Chase Jordan

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Desiree Mathurin |John MARKS |Catherine Muccigrosso |Chase Jordan

Back in 2017, Andrea Richter began making candles as a hobby. Her passion for the pastime quickly turned into a full-time gig. And now, Pretty Honest Candles is a pretty strong small business. But it's getting tougher for Richter and other small business owners around the Charlotte metro area as costs begin to rise due to President Donald Trump's tariffs policy.

2 weeks ago | heraldonline.com | Desiree Mathurin |John Marks |Catherine Muccigrosso |Chase Jordan

Back in 2017, Andrea Richter began making candles as a hobby. Her passion for the pastime quickly turned into a full-time gig. And now, Pretty Honest Candles is a pretty strong small business. But it’s getting tougher for Richter and other small business owners around the Charlotte metro area as costs begin to rise due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy.

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Chase Jordan

What's happening in the world of Charlotte arts? Get insights into theater, music, movies, art and museums in the Queen City with our weekly Inside Charlotte Arts newsletter. Catch it in your inbox every Thursday. Sign-up here. As an artist, Shefalee Patel is passionate about dancing and making paintings inspired by her Indian culture. And art was also like medicine for the cancer patient's healing journey.

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Chase Jordan

Sean Langley is proud to be a resident of the McCrorey Heights neighborhood. Stepping outside his Oaklawn Avenue home, Langley picked up litter outside his house. Besides the carelessness of a few trifling litterbugs, the streets are clean with manicured lawns. But it's a different story for the air and the pollution residents can't see from vehicles on Interstates 77 and 277. "Smell the air, it's really thick," he said walking through the community in Charlotte's West End.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chase Jordan

Sean Langley is proud to be a resident of the McCrorey Heights neighborhood. Stepping outside his Oaklawn Avenue home, Langley picked up litter outside his house. Besides the carelessness of a few trifling litterbugs, the streets are clean with manicured lawns. But it’s a different story for the air and the pollution residents can’t see from vehicles on Interstates 77 and 277. “Smell the air, it’s really thick,” he said walking through the community in Charlotte’s West End.