# Our Favorite Stories of 2019 - Charlotte is Creative

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/our-favorite-stories-of-2019/
> Updated: 2019-12-31T15:40:57+00:00
> Type: Post
> Categories: Editorials | Contributors: Matt Olin & Tim Miner

As we wrap the inaugural year of The Biscuit and turn the corner into a new decade, we wanted to pause and reflect on some of the pieces from 2019 that

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As we wrap the inaugural year of The Biscuit and turn the corner into a new decade, we wanted to pause and reflect on some of the pieces from 2019 that have stayed with us. From [tattoos](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/2176-2/) and [transplants](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/i-am-new-and-part-yankee-and-i-come-in-peace/), to [juice](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/dr-o-j-has-the-juice/) and [Josh Jacobson](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/breaking-good/), to [scooters](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/curb-your-metabolism-a-super-serious-study-on-the-feasibility-of-ingestion-on-e-scooters/) and [small businesses](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/commercial-gentrification-pushes-120-entrepreneurs-out-north-end-biz-center/) and [sales taxes](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/editorial-tuesday-wasnt-doomsday/), let’s strap in and re-ride the spectrum of human emotion that is creativity in Charlottte.

### **Editorials**

**[Tuesday Wasn’t Doomsday](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/editorial-tuesday-wasnt-doomsday/)**
 Thoughts from Tim Miner & Matt Olin on the failure of the sales tax referendum.

**[Debunking 6 Non-Profit Myths](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/breaking-good/)**
 The first installment of Josh Jacobson’s “Breaking Good” series

**[I am New & Part Yankee … and I Come in Peace](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/i-am-new-and-part-yankee-and-i-come-in-peace/)**
 Artist Kellee Stall’s inital thoughts on moving to Charlotte from up North.

[**Searching for Hope in Despair City**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/searching-for-hope-in-despair-city/)
 Writer Page Leggett went to DC and found it very different than when she left in the 90s.

### **Creative News**

**[‘Commercial Gentrification’ Pushes 120 Entrepreneurs Out at North End Biz Center](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/commercial-gentrification-pushes-120-entrepreneurs-out-north-end-biz-center/)**
 Up to 120 small businesses in a coveted piece of North End real estate had to find new homes.

[**From the Stage to the Boardroom**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/from-the-stage-to-the-boardroom-using-improv-as-a-corporate-tool/)
 Local marketing guru and actor, Jennifer Grabenstetter teaches Erin Breeden how to use improv to improve business meetings.

**[We’re Off to See the Wonderful Wizard of Charlotte](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/were-off-to-see-the-wonderful-wizard-of-charlotte/)**What’s up with the paper murals popping up all over the Queen City?

**[Curb Your Metabolism: A Super-Serious Study on the Feasibility of Ingestion on E-Scooters](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/curb-your-metabolism-a-super-serious-study-on-the-feasibility-of-ingestion-on-e-scooters/)**
 Bryan Li risks life and limb to discover the best and worst Charlotte foods to eat while scootering.

**[Liz Logan Has a Dirty Front Yard](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/2176-2/)**
 Local author Liz Logan shares the stories behind her tattoos.

[**Dr. OJ Has the Juice**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/dr-o-j-has-the-juice/)
 A local creative wants to fill your glass every morning.

[**Creative Placekeeping on the East Side**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/creative-placekeeping-on-the-east-side/)
 An interview with muralist Georgie Nakima about a new work on the East side of Charlotte.

**[Local Artist Picks Up Her Grandfather’s Paintbrush](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/charlotte-artist-picks-up-her-grandfathers-paintbrush/)**
 A chat with Amber Thompson about restoring her grandfather’s Coca-Cola mural uptown.