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Charleston Parks Conservancy unveils Allan Park revitalization plan

Charleston Parks Conservancy unveils Allan Park revitalization plan

The Charleston Parks Conservancy on April 1 announced a new fundraising plan to revitalize and refurbish the small downtown Allan Park, located at 365 Ashley Ave.

by Skyler Baldwin and City Paper Staff April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

what’s new

S.C. Senate rejects tax conformity bill

S.C. Senate rejects tax conformity bill

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

And they’re off: Candidate filing period ends for 2026 S.C. elections

And they’re off: Candidate filing period ends for 2026 S.C. elections

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Thousands gather at ‘No Kings’ protests across S.C. to protest Trump policies

Thousands gather at ‘No Kings’ protests across S.C. to protest Trump policies

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Our View: South Carolina lawmakers owe victims a vote on hate crimes

Our View: South Carolina lawmakers owe victims a vote on hate crimes

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

WATCH NOW

CP VIDEO: “Take a walk when the noise becomes overwhelming;” 3/20/26 issue

CP VIDEO: “Take a walk when the noise becomes overwhelming;” 3/20/26 issue

CALENDAR

What to do March 27-April 3

What to do March 27-April 3

FOOD + DRINK

The many splendors of crab rice

The many splendors of crab rice

March 27, 2026

A taste of Afghanistan in the Lowcountry

A taste of Afghanistan in the Lowcountry

March 20, 2026

arts + music

Blues By The Sea festival returns April 19

Blues By The Sea festival returns April 19

March 27, 2026

Hogan: A tale of two Fairey happenings

Hogan: A tale of two Fairey happenings

March 27, 2026

more news

Charleston County opens nonprofit funding applications

Charleston County opens nonprofit funding applications

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Hate crimes bill still in limbo as session nears end

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

SHR 25.13: From hate crimes to taxes and more

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

U.S. Senate votes to fund DHS in hopes to end shutdown

U.S. Senate votes to fund DHS in hopes to end shutdown

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

opinion

Our view: Charleston City Council needs to get back to work, hold mayor’s office accountable

Our view: Charleston City Council needs to get back to work, hold mayor’s office accountable

March 27, 2026

Brack: Diploma divide offers big insights into electorate

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Our View: Investigate Weaver’s homeschool vouchers but hold lawmakers accountable, too

Our View: Investigate Weaver’s homeschool vouchers but hold lawmakers accountable, too

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Brack: Instead of lowering income tax, dump sales tax exemptions

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

CARTOONS

Ariail: ‘Tis the season

Ariail: ‘Tis the season

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Stegelin: So, what’s next?

Stegelin: So, what’s next?

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

more food + drink

Today’s school lunches aren’t the sloppy joes of yore

Today’s school lunches aren’t the sloppy joes of yore

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

New season of Charleston chef’s series starts March 17 on SCETV

New season of Charleston chef’s series starts March 17 on SCETV

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

more arts + Music

5 hot area shows for spring

5 hot area shows for spring

March 20, 2026

Award-winning comedy about cancer to make Charleston debut March 26

Award-winning comedy about cancer to make Charleston debut March 26

March 20, 2026

NEW ISSUE: MARCH 27, 2026

Blotter: Weird prank? Weirder gift.

Blotter: Weird prank? Weirder gift.

FOR VISITORS

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

by City Paper Staff

Our Top 50: Winter 2026

Our Top 50: Winter 2026

by City Paper Staff

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

by City Paper Staff

DISH DINING GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2026

Top tips: Charleston chefs share best secrets to help at home

Top tips: Charleston chefs share best secrets to help at home

Food traditions: Bintü Atelier continues to shine on Line Street

Food traditions: Bintü Atelier continues to shine on Line Street

SWIG BAR GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

SPECIAL ISSUES

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

publications

Charleston City Paper 29.35: Mar. 27, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.35: Mar. 27, 2026

Cooper River Bridge Run Official Fun Guide: March 25, 2026

Cooper River Bridge Run Official Fun Guide: March 25, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.34: Mar. 20, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.34: Mar. 20, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.33: Mar. 13, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.33: Mar. 13, 2026