Living Here Guide 2009

Business and Government

Local media

August 26, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners

August 26, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Charlotte City Council

August 26, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Uptown skyline reflects slowing growth

August 27, 2009 at 10:03 AM

Big change in store for the political scene this year

August 26, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Charlotte's airport one of nation's busiest

August 27, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Big changes, tough times in Charlotte

August 26, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Make connections to get a job

August 26, 2009 at 04:08 PM

Health-care giants compete for business

August 26, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Leaders of the area's Fortune 500 companies

August 27, 2009 at 09:59 AM

Health and Education

Branch out with literary leanings

August 26, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

August 27, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Colleges and universities

August 26, 2009 at 03:03 PM

Special zone gives support to struggling schools

August 27, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Resources for the disabled

August 26, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Area hospitals

August 26, 2009 at 02:58 PM

Lots to consider when looking at schools

August 27, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Here's help with picking a doctor

August 26, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Private schools

August 26, 2009 at 02:48 PM

Our Region

Newcomer profiles

August 26, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Diverse religious landscape means variety of choices

August 26, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Welcome to Charlotte. Now hit the road.

August 26, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Stats show Charlotte's crime on the decline

August 26, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Streets point the way to our history

August 26, 2009 at 02:03 PM

Take a walk in the (dog) park

August 26, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Growth drives Charlotte demographics

August 26, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Still a ways to go to meet transportation needs

August 26, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Top 10 plants for Southern gardeners

August 26, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Do you Twitter?

August 26, 2009 at 04:03 PM

Want to give back? No shortage of opportunities

August 26, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Mild seasons create beautiful weather

August 26, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Unexpected variety enriches region

August 27, 2009 at 09:59 AM

Where We Live

Plaza Midwood mixes convenience, charm

August 26, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Southern suburbs are jammed with appeal

August 26, 2009 at 02:25 PM
City troubles slip away when you hit the lake

August 26, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Gaston and Lincoln counties offer lots of contrasts and surprises

August 26, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Cost of living, communities attract retirees despite rough economy

August 26, 2009 at 03:13 PM

Uptown: the middle of everything

August 26, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Streetcar suburbs offer diversity and history

August 26, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Housing slowdown hits locally in early 2009

August 26, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Amenities aplenty in South Charlotte

August 26, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Apartments available for potential renters

August 26, 2009 at 02:13 PM

University City is a bustling, vibrant area

August 26, 2009 at 03:28 PM
York County offers communities with a plan

August 26, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Cabarrus County comes with speed � and science

August 26, 2009 at 03:24 PM

Where We Eat/Play/Shop

What's your favorite sport? We've got you covered

August 26, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Despite the economy, it's on with the show

August 26, 2009 at 03:43 PM
New cultural district emerging uptown

August 26, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Arts and entertainment listing

August 27, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Foodies delight in Charlotte's bounty

August 26, 2009 at 03:18 PM

Charlotte sits at the crossroads of nearby fun

August 26, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Restaurants feature a taste of Carolina and back home

August 26, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Top 5 kid-friendly activities

August 26, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Shopping can be a varied adventure

August 26, 2009 at 02:59 PM
One-stop destinations dominate nightlife scene

August 26, 2009 at 02:38 PM

NASCAR Hall of Fame

August 26, 2009 at 04:13 PM
No excuses: Get moving in Charlotte

August 26, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Racing's roots run deep in Charlotte

August 26, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Pedal, pack or zipline: just get outdoors

August 26, 2009 at 03:04 PM

Blogs

Thanksgiving additions

November 20, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Helen Schwab
Here's to Charlotte's future

November 13, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Paid to Party
A message to my readers

November 11, 2009 at 8:30 am

If the Shoe Fits
Are plodders 'disgracing' marathons?

November 20, 2009 at 7:58 am

Run, Theoden, Run
Friday football scores

November 21, 2009 at 12:39 am

Prep Insiders
Saturday's Panthers links

November 21, 2009 at 7:54 am

Inside the Panthers
Looks like Chandler is out tonight

November 20, 2009 at 12:17 pm

Inside the NBA

Databases

City Salaries

Listed in this database are the salaries of 6,702 full- and part-time employees of the city of Charlotte.
County Salaries

Listed in this database are the salaries of 4,958 regular and temporary employees of Mecklenburg County.
CMS Salaries

Listed in this database are the salaries of 19,769 employees of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Giving Guide

For this guide, the Observer collected updated donation and volunteer needs for agencies from across the Charlotte region.
Crime Map

This map displays crime data made available by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for areas within its jurisdicton.
School House

The Charlotte Observer's data source for information about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.