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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Food
Vote in RALtoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best place to grab coffee in the Raleigh area? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion in our coffee shop bracket.
March 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Vote in RICtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Richmond? Vote for your favorites to help determine a champion.
March 11, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
COLAtoday’s BBQ bracket champion
You’ve crowned our Midlands BBQ champion as City Limits Q, the West Columbia BBQ restaurant led by James Beard Award nominee Robbie Robinson.
March 10, 2024
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Food
Vote in KCtoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee in KC? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An aerial view of the circular labyrinth at the National Nordic Museum
Culture
Leave the cash at home and enjoy these free things to do in Seattle
When the budget’s low but the FOMO’s high, we’ve got your back: Try these free activities around town.
March 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A view of Seattle's waterfront from across the bay.
City
Provide your feedback on the Draft One Seattle Comprehensive Plan
The Draft One Seattle Plan — a strategy for where and how the city will grow and invest in communities over the next two decades — is out.
March 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Two bone-in chops of meat are being grilled over a fire.
Culture
Vote in AVLtoday’s barbecue bracket
We want to know: Where is the best barbecue in Asheville? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 4, 2024
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Food
See who won CBUStoday’s pizza shop bracket
We wanted to know: Where is the best pizza shop in the Columbus area? And the community answered with hundreds of votes to champion one winner.
March 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A pizza with pepperoni and basil with a woodfired curst on a white paper plate.
Food
Vote in LEXtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Lexington? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A TBAYtoday coffee shop bracket graphic. There are coffee beans on a blue background, with the message "Coffee Shop Bracket Winner: Spaddy's Coffee Co."
Food
Vote in TBAYtoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee in the Tampa Bay area? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Vote in FTWtoday’s barbecue bracket
We want to know: Who has the best barbecue in Cowtown? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Kate Mazade
Entrance to Munn Park with trees, benches, and signage
Experience
Spring events happening in and around Lakeland
Check out spring and flower-themed events happening in and around Swan City in this seasonal guide.
February 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
It’s Leap Day: Here’s what Lakeland was doing four years ago
It’s been four years since the last time we had a 29th day in February. Take a peek into what was going on in Lakeland last Leap Day.
February 28, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee in Boston? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 26, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Painting of two people sitting atop an elephant that is walking on grass with a blue sky behind it. In front of the elephant are three people walking.
Culture
The Speed Art Museum hosts its first exhibition of South Asian art
“India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art” will open on Friday, Feb. 16
February 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A bracket with the text "Pizza Bracket" and two grids with space for four nominees.
Food
Vote in SDtoday’s pizza shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in San Diego? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Inside President Benjamin Harrison's house
Events
Celebrating Presidents Day with Indianapolis history
Learn more about former US President Benjamin Harrison’s ties to Indianapolis and how to celebrate Presidents Day at his old home.
February 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
Learn how to join a board or commission in Louisville
Love your city? Get engaged. Louisville’s boards + commissions are open for anyone to join.
February 14, 2024
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Dayten Rose
The Google "G" logo sits on top of a skyline view of downtown San Jose from I-280.
Development
Google says its downtown San Jose development will proceed
A brief history on Google’s Downtown West Project, and a rundown on the latest update.
February 9, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Pedestrians walk around the street near Pike Place Market with the famous red sign in the background
Culture
Walking trends in Seattle
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Seattle compares.
February 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person in a white sweater leans over a table to shake hands with a person in a beige sweater.
Culture
What does geopsychology say about a city’s personality?
According to the growing field of psychological research, people living in cities like Charleston, SC may be more willing to compromise than those in Boston, MA — see what it says about your city.
February 7, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Two people and a dog walking along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, with buildings in the background.
Culture
Walking trends in Austin
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Austin compares.
February 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A west-bound light rail passes over an overpass as it heads towards downtown, which is seen in the distance with the setting sun.
Development
Answered: Where locals want affordable housing, according to our readers
You told us which empty buildings could be converted into affordable housing.
January 30, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Walking trends in Columbus
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Columbus compares.
January 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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
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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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