Mae Israel

Writing and Editing Professional

Biography

Veteran journalist Mae Israel worked for nearly 20 years as an editor at The Washington Post, specializing in local news coverage. As an editor and reporter for nearly a decade with The Charlotte Observer, she covered the area's growth, development and transportation issues. An award-winning journalist, she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Israel is currently an independent journalist based in Charlotte.

Articles

  • Charlotte arts institutions seek out more diverse voices
    plancharlotte.org
    Apr 23, 2019
    As Charlotte has become more urban and cosmopolitan, grassroots artists and organizations have energized the visual and performing arts. But some say there have largely been two separate arts scenes in Charlotte: One shaped by established arts institutions and the other by a more diverse group of artists and arts organizations emerging outside the establishment.
  • Charlotte arts institutions seek out more diverse voices
    ui.uncc.edu
    Apr 23, 2019
    As Charlotte has become more urban and cosmopolitan, grassroots artists and organizations have energized the visual and performing arts. But some say there have largely been two separate arts scenes in Charlotte: One shaped by established arts institutions and the other by a more diverse group of artists and arts organizations emerging outside the establishment.
  • “We are not giving ourselves credit." Charlotte’s arts scene is growing, changing.
    ui.uncc.edu
    Apr 23, 2019
    Is Charlotte's arts scene growing? Becoming more diverse? Does the city need a dedicated arts district? Read what some of the city’s key advocates and artists have to say about Charlotte's art community. 
  • Charlotte's arts scene is growing - and at a crossroads
    plancharlotte.org
    Apr 23, 2019
    As rapid growth and development reshapes Charlotte's urban personality, the cultural arts scene is expanding and becoming more dynamic, as a number of new festivals and venues show. But arts advocates say funding has stagnated, and more is needed to maintain the growth.   
  • Charlotte's arts scene is growing - and at a crossroads
    ui.uncc.edu
    Apr 23, 2019
    As rapid growth and development reshapes Charlotte's urban personality, the cultural arts scene is expanding and becoming more dynamic, as a number of new festivals and venues show. But arts advocates say funding has stagnated, and more is needed to maintain the growth.   
  • Soaring Airbnb rentals make Mecklenburg County No. 2 in N.C.
    plancharlotte.org
    Feb 19, 2019
    Nearly five years ago, Amber Lineback bought a bungalow in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood not only to enjoy the eclectic community and its proximity to Uptown, but as a place where her parents might one day live too.
  • Soaring Airbnb rentals make Mecklenburg County No. 2 in N.C.
    ui.uncc.edu
    Feb 19, 2019
    Nearly five years ago, Amber Lineback bought a bungalow in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood not only to enjoy the eclectic community and its proximity to Uptown, but as a place where her parents might one day live too.
  • Food waste composting project in North End to get larger test
    ui.uncc.edu
    Jan 30, 2019
    For years, food waste has been cast as a financial and moral issue, with money and opportunities to feed the hungry lost when food is tossed in the garbage. It also is increasingly becoming an environmental problem as scraps and spoiled food fill landfills across the country, where they emit potent greenhouse gases.
  • Q&A with urban planner Ryan Gravel, author of ‘Where We Want to Live’
    plancharlotte.org
    Jan 02, 2019
    Journalist Mae Israel spoke with Gravel recently about his ideas for creating more livable cities. His comments have been edited for clarity and brevity.
  • Q&A with urban planner Ryan Gravel, author of ‘Where We Want to Live’
    ui.uncc.edu
    Jan 02, 2019
    Journalist Mae Israel spoke with Gravel recently about his ideas for creating more livable cities. His comments have been edited for clarity and brevity.