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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Multi-City Editor, Southeast

Jessalin is based in Brooklyn, NY and holds Masters’ from the University of Colorado and The New School. She loves walking her chihuahuas in Prospect Park and hunting for the perfect brunch.

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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Lexington
These are four of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
May 1, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Food
9 rooftop bars and restaurants in Charleston
We’re taking summer to new heights with nine rooftop bars + restaurants around Charleston.
April 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Lakeland?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
April 4, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Play
40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Columbia
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Cola, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
March 30, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Kids in a pottery class.
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Greenville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Greenville, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 25, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Rows of blue line barriers leading up to the all gates sign inside the airport
Work
All you need to know about Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
To help make your entire process at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
March 25, 2024
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Ashlea Hearn
A person leans over cast iron pots boiling over an open fire outdoors for maple sugaring.
Culture
Celebrate maple sugaring season in Boston
March is the peak month for maple syrup production.
March 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The sun sets over the labyrinth at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Culture
Get lost in these labyrinths around Seattle
We can guide you to the labyrinths around town... but we can’t guide you out. You’ll have to do that on your own.
March 11, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in San Antonio
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
March 8, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Bookstore interior with shelves and stacks of books
Culture
Join one of these local book clubs
Bookish Bostonians better bond at these book clubs.
March 7, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A row of leather seats with monitors.
Culture
Race over to the F1 Arcade in Boston
The world’s first official Formula 1 racing simulator is will open in April.
March 6, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Flowery courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Culture
Take advantage of the extra sunlight in Boston
Daylight saving time is here, let’s make the most of that extra hour of sunlight.
March 5, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A square pizza on a wire rack topped with vegan cheese, red sauce, and shredded basil.
Food
PDXtoday’s 2024 pizza bracket
We asked our readers and social media followers: Where is the best pizza in Portland? They chose a unique winner.
March 5, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Bruins and Celtics banners hanging
Culture
Is Leap Day lucky for the Boston Celtics or is it cursed?
We dove into every game the Celtics played on Leap Day since the NBA was formed.
February 28, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
fly fishing
Travel and Outdoors
How to get a fishing license in South Carolina
You don’t need to be a resident… but it sure is cheaper.
February 21, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A gardener pulls a plant out of the dirt
Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
It may be the dormant season for most growing things, but it’s the perfect time to plan ahead — spring will be here before you know it.
February 20, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
The blue propellor of a red plane.
Food
Your guide to the Tailspin Ale Fest
Drink beer, ciders, and more at Louisville’s historic airfield.
February 15, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Play
Kid-friendly activities in Columbia
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Columbia, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
February 14, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Lexington's skyline including the Central Bank building and big blue building with little blue points and hearts
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Portland skyline and Mount Hood are bathed in the orange glow of sunset. Map pin icons with green hearts are sprinkled across different locations in the photo.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Photo of Fort Worth skyline with location markers with hearts inside them.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A large red brick building with a silver "firebird" statue out front.
Play
Round up the family for these kid-friendly activities around Charlotte
Check out these kid-friendly activities for the little ones, from treetop adventures to art museums.
February 13, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The Asheville skyline with a sunset behind it and heart location markers over various buildings.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
You put our city on the map with your sweet, charming, hilarious love stories.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Love story map
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
RALtoday readers help put our city on the map by submitting love stories from around our city.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Graphic with background photo of canal in Indianapolis with heart icons
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
For Valentine’s Day, we made a Proxi map of love stories submitted by our readers, including romantic tales at Square Cat Vinyl and The Children’s Museum.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A shot of the downtown Kansas City skyline with five heart-filled map points.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Our readers found the most romantic places.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A graphic of Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River, layered with heart-shaped GPS pins over various buildings and landmarks.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
From first dates at the Belcourt Theater and First Horizon Park to a downtown proposal at Fifth + Broadway, here are your local love stories.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A lake with buildings in the background and location points — featuring hearts inside — pointing to different spots around the lake.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
You helped us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
San Diego's skyline with map points coming from different locations.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Thanks for sharing your sweet stories, SD.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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