FreeMoreWest 5K on the Greenway Taking Shape!
Registration is OPEN! Don't miss the early bird rate good through Feb. 28th. Check out who we've added to the post race festival line up!
Feb
18
Historic Wesley Heights
Many don't know there was an area called Dowd Heights, named for the Dowd family who opened Charlotte Pipe & Foundry in 1901. To view more of these gems, visit our Facebook page!
Jan
28
Charlotte Business Scholarship Opportunities
Applications are now being accepted for ten scholarships for the Institute for Entrepreneurship’s Getting to the CORE of Business Strategic Development Program, an innovative 5-month program. Entries are due Dec. 19th.
Dec
11
Name the 5k
FreeMoreWest is planning a 5K run and 1 mile kid's race on Friday evening, April 12th, 2013 with food trucks and music afterwards. Please help us name the 5K!
Dec
04
First Annual Taste of FreeMore Success!
The first annual Taste of FreeMore was a HUGE success because of the overwhelming enthusiasm and support of this great community on the West Side we call FreeMoreWest.
Oct
30
The Joy of Reading Book Fair for Literacy
The Charlotte Book Fair Committee would like to invite your group to become a part of the efforts to reignite “The Joy of Reading” and promote literacy in the community on October 6, 2012 from 10am to 5 pm.
Sep
23
Commercial Building Retrofit Program
The City has received additional funding to help business tenants and property owners undertake commercial energy retrofit projects in targeted areas including FreeMoreWest.
Sep
19
Blue Dogs to perform at Taste of FreeMore!
It has just been confirmed that The Blue Dogs will take the main stage at Taste of FreeMore! They are a perennial favorite ready to entertain with an original music performance full of rock and blues hits.
Aug
29
Project Safe Neighborhoods in Enderly Park Wins NaCO Award
Project Safe Neighborhoods received the 2012 NaCO Achievement Award for the program entitled “Project Safe Neighborhoods Strengthens Enderly Park”.
Aug
13
The World Famous Open Kitchen turns 60!
If you grew up in Charlotte or know someone who has, chances are, they have a soft spot in their heart for FreeMoreWest member The World Famous Open Kitchen, who recently celebrated 60 years!!
Jul
20
Wadsworth Estate chosen as a DNC host location
FreeMoreWest member and local treasure, Wadsworth Estate is doing some spring cleaning and improvements in time for their time in the spotlight for the Democratic National Convention! "We were thrilled...
May
28
Roses Department Store Opens
Benbrooke Freedom Partners, the landlord of the Shops at Freedom, is pleased to announce that an old favorite, Roses Department Store, a subsidiary of Variety Wholesalers, Inc. has signed a...
Apr
27
Charlotte Works Opens JobLink Center in FreeMoreWest
Charlotte Works is opening the doors to a new Employer Engagement Center located at 1401 West Morehead Street in the historic Coca-Cola...
Mar
19
Welcome Picante Mexican Grill
Picante's focus will be on fast service and fresh ingredients at an affordable price. They will open serving familiar mexican fare like burritos, salads, tacos and nachos, and will experiment and add new items...
Mar
16
