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Charlotte's Privacy Gap: Why Mercury Local Refuses Surveillance Ads

Local news should feel like a front porch, not a data auction.

Peter Cellino·Aug 19, 2025

Charlotte Election 2025: Inside The Charlotte Mercury's Depth, Clarity, and Privacy-First Reading Experience

Premium isn't paywalled — it's verifiable reporting, a calm page, and a clear route from curiosity to casting a ballot.

Peter Cellino·Aug 13, 2025

Understanding Web Cookies and Why Mercury Local Avoids Them

Friction Everywhere—Except Here. Every hour I hop between half a dozen news sites—and each one makes me agree to cookies before I see a headline.

Peter Cellino·Jul 3, 2025