictive, one swipe at a time. Try it free! šš
Why is the internet watching you?
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