Destiniee Jaram

Charlotte

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General Assignment Reporter at Q City Metro

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Articles

Possible delays on construction for Brooklyn Village project

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

The long-awaited Brooklyn Village project may have hit another snag. At Monday’s City Council meeting, city officials recommended that the project not get funding from Charlotte’s Housing Trust Fund. Why it matters: Brooklyn Village was conceived more than a decade ago as a mixed-use development that would honor the original Brooklyn neighborhood, a Black community razed during “urban renewal” in the 1960s.
Garinger High School offers free prom attire through 'Cinderella's Closet'

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

With prom season fast approaching, juniors and seniors at Garinger High School got to shop for prom attire last week — free of charge — without ever leaving their east Charlotte campus. For the third year, the school hosted its “Cinderella’s Closet,” a week-long event that offered more than 200 donated dresses, as well as jewelry and shoes. Male students were invited to shop for suits and ties.
Crime rates in Charlotte decrease, according to latest report

2 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

Crime was down in the first three months of this year, according to data released Thursday by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The data covered the three-month period from Jan. 1 through March 31, and it was compared to the same first-quarter data in 2024. Some of the biggest decreases were in violent crime, including homicides and aggravated assaults. Car theft — a considerable challenge for CMPD in recent years, also declined.
Line dancing, DJs and culture at this free Uptown event series in Charlotte

2 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

A weeknight entertainment event in Uptown has become a go-to for some Charlotteans. The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live, a free arts series that features rotating events at four venues in Charlotte, offers live entertainment, free museum admission and something unique to do in the city. From 5 to 9 p.m., The Mint Museum, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B.
LaToya Evans inducted into NC Media and Journalism Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

LaToya Evans founded the LEPR Agency in 2017 and grew it to be one of the nation’s largest Black-owned public relations firms. On Friday, Evans will be inducted into the North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame, along with five others. Evans, who lives and works in Charlotte, said her selection to the hall of fame, which is based at UNC-Chapel Hill, was “a lifetime goal.”“I can’t believe it’s happening,” she said in a statement.
What Mecklenburg County residents should know about measles

3 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

Measles cases have been on the rise across the country recently, and with state and local health officials preparing for potential outbreaks in North Carolina, here’s what to know about the illness and how to prevent it:The number of cases nationwide jumped from 59 in 2023 to 285 last year. So far this year, the nation has seen at least 483 confirmed cases, mainly in Texas.
Ramona Holloway begins new job with The Mint Museum

3 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

Ramona Holloway, a veteran broadcaster, will join The Mint Museum as its community relations and civic engagement director, starting next week. “Her exceptional record of community engagement, advocacy, and relationship building will help expand the Mint’s reach, making art accessible to new and diverse audiences,” Cynthia Moreno, senior director of learning and engagement at The Mint Museum, said in a statement.
NC health officials take action amid rising measles cases

3 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

North Carolina health officials are taking “proactive steps” as the number of measles cases nationally continues to grow. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious health complications, especially in children. The number of cases nationwide jumped from 59 in 2023 to 285 last year. So far this year, the nation has seen 483 confirmed cases, mainly in Texas.
How a retired physician is reinventing herself as a vegan entrepreneur

1 month ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

It’s 7 a.m., and Monique May, a retired physician, is busy stocking her Vegan Worcestershire Sauce inside a mostly empty Food Lion store on Beatties Ford Road. Her father, Tedd May, is helping. “If you’d asked me five years ago, would I be doing this? I’d have said, ‘no,’ ” May said, smiling proudly.
Facing federal cuts, CMS proposes $2.09 billion budget for 25-26 school year

1 month ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

Budget overview: *A $2.09 billion budget. *Requests $667.5 million from the county, a $28.2 million increase from last year. * CMS's two key focuses are staff retention and recruitment and investments in structural projects, such as roofing and HVAC. *A projected enrollment of 141,726 students, up from last year's projected 141,149 students.