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New Police Bikes For First Ward

by Bob Szy on 04. Jan, 2011 in CMPD, Neighborhood News


Today I had the pleasure of taking part in a event at the Central Division roll call where the First Ward Community Fund gave two new bikes to CMPD for use in Uptown Charlotte and First Ward. The Fund is a non-profit corporation with a goal of helping to make the community a success. Thanks to the generosity of our board, our neighbors and uptown businesses we were able to purchase two bikes rather than one as originally intended. Caitlen Nelis of Queen City Cait Photography was kind enough to donate her time and talents as she photographed the event. WCNC news covered the donation in this story.

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Mallard Creek Barbecue

by Bob Szy on 22. Oct, 2010 in Neighborhood News

One of my favorite events in Charlotte is the Mallard Creek BBQ. First and foremost the que is awesome! But this event is not just about eating – it is an opportunity meet many of the candidates who want our vote in the November 2nd election. The fun starts on 10am on Thursday, October 28th.

Visit the web site for the menu, directions and the history of the event.

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There’s An App That

by admin on 12. Oct, 2010 in Neighborhood News

The Charlotte Observer reports that in the coming weeks an iPhone (Blackberry and Android coming soon) app will be available which will allow owners of these devices to upload pictures of problems directly to city staff. Users can track the status of complaints as well. Well done to the elected officials and city staff who made this happen.

Have a complaint? There’s an app for that

Charlotte to launch iPhone app to help residents report and check the status of problems around the city.

By Eric Frazier

The city of Charlotte’s about to launch a new iPhone application that will let residents do everything from complain about potholes to look for traffic accidents blocking their route to work.

City officials said the free app, called My Charlotte, will be available on Apple’s app store in 30 days. Versions for Blackberry and Android phones will follow. City Council member Warren Cooksey and Bellverie Ross, who helped lead the city staff’s work on the project, unveiled it Saturday at Barcamp, a free-flowing technology conference at the Area 15 conference center just north of center city…

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Bike Safety Rodeo

by admin on 08. Oct, 2010 in CMPD, Neighborhood News, Plaza-Midwood

On Saturday, October 9th, CMPD and Midwood Baptist Church are hosting a kids bicycle safety rodeo. The event, in the Plaza-Midwood Neighborhood, begins at 9:00 a.m. in the main parking lot at 2029 Mecklenburg Avenue. Elementary and middle school-aged children and parents from the area are encouraged to attend. Police officers and experienced cyclists will teach kids how to ride safely on sidewalks and streets, check for correct helmet and bicycle fit, and answer questions parents may have about the rules of the road. The bicycle safety event will continue until 11:00 a.m. Prizes and refreshments will be provided.

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