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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 18, 2025
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Privacy
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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 12, 2025
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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 2, 2025