🌱 I-85 Widening Project + Festival In The Park Returns

Hello, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. A project that would widen I-85 between Charlotte and the North Carolina/South Carolina border is under review. The project has been awarded $100 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The interstate would be widened from 6 lanes to 8 lanes with sidewalks, bike lanes, and multi-use paths planned. The project's start date has not yet been announced. (Fox 46 Charlotte)
2. Charlotte's Festival in the Park returns today at Freedom Park. The event will include beer and wine for the first time. There will also be expanded food options available. More than 200 visual artists will have work on display. The festival will run through Sunday. (Charlotte Observer)
3. Don't plan your weekend travel without first reviewing Charlotte's interactive map detailing street closures. This map utilizes public input to reveal current street closures including length of time the street will be closed. Click the following link to use the map. (City of Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Northstar: Proctored Assessment At The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch (12:00 AM)
• Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign At The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (9:15 AM)
• The Comic Strip (Comedy + Sip & Paint) At Superstarz CLT (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's the latest list of Charlotte properties to hit the market. Click to view all the properties, including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Charlotte Patch)
• The City of Charlotte is inviting local businesses to conduct business with them. Click to review contracting opportunities. (City of Charlotte)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.