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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Sunrise over palm trees and swimming lanes lined with blue and yellow pennant flags Gandy Pool in Lakeland, FL
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Lakeland’s hottest day on record
Lakeland’s hottest day on record was June 4, 1985 when Swan City hit 105°.
September 3, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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Food
Let’s chat: Quiet restaurants for intimate conversation
Which spots around Fort Worth keep the music volume to a minimum, the TVs muted, and the tables just far enough apart so that you can’t hear a neighbor’s chat? Take a peek.
September 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
White home with blue door and black roof tucked behind landscaping. A concrete walkway leads up to the front door. Wild lavender and a large tree are in the front yard with a for sale sign.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Winston-Salem?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Forsyth County.
August 30, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The sun setting on the downtown skyline.
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Raleigh’s hottest day(s) on record
Raleigh’s hottest day on record was Friday, July 5, 2024 when Oak City hit 106°.
August 30, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Kids kayaking in Jacobson Park's reservoir.
Weather
Remembering Lexington’s hottest day on record
Lexington’s hottest day on record was July 15, 1936 when LEX hit 108°.
August 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A mural depicting a river running through Fort Worth. The mural pictures the Stockyards, two people kayaking on the river, horses, and several popular local landmarks. The words "Where the West begins!" are painted across the top of the mural.
City
New public library branch opening in Fort Worth
The new library opens on Saturday, Aug. 31.
August 28, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Fort Worth Little League makes it to the big screen
The story of the 2002 Fort Worth Westside All-Star baseball team’s journey to the Little League World Series debuts this week as a major motion picture.
August 28, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The outside of a concrete building with a curved roof. Next to the building are several green trees, and in front of it is a water feature.
Culture
What’s new and coming soon at the Kimbell Art Museum
Check out the Kimbell Art Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions + new acquisitions.
August 26, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The inside of a two-story mall facing a set of escalators. One to two stores appear to have lights on, while several others are empty or dark inside. Two people are seen walking on the upper level of the mall.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Austin’s past — plus hope for the future.
August 23, 2024
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Brianna Williams
the asheville city skyline with mountains in the distance
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Asheville?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Buncombe County.
August 22, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Seattle?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in King County.
August 19, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Two people are headed towards the camera with skates on. They are at a roller rink with a disco ball and several light strips on the ceiling.
Culture
On a roll: Spots to roller skate around Fort Worth
Looking for a fun indoor activity or a new way to get active? Try roller skating at these local spots.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Historic home in Lakeland, FL
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Lakeland?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Polk County.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A blue house with shrubs in the front and a staircase is for sale. The sign displays two Windermere agents' names.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Portland?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Multnomah County.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A long mall hallway with yellow lighting that has multiple dark, shuttered storefronts along the side. In the center of the hallway are three empty benches with plants on either side of them.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Portland’s past — plus hope for the future.
August 15, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A white house with dark accents behind a lawn and stone pathway.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Austin?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Travis County.
August 14, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The top angle of a brick building with a black pergola that has the words "The 701" on it. At the very top of the building are letters that read "VLK Architects"
Business
Meet 10 of Fort Worth’s fastest-growing companies
These were Fort Worth’s 10 fastest-growing companies, according to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
August 14, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Swimmers enjoying the pool at Barton Springs Park in Austin, Texas.
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Austin’s hottest day on record
Austin’s hottest day on record was September 5, 2000, when the Capital City hit 112°.
August 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A hand is showing throwing a Sprite can and two small cardboard boxes into a blue bin that says "Fort Worth Recycles!" on the side.
City
Fort Worth is getting a new recycling facility
Upon completion, the facility will provide recycling services for the City of Fort Worth and North Texas.
August 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An aerial picture of the Dallas Skyline for the city's GeO Deck.
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Dallas’s hottest day on record
Dallas’s hottest day on record was Aug. 18, 1909, when the Metroplex hit 115°.
August 12, 2024
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Maiya Turner
A red brick mansion sits behind a luscious green yard and garden.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Louisville?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Jefferson County.
August 9, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Homeowners pictured moving out of their home with a dark blue and light blue "FOR SALE" sign out front of the home.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Dallas?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Dallas County.
August 6, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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History
Designing Chattanooga: old downtown churches
Dive into Chatanooga’s history by taking a look at the architecture of the old downtown churches.
August 6, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Play
30+ date night ideas for every type of Columbusite
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Columbus, Ohio.
August 6, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Indianapolis?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Marion County.
August 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The upstairs level of a mall facing a closed storefront that is barred shut. To the right and left of the store are other darkened storefronts, and an escalator is pictured in front of it.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of the Triad’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 31, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An aerial view of The Fan District in Richmond, VA, showing a street lined with green, yellow, orange, and red trees and many homes. In the distance are several larger buildings in front of a blue sky.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Richmond?
An NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Richmond.
July 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A black and white image of the inside of a mall featuring a store with the words "Jean Nicole" in cursive above the store's entrance. Four people walk in different directions on the right side of the hallway. A set of plants is in the center of the hallway outside of the store.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lakeland’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
2028 will bring Greenville’s largest event to date
We’ve been on pins and needles waiting to announce this news, and we’re not gonna spare any details.
July 23, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A sandwich and fries on a plate.
Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” is coming to Raleigh
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is coming to Raleigh for the first time.
July 15, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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