A new $8M airport overlook opens at Charlotte Douglas International Airport today.

Why it matters: It offers an open-to-the-public way to witness the action at CLT, one of the world's busiest airports.

What to expect: The 600,000-square-foot space has skyline and runway views, playgrounds, a fighter jet, a USAir Flight 1016 memorial, shaded areas, plus picnic tables.

• Permanent restrooms are expected to open later this month.
• Food truck events are set to start later this summer.

Stop by: 5130 Airport Overlook Dr.

• It's open 8am-10pm daily and is free to visit.

Check out the changes

💼 Check out the fresh open positions in Charlotte.

1. Digital Marketing Coordinator at Innovative Digital Systems.
2. Director of Development at Wayfinders.
3. Senior Marketing Coordinator at Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).

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Club Cardio & Fitness Bar has one of the hottest exercise classes in North Carolina.

Why it matters: Classes sell out within hours, making it difficult to get into the Raleigh-based gym or even one of its nationwide pop-ups, which are held in cities like Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta and Houston.

Catch up quick: One of the gym's viral videos might've come across your Instagram timeline. Owner Sherry Ringer says their video content caught the attention of singer Ciara, which landed Club Cardio a feature in one of her music videos.

What to expect: The urban gym offers a variety of fitness classes including high-intensity boot camps, personal training plus a glutes and abs camp. Exercises are done to hip-hop music and occasionally R&B tunes.

If you go: Find their pop-up schedule for Charlotte and beyond in the gym's Instagram bio.

Read about their most popular class

Starting today through Sunday, July 28, people in Plaza Midwood can get free rides with the local EV company Jaunt.

Why it matters: The rides are meant to reduce parking congestion and add accessibility to local businesses, per a press release from the Plaza Midwood Merchants Association.

How it works: Text 704-980-2742 your pick-up location and someone will drive you to your destination as long as it's located within a one-mile radius of the Plaza Midwood business district.

• Free Jaunt rides are available in Plaza Midwood on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-10pm and Sundays from 12-6pm.

What's next: This is an eight-week trial period but Phil Gussman, a board member of the Plaza Midwood Merchants Association, says they "hope to transition directly into a low-priced micro-mobility solution for Plaza Midwood!"

🏙 The intersection of North Church and West Sixth streets was temporarily closed Thursday morning because a car crashed through a parking deck in Uptown. No injuries were reported. (WBTV)

🏎 LeMelo Ball was spotted joyriding in a go-kart on the roof of his newly purchased $2.4M condo in Uptown. (Axios)

🐟 The aquarium that houses Charlotte, the not-pregnant stingray, is temporarily closed "to ensure the safety and medical care of Charlotte and all our animals," it said on its Facebook page.

🏗 Construction is underway for a mixed-income, multi-generational apartment community at 3800 Shamrock Dr. (CBJ 🔒)

🚙 A state lawmaker wants the North Carolina DMV to allow digital driver's licenses that can be stored on cell phones. (WBTV)

🏟 Duke's Mayo Bowl will take place on Friday, Jan. 3, at 7:30pm. The game will air on ESPN. (Axios)

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• ✨ For one night only, party like it's the roaring '20s at The Speakeasy — an adults-only party hosted at Discovery Place Science on June 15. Guests can enjoy Prohibition-Era libations and 1920s-themed activities, plus a costume contest.
• 🏊 Get your young swimmers splashing for the summer with comprehensive and competitive swim lessons at Charlotte's Klein Aquatic Center. With a safe environment and personalized attention, kids thrive — and swim like pros — in no time.

This two-story home in Plaza-Shamrock is listed for $569K.

Details: At 1,504 square feet, it has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

• It also has a shaded porch, quartz countertops, grey cabinets, marble backsplash, a walk-in closet, patio and fenced-in yard.

More hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $370K to $1.1M

📆 Upcoming events around the city.

• $20 Sale at Nothing New now-Sun: Shop hundreds of vintage and secondhand pieces all priced at $20 and all buy 2 get 1 free. T-shirts, jean, shorts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and more. Coffee, craft beer and food all on-site.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg 2nd Saturday Storm Drain Marking at Roosevelt Wilson Park tomorrow: Bring your family out to volunteer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services at their Storm Drain Marking event.
• Design the kitchen of your dreams with Lowe's and Apple Vision Pro at Lowe's of Central Charlotte June 8-12: Dreaming of a new kitchen? Lowe's is offering in-store, complimentary design experiences powered by Apple Vision Pro. See your kitchen dreams come to life like never before. Reserve your spot now.
• Sonidos Latinos: Latin Sounds at Symphony Park Sun: Feel the heat of the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Latin music, performed by your Charlotte Symphony. Experience the passion and energy of music by iconic Latin composers. $5+.
• Free Screening of 'A Decent Home' & Talkback at Sugar Creek Library June 11: Join The Independent Picture House and Sugar Creek Library for a screening of the award winning documentary 'A Decent Home' followed by a discussion with Rebecca Stickel & Barry Shipp.
• July 4th Evening Picnic at The Omni Grove Park Inn July 4: Book the Stars & Stripes package to indulge in an Evening Picnic and enjoy live music, city fireworks, and activities for all ages. Plus, exclusive viewing of on-site fireworks shows, July 3 and 5. $120.

Want more things to do? Check out our Event Board.

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As we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community this month, there's no better time to highlight the local spaces where Pride is celebrated year-round, including:

• Bar Argon on South Boulevard
• Chasers in NoDa
• Woodshed Bar off Tuckaseegee Road

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"I was born and raised in Charlotte ... I feel a tremendous amount of pride."

Jess, from Season 6 of "Love is Blind," will star in another Netflix reality TV series called "Perfect Match."

Context: In a recent interview with Axios' Maxwell Millington, Jess said she is "so proud" to represent Charlotte in another reality show, and gave a shoutout to Kenzie Petty for her recent win on "Survivor."

• Vestal will be joined by her former controversial castmate Trevor Sova, who was allegedly in a relationship while filming "Love is Blind."
• The two will join 20 other singles from the Netflix universe, each hoping to find love.

Why it matters: Charlotte's season of "Love is Blind," filmed in our city with an all-Charlotte cast, is the most streamed season in franchise history.

What's next: Season 2 of "Perfect Match" premieres today on Netflix, with new episodes every Friday for three weeks.