Brianna Williams

Brianna Williams

Managing Editor

Brianna is based in Chicago, IL, and has worked with 6AM City in various editorial capacities for several years. Coming from a mountain town in Tennessee and currently living near Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, Brianna spends most of her free time enjoying the outdoors.

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Downtown Sacramento at night
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
January 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Hiking at Mission Trails in San Diego
Culture
Walking trends in San Diego
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Diego compares.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A wooden bridge with metal and rust-colored railings extends into a sidewalk surrounded by trees.
Culture
Walking trends in Winston-Salem
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Winston-Salem compares.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The right side of a street lined with tall palm trees.
City
Heads up, drivers: Street resurfacing begins Jan. 18
The resurfacing will impact five Lakeland streets — read on to learn about when and where to expect possible delays during your commute.
January 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An exterior shot of the Kress Building in downtown Lakeland. A sign on the stone facade reads "S.H. Kress & Co." and a sign on the business below reads "Explorations V Children's Museum."
Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
January 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Riverwalk
Culture
Walking trends in Chattanooga
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Chattanooga compares.
January 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Feet with shoes on concrete
Culture
Walking trends in Nashville
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Nashville compares.
January 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The Charlotte skyline at dusk with an orange sunset in the background of several tall buildings lit up.
History
Charlotte: The city named after a queen
Why is Charlotte called the Queen City? Let’s explore our city’s namesake and history.
January 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
January 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A search bar that says "What did Lexingtonians google most this year?" overlayed a photo of downtown Lexington.
City
What Lexingtonians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Lexingtonians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
January 2, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Portland
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Portland compares.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
People walking in Moore Square on a nice day in Raleigh, NC.
Culture
What are Raleigh’s walking trends?
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how the City of Oaks compares + where to get your steps in.
January 2, 2024
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Cat George
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Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
December 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
DFW High-Speed Rail Train
City
Answered: How you’d like to see carbon reduced
We recently asked how you would like to see Carbon Reduction Program funding used. Here’s what you said.
December 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Two children wearing crowns and smiling as multi-colored confetti falls around them.
Events
Ring in 2024 at these New Year’s Eve events around Fort Worth
From family-friendly fun to 21+ parties, we’ve rounded up New Year’s Eve events for every Fort Worthian who wants to celebrate.
December 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Walking trends in Charleston
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Charleston compares.
December 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A search bar that says "What did Tampa Bay residents google most this year?" overlayed a photo of downtown Tampa.
City
What Tampans googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Tampans were searching the most this year (it might surprise you).
December 20, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A search bar overlayed an image of the Tennessee River with mountains in the background and the sun going down.
City
What Chattanoogans googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Chattanoogans were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 19, 2023
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Brianna Williams
SD Google Year in Search 2023 San Diego
City
What San Diegans googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what locals were searching most this year in America’s Finest City (it might surprise you).
December 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A search bar that says "What did Austinites Google most in 2023?" overlayed a photo of downtown Austin.
City
What Austinites Googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Austinites were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
FTW-Fort Worth
Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
December 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
People walking down Paseo de San Antonio.
Culture
Walking trends in San Jose
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Jose compares.
December 15, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
GVLtoday Paris Mountain State Park
Culture
Walking trends in Greenville
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Greenville compares.
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Rendering showing a large, waterfront grassy area next to an open-air building and pier.
Development
A peek into North Charleston’s future: Live, work, play developments
Battery Park and Navy Yard Charleston recently received a final vote on the development contract.
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
charleston skyline
City
What Charlestonians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Charlestonians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
what did Ashevillians google most this year?
City
What Ashevillians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Ashevillians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
INDYtoday: INDY_Virginia Fairbanks Art and Nature Park hiking trail_DEC23
Culture
Walking trends in Indianapolis
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Indianapolis compares.
December 14, 2023
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Shea Stapley
NOOGAtoday | Roads and buildings at sunset
City
Answered: What kind(s) of projects in our city would you like to see funded by the Carbon Reduction Program?
Earlier this month, we asked our readers what kind of projects they would like to see the city fund in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. Check out the data.
December 14, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
A search bar that says "What did Portland residents google most this year?" overlayed on a photo of Portland with Mount Hood in the background.
City
What Portlanders googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Portlanders were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 13, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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