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Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Come fly around Charlotte in a drone, on the site CLT Blog 1 year, 7 months ago

This is what happens when we get our hands on a drone for for an hour.

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Letter from the past: CLT Mayor from 1964 sends letter to Mayor Patrick Cannon, on the site CLT Blog 1 year, 7 months ago

Looks like Mayor Patrick Cannon gets the privilege to open a 50 year old letter from 1964 Mayor Stan Brookshire. Brookshire seemed pretty dead on with his vision of progress in Charlotte and the population of 1 […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Uber is back in Charlotte, this time for good, on the site CLT Blog 1 year, 11 months ago

Uber is finally back in the Queen City! After a brief stint a year ago at the Democratic National Convention, Uber is now offering continuous service to Charlotte residents, and it all still works as quickly and […]

Matthew Tyndall commented on the post, Photo essay: Moral Monday’s mixed messages, on the site CLT Blog 1 year, 11 months ago

If the majority of people voted the GA and the Governor in I am sure some of these laws do address the wants of their constituency. My argument is all these messages don’t necessarily align with each other and if […]

Matthew Tyndall commented on the post, Photo essay: Moral Monday’s mixed messages, on the site CLT Blog 1 year, 11 months ago

I had every expectation of a kaleidoscopic message when I attended. I do criticize the movement because they have yet to coalesce into a movement that might actually get something done. They are following the […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Photo essay: Moral Monday’s mixed messages, on the site CLT Blog 1 year, 11 months ago

When I first learned of the #MoralMonday protest happening in Raleigh, I was intrigued about this grass roots movement in opposition of the very backwards agenda at the NC General Assembly. I wanted to know more […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, ESPN making Charlotte hub of the SEC sports universe with new national TV network, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 3 months ago

ESPN has inked a deal with the SEC to broadcast over 1000 college sports for the conference and its headquarters will be in Charlotte. ESPN will expand their current studios in Charlotte and add ~100 jobs.

ESPN […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Packard Place and other NC Startup leaders invited to White House, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 6 months ago

Packard Place, Startup North Carolina, and startup leaders from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C. on February 5th to meet with administration officials to discuss the importance of fostering […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Amazing Christmas lights in Huntersville, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 8 months ago

Nothing gets me into the holiday mindset like Christmas tunes and synchronized Christmas lights. You have to check out this amazing show a family in Huntersville has set up for the holidays! If you want to go […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Speaker of the House John Boehner visits Midwood Smokehouse, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 10 months ago

One one never expect to run into the Speaker of the House when eating delicious CLT BBQ, but you would have when Speaker Boehner stopped in to Midwood Smokehouse today.

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Is Duke Energy making progress with its new logo, unveiled today?, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 10 months ago

The logo changes from an aggressive red “D” shape to softer blues and greens symbolizing “commitment to sustainability, technology and energy efficiency,” the company said in a statement. It will go into use […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Did Charlotte start NC BBQ?, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 11 months ago

We may need to make room for another historical marker uptown: First barbecue restaurant in North Carolina.

That’s right, Charlotte. Our city is often maligned for its lack of North Carolina barbecue (even […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Can UNC Charlotte get back to the national championship?, on the site CLT Blog 2 years, 11 months ago

This season Charlotte is currently ranked fourth in the College Soccer News Poll and eighth in the Soccer America Poll. The members of the team would say the rankings don’t mean much, and in some cases they […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Kickstart “The Heroes Doc”, on the site CLT Blog 3 years ago

San Diego Comic-Con International wrapped up last night; the largest comic book convention in the United States. Most people dont know that Charlotte host the longest running and one of the largest independent […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Fox hearts OtherScreen, on the site CLT Blog 3 years, 3 months ago

OtherScreen, a local Charlotte tech startup, is a service that lets users engage with other viewer around the shows they are passionate about. Fox News Edge, OtherScreen’s first broadcast partner, is using the power of the OtherScreen app to reach out and engage with their viewers with trivia, polls, and chat with the host. This is […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Social entrepreneurship, Military families in Charlotte, plus St. Patricks day, on the latest 282 , on the site CLT Blog 3 years, 5 months ago

This week we talk about: The growth of social entrepreneurship in Charlotte. Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits are working together for social change. With the potential for U.S. military involvement in countries like Syria and Iran, and after wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, do Americans, in general, fully appreciate the sacrifices made by…[Read more]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Minority turnout in the 2012 election, BOCC turnover, plus the Charlotte Hornets, on the latest 282, on the site CLT Blog 3 years, 5 months ago

This week we talk about: Will the 2012 presidential election mimic 2008 in terms of minority turnout? With all the turnover at the County Commission (three at-large seats will be gone, etc.) what does it mean for County policies? And where does Harold Cogdell go from here? It’s widely speculated that when the New Orleans Hornets are sold, the […]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, New mortgage settlement, $70 million for the Blue Line, plus what’s up with Charlotte weather, on the latest 282, on the site CLT Blog 3 years, 5 months ago

This week we talk about: Mortgage Settlement : The big $25 billion foreclosure settlement is hitting North Carolina and Charlotte soon. Who will this impact? How will money be distributed? Money for the LYNX : Obama’s budget allocates money to expand Charlotte’s public transportation footprint. But are we ever going to see an extension of the…[Read more]

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, Merry Christmas Crown Town, on the site CLT Blog 3 years, 7 months ago

We here at CLT Blog want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

Now back to the highlights from the 1979 Christmas parade in uptown.

Matthew Tyndall wrote a new post, American Airlines bankruptcy may lead to merger with US Airways, on the site CLT Blog 3 years, 8 months ago

According to the Economist and Reuters, American Airline’s recent bankruptcy filing could clear out some of the hurdles that have stood in the way of the AA and US Air merger. What are your thoughts on how this could affect Charlotte?

Since the Delta/Northwest and United/Continental mergers, American and US Airways have been considered logical…

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