The City Magazine Since 1975

September 2026

Gilded Age grandeur meets modern style at the historic hotel

Styled by Alexandra Munzel ~ hair & makeup by Susie Podiak 

How a growing number of restaurants along the historic thoroughfare are reshaping the city’s culinary landscape

A look at how that momentum is reshaping the peninsula’s retail landscape

The Charleston-based band pushes in new directions without losing sight of its Gullah heritage

The mezzo-soprano brings performances to unexpected venues across the Lowcountry

The Lowcountry startup is rethinking the dayboat with an all-electric model built for performance, maneuverability, and low maintenance

The breast cancer survivor built a leather handbag brand around a mission of empowering women

Its 573 Meeting Street development pairs affordable housing with shelter space to help people find long-term stability

The New England entrepreneur transformed how Charlestonians ate, drank, and kept cool in the 19th century

Bold necklaces bring instant impact to everyday looks

The influencer talks personal style, midlife reinvention, and her favorite Lowcountry finds

Plus, Megan Molton's New Mount Pleasant Studio

An award-winning, three-year renovation reveals the historic home’s original brick, hand-hewn beams, and heart-pine floors

The Folly Road raw bar lets fresh catches speak for themselves

Go-to shops for local provisions, chef-prepared foods, and hostess gifts

The fishermen who navigated local waters in hand-built boats, supplying Charleston for generations