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FAQ City

Summary: "FAQ City" is an online, broadcast and podcast series that invites the community to help shape our news coverage. Send us your question, and we may answer it on an upcoming episode. The series was previously hosted by Claire Donnelly , Nick de la Canal and Alexandra Watts.

Podcasts:

 We're taking a hiatus. (But we'll be back!) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41

FAQ City is taking a break until June to work on a brand-new season full of colorful and exciting episodes based on questions from you, our listeners.

 Here’s how to find Charlotte’s biggest, oldest trees | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 922

Charlotte is known for its abundance of trees. Where can you find the biggest, most storied ones in the city?

 Here's where to take the best Charlotte skyline photos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 527

Charlotte's skyline is a hit on Instagram. Where are the best spots for panoramic pictures of the city?

 Here's a look inside Charlotte's food truck scene | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 574

Charlotte has at least 125 different food trucks serving a wide variety of cuisine. What's it like to run a food truck? And how can you find the food trucks closest to you?

 When it comes to Major League Baseball in Charlotte, if you build it will they come? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 866

Charlotte has quite a few professional sports teams. Of course, there’s the NFL team the Carolina Panthers and the NBA team the Charlotte Hornets. Soon there will also be a Major League Soccer team, Charlotte FC. But why doesn’t Charlotte have a Major League Baseball team? Could it ever happen?

 Answers to your electric vehicle questions — part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1258

You’ve probably seen those electric vehicle charging stations outside grocery stores and other businesses. How do they work? And what kind of insurance do you need for EVs? FAQ City powers through more of your questions about electric vehicles.

 Answers to your electric vehicle questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1145

We’ve all heard of Tesla. What are some other electric vehicle options? How much do they cost? Can you buy used? FAQ City charges into all of your questions about electric cars.

 How many Charlotteans are native? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 719

Charlotte seems to be made up of a lot of transplants, or people who moved here from other parts of the country or world. How many Queen City residents were actually born and raised in Charlotte?

 Queens University of Charlotte is rumored to be haunted. Here's what we found out. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 711

Queens University in Charlotte is rumored to be a major site of paranormal activity. Is there any truth to these ghost stories?

 How can you avoid hitting back-to-back red lights in Charlotte? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 719

When you’re driving, nothing is more annoying than a string of red traffic lights. Why are some Charlotte traffic signals so poorly timed? And is there anything you can do about it?

 Why Do Sidewalks End? Examining Charlotte's Sidewalks To Nowhere | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 592

Why do some sidewalks in the Charlotte region come to an abrupt end? This special rebroadcast of an FAQ City episode tells you some reasons why.

 Why are Charlotte's streetlights turning purple? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 636

Some of the Charlotte region’s streetlights are mysteriously changing color. We illuminate why — and how — some people are seeing purple.

 Is Anyone Really Fooled By Those Cell Tower Trees In Charlotte? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 667

There's something awfully suspicious about that pine tree off the side of Interstate 485 in Charlotte. What is it? And why are there more like it?

 Who Coordinates The Lights On Charlotte's Skyscrapers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 663

If you’ve ever looked at the Charlotte skyline at night, you might have noticed that sometimes all of the buildings are lit up the same color. Who's in charge of deciding when and how the buildings are illuminated?

 What's At The Top Of Charlotte's Bank Of America Tower? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 569

The 60th floor of the Bank of America Corporate Center is a mysterious, mythical place. At nearly 776 feet above the ground, it's one of the highest spots a person can visit in Charlotte. What's up there?

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