O-pinion

Charlotte lands first on another national ranking: Least walkable big city in America. A national rating system called Walk Score ranked n...

The secrecy around the hiring of Mecklenburg County's next manager could soon reach a new high -- or low. First, county commissioners ...

A poll released today shows what teachers and other education supporters - including the Observer's editorial board - has been shouting ...

This is not helping the cause. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, not known for his timidity, defended the Common Core state standard...

Billy Graham's 95th birthday celebration last week grabbed attention not only because it was a landmark in a legend's life but also ...

The rollout of the Affordable Care Act and President Obama's infamous vow that if you if you like the health care plan you've got yo...

In April, we released our inaugural Mayoral Power Rankings immediately after Anthony Foxx announced he would not seek a third term. It was a...

Jim Morrill and Gavin Off, in their Observer story and map this morning, showed the clear demographic changes that are hurting Edwin Peacoc...

So, the Supreme Court takes on whether government meetings can begin with a prayer and the justices' questioning Wednesday devolves into...