🌱 Will cost-cutting keep the Silver Line from ever reaching Matthews?
Morning Matthews! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will cost-cutting keep the Silver Line from ever reaching Matthews?
Also on today's calendar: Masterclass: How to Explore Career Transition into Business Ownership and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 92, low: 63.
- Sunday: A brief morning shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cost-Cutting Silver Line Shakeup Could Push Charlotte Rail Farther East (hoodline.com) — Plans to trim costs on Charlotte’s proposed Silver Line could determine whether the rail line is eventually extended east to reach Matthews and nearby communities. Transit officials are weighing station cuts and design changes to save money while still qualifying for federal funding, and they’re asking residents to weigh in during an upcoming virtual public meeting and comment period. 
📸 Around Matthews
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Upcoming Events in
Matthews
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★ Featured events ★
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Mash-Up Market
Ames Street Marketplace, 215 N Ames St Suite 1000, Matthews
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Bold Grl x Pilates
Oasis Pilates , 10931 E Independence Blvd B , Matthews
2:00 pm -
Matthews North End Cruise-In
Jet's Pizza , 920 Park Center Dr , Matthews
1:00 pm -
Masterclass: How to Explore Career Transition into Business Ownership
Harris Alumni Center at Johnson Glen , Johnson Alumni Way , Charlotte
6:30 pm -
Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Community Concert & Celebration
The Collective Cafe , 1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd suite b , Matthews
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Sunday April 26
Thursday April 30
Friday May 8
📣 Matthews Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kids Night Out
Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
6:00 pm -
Día de los Niños Concert
Stumptown Park , 120 S Trade St , Matthews
9:00 am -
Community Baby Shower
Winchester Head Start , 1101 Winchester Ave , Monroe
11:00 am -
New City Church - Serve Day Missions Fair
New City Church (SouthPark) , 2500 Carmel Rd , Charlotte
8:00 am -
The Lotus Dance Co. Intellidance Babies
Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
9:00 am -
The Lotus Dance Co. Intellidance Tykes
Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
10:00 am -
The Lotus Dance Co. Intellidance Tots
Indian Trail Town Hall , 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road , Indian Trail
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- He’s been found ♥️
Missing Person Alert April 15, 2026 at 11:53:56 AM EDT MISSING PERSON ALERT: Canute Clifton Grose, a 78-year-old male, has been reported missing… (Nextdoor Brighton) - Looking for a landscaper to clear the area behind my house off of Margaret Wallace Rd.
I have some overgrown shrubs and bushes that need to be trimmed and or topped. Need it done ASAP. (Nextdoor St Clair at Calloway)
- NearU posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant (Residential New Construction HVAC) in Matthews. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Matthews. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matthews here.
🗞 Nearby News
Indian Trail
- Bonnie Sanderson (hayspost.com)
Mint Hill
- QC HAPPENINGS: Carolina BBQ Fest, Hornets Play-In Watch Party, Earth Day events and more (qcnews.com)
- ICE picks up alleged gang member from Mecklenburg County after deadly shooting (wsoctv.com)
- Man's bond reduced from $1M to $25K after pregnant wife accidentally shoots herself in Mecklenburg County (wbtv.com)
Charlotte
- Charlotte area residents asked to limit water use as ‘extreme drought' spreads (charlotteobserver.com)
Ok Matthews! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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