Ashley Mahoney

Charlotte

Journalist at Axios Charlotte

Today: @axioscharlotte. Yesterday: @thecharpost & it’s soccer-specific child @qc_fc. Pulitzer grantee.

Articles

Plaza Midwood Library reopens June 9

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

I can start walking to the library again! Photo: Ashley Mahoney/AxiosCharlotte Mecklenburg Library's Plaza Midwood branch reopens today. Why it matters: This library branch, which was built in 1995, has been closed since February for renovations. What to expect: Two significant changes include fully renovated restrooms and a repaved parking lot, according to the library's website. What's next: New furniture for the location's children's section will arrive later this summer.
Savannah Bananas draw 148,000 people in Charlotte

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney |Alexandria Sands |Laura Barrero

Bringing the Bananas to Charlotte was a collaboration between CSF and Teppers Sports & Entertainment, which owns/operates Bank of America Stadium. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios148,000 people went bananas at Bank of America Stadium Friday and Saturday night watching the Savannah Bananas take on the Party Animals.
How a Carolina Panthers legend is elevating a football team he now owns

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Ryan Kalil played center for the Carolina Panthers and was part of the 2015 NFC Championship winning team. Today he's co-owner of Mexican football team Osos Monterrey and part owner of NWSL team Angel City. Photo: Courtesy of Osos MonterreyCharlotte remembers Ryan Kalil as the Carolina Panthers center — the man who snapped the ball to Cam Newton. Today, the retired NFL All-Pro player has traded his helmet and pads for the role of team owner.
Meet Charlotte's Savannah Banana Eric Jones

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Eric Jones. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/AxiosEric Jones grew up a Carolina Panthers fan, attending games at Bank of America Stadium. This weekend the Charlotte native will play in front of 150,000 fans in that very stadium with his Savanah Bananas teammates. Why it matters: Jones is making history in his hometown, playing Banana Ball inside the city's largest sports venue. State of play: The Savannah Bananas play the Party Animals June 6-7 at Bank of America Stadium.
Chimney Rock State Park will reopen nine months after Hurricane Helene

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios Chimney Rock State Park and the Chimney Rock attraction in Western North Carolina will reopen June 27, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and N.C. State Parks announced Friday. Why it matters: Much of the park has been closed since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina last fall. It will reopen exactly nine months after the storm hit the state. Zoom in: Helene wiped out the park's entrance bridge.
Charlotte Checkers advance to the Calder Cup Finals

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Photo: Courtesy of the Charlotte Checkers The Charlotte Checkers, one of Charlotte's most successful pro sports teams, will once again head to the Calder Cup Finals. Why it matters: In this small east Charlotte arena, some of the world's hungriest hockey players are competing for a chance to shine in the South's emerging hockey spotlight. Both the Checkers and their NHL affiliate team, the Florida Panthers, are competing in the finals for their respective cups this season.
Charlotte Checkers advance to the Calder Cup Finals

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Photo: Courtesy of the Charlotte Checkers The Charlotte Checkers, one of Charlotte's most successful pro sports teams, will once again head to the Calder Cup Finals. Why it matters: In this small east Charlotte arena, some of the world's hungriest hockey players are competing for a chance to shine in the South's emerging hockey spotlight. Both the Checkers and their NHL affiliate team, the Florida Panthers, are competing in the finals for their respective cups this season.
How to get tickets to The Polar Express train ride in North Carolina

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Photo: Michael Graff/AxiosIt may be pool season, but it's already time to plan for the Polar Express train ride in Spencer, N.C. Tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow. Why it matters: Tickets for this popular family-friendly holiday activity go fast. What to expect: Train rides start Nov. 7 and run until Dec. 23 from the N.C. Transportation Museum. Tickets start at $49.69 for adults and $42.77 for kids ages 2-12.
Bank of America Stadium will transform into a baseball field for the Savannah Bananas

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Savannah Bananas are expected to play in front of 150,000 people over two nights at Bank of America Stadium. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty ImagesThere's a baseball field inside Bank of America Stadium this week as Charlotte prepares to go bananas for the Savannah Bananas. Why it matters: It's the first time Charlotte will host the wacky baseball team, and it's the first time there's a baseball field inside Bank of America Stadium.
The Pearl, housing Charlotte's first medical school and innovation district, opens in midtown

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Ashley Mahoney

Charlotte was the largest U.S. city without a four-year medical school. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/AxiosThe Pearl, a massive new development in midtown housing Charlotte's first four-year medical school, opened its doors Monday. Why it matters: The Pearl promises to be a transformational development for Charlotte, drawing in medical students, creating new jobs in science and research, and fostering cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurialism. By the numbers: Phase 1 A cost more than $1 billion.

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