News + Events
Protected bikeway planned for Conference Drive – learn more at May 26 public meeting
As part of its push to improve the bicycling and pedestrian experience along the Monroe Road corridor, the Charlotte Department of Transportation plans to build the Conference Drive Bikeway. The goal of the project, currently in the design phase, is to better connect...
UPDATE: Monroe Road streetscape work underway
By Jack Miller Big changes are in the works for the Monroe Road corridor. A series of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) projects are underway to create a continuous pedestrian and bike-friendly stretch of the corridor from Wendover Road to the Embrace...
Free Community Screening of “Join or Die”
Tuesday, February 10 • 6:30 p.m. East City Church • 6850 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212 Free • Space is limited • RSVP to reserve a seatWhat holds a community together – and what happens when those connections disappear? That's the focus of "Join or Die," an...
What road improvements could Monroe Road see from the new transit tax?
Above: A “complete streets” transformation of Rama Road in front of Rama Elementary School was envisioned by urban planners Kiehly Moore and Alex Borisenko of The Lawrence Group. Rama Road is just one street in the Monroe Road area listed for a potential upgrade.In...
What the one cent transit tax might mean for Monroe Road
This is Part 1 of a two-part series aimed at providing information about the proposed sales tax increase and how the projects it will fund if approved might affect the Monroe Road corridor. In this article we will focus on the impact the tax referendum could have on...
Free Shakespeare: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The Barn
Shepherd Shakespeare Co. presents: "A Midsummer Night's Dream"Produced in collaboration with MoRA, Armstrong Animal Clinic and Dickens Mitchener Real Estate/Michael Nester. With financial support from Troubadour Booksellers, Rayburn Cooper & Durham, Rob &...
Fridays Live kicks off May 16
By Kathy Hill Beginning Friday, May 16, Edge City Brewery will host the Fridays Live concert series every third Friday through November. MoRA began this FREE community concert series seven years ago at the Embrace Sculpture – our community gathering place at 6697...
Free Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors at The Barn
Shepherd Shakespeare Co. presents: The Comedy of ErrorsIn collaboration with Levine Properties and MoRA. With financial support from Dentistry on Monroe, Troubadour Booksellers, Rob & Caroline, Lemonade Fit, and Matthew Rulnick - Realtor.FREE Shakespeare For All...
Popular massage studio Mood House opening in Oakhurst this summer
Mood House opened their Dilworth flagship location in 2021 and will open a second location this summer in Oakhurst Commons, the new mixed use development at 4008 Monroe Road (next to Take 5). The modern massage studio with a Palm Springs vibe boasts over 800 monthly...
MoRA installs new bike racks along Monroe Road
By Stephanie Marshall Cyclists on the Monroe Road corridor have new places to park and explore! MoRA recently created 12 custom-designed bike racks funded in part by a 2022-2023 Infusion Grant. The bike rack project reflects MoRA's advocacy for affordability, mobility...
Nurture nature with the Mason Wallace Park Advocates
By Dave MolinaroMason Wallace Park Advocates Dear Neighbors, For years, our dedicated team of volunteers, the Mason Wallace Park Advocates, has been the heartbeat of Mason Wallace Park, transforming it into a vibrant sanctuary for all to enjoy. We’ve rolled up our...
The ‘Everything You Need in One Store’ Store
MoRA has heard for years that the UPS Store on Monroe Road has especially loyal customers. So when local small business owner Vikee Koh wrote and told us why, we wanted to pass it on. By Vikee KohDesigner Diva Media OK, it’s really called The UPS Store! But after you...
Thank you Tricia Tam
Thank you, Tricia Tam MoRA's communications will look a little different in 2024 It’s daunting to write a thank you message to Tricia Tam. Because this is what she’s so good at. For the past few years, she has been the one crafting the MoRA message. And finding the...
Dick Darlington remembered
A MoRA Founder, Remembered Richard Stiles Darlington 1943 - 2023 In September, MoRA lost one of its founding members, a renaissance man with strong views and an open mind. Dick Darlington was foundational. Whatever he chose to spend time on seemed more important,...
Concert for the Human Family
Friday, November 10 • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. East Mecklenburg High School • 6800 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212 “Pay as You Can” Tickets at eventbrite.comWhat could happen if barriers dissolved, preconceptions faded, and only the art and its message remained center stage?...
Fall Activity Guide, October 15-31
With festive activities around every pumpkin-piled corner, October feels like a month of Saturdays along Monroe Road. Month of October - “Pumpkins for Parkinson’s” at Vaulted Oak. All pumpkins are $10 or enjoy a pint + a pumpkin for $15. Proceeds benefit The...
Marco’s Pizza opens on Monroe Rd
Former neighbor (and MoRA board member) Marc Seelinger, Jr. and wife Cherry have found their way back to the area. This time, as business owners of a new Marco’s Pizza. A lot of life has happened since their move to Belmont years ago. They welcomed two baby...
Kick Cancer fundraiser & soccer match
East Meck Student Congress and Claire's Army invite the community to the 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 at 5:30pm on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Free admission to the game with a donation. 100% of the proceeds from sales snacks & baked goods will benefit Claire's...
Live Jazz at Embrace, Oct. 15
Live Jazz at Embrace FREE concert from Culture Blocks Sundays are made for relaxing with neighbors and friends...and listening to the soulful rhythms of jazz. Gather 'round Embrace to hear the powerhouse musicians of A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas, a west side...
Latin Jazz, free concerts at Embrace
Latin Jazz live at Embrace Two FREE concerts from Culture Blocks Get ready for two Latin Jazz Concerts at Embrace this fall. The FREE music events are sponsored by ASC’s Culture Blocks - a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. Featuring: A Sign of the...
