The President’s acceptance speech might be the most coveted ticket during the Democratic National Convention, but tonight’s media party could rival as the hottest ticket…

The pre-acceptance speech concert just got a little more soulful. Mary J. Blige and Earth, Wind & Fire joins a lineup that already included James…

Leaders of Charlotte’s gay communities are determined to prevent this year’s vote to ban same-sex marriage taint the state’s national perception. In an effort to…

All of the hype and promises of traffic delays and road closures has many Charlotteans wary of coming uptown during the Democratic National Convention. If…

In an interview about his new movie “Red Hook Summer,” which opens in Charlotte today, director Spike Lee talked about the upcoming presidential election. Although…

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx didn’t want the Democratic National Convention to be a one-time event. Foxx wanted to ensure the convention left a lasting legacy…

The excitement of the Democratic National Convention is having an impact on everyone in the community – even kids. Three Gastonia (NC) brothers, known collectively…

Charlotte city leaders say Charlotte will be ready to host the convention next week. At a recent town hall, Charlotte Police chief Rodney Monroe detailed…

The streets signs are being spruced up, banners are being unfurled and security plans are being finalized. Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, the…

Volunteers, staff and various community leaders already have an inside track to get tickets to hear President Obama’s nomination acceptance speech on Sept. 6 at…

Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children’s Defense Fund , will speak at an nonpartisan interfaith, worship service on Sunday as Charlotte’s faith community prepares for the Democratic National Convention. The goal of this worship service is to reach across political parties to address issues impacting children.  The service is 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. […]