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Dayten Rose

Multi-City Editor, Midwest

Dayten is based in Kansas City, MO and studied sociolinguistics at Truman State University, where he was the editor-in-chief of Windfall Magazine. He loves exploring tiny towns in the Midwest, weird history, and Dungeons & Dragons.

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Food

Betty Rae’s to open Test Kitchen in Merriam, KS

In addition to serving as a regular ice cream parlor, patrons will get to provide real-time feedback on new flavors before they go out across Betty Rae’s four locations.

March 7, 2024

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Travel and Outdoors

Become an expert on native flowers

Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.

March 7, 2024

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Culture

Be a hero (or villain) at Planet Comicon Kansas City

The annual event draws fans, vendors, cosplayers, and celebrity guests from across the country to celebrate all things fandom, Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10.

March 5, 2024

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Travel and Outdoors

Help feed the birds in Raleigh

Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.

March 2, 2024

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Development

Answered: Your thoughts on the Chiefs stadium renovation

You all loved the additional tailgating space and pedestrian features, but raised concerns about the rolling roof — and about who’s footing the bill.

February 29, 2024

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Culture

Your stargazing guide to astronomical events in 2024

From total eclipses to blue moons, 2024 is a great year to watch the night sky. Make a plan and find local sites to see stars.

February 28, 2024

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Live

16 Interesting facts about Lexington

How well do you know Lexington, KY? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.

February 27, 2024

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Culture

2024 early voting guide in Boston, MA

Prepare for Presidential Primaries on from Saturday, Feb. 24 to Election Day on Tuesday, March 5.

February 22, 2024

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Culture

Cori Copley featured at Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala

The canine celebrity will be honored as “Hardest Working Dog” by the Queen of Country on Wednesday, Feb. 21 on CBS.

February 20, 2024

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Live

20 interesting facts about San Jose, CA

We’re bringing you some fun facts about San Jose and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give these a try.

February 19, 2024

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History

Learn more about the history of the Wisconsin and Madison flags

Most of us probably don’t have our state and city flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flags’ designs reflect rich history.

February 16, 2024

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Culture

Learn about the equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston’s Public Garden

This Presidents Day, we’re talking about an iconic Boston statue: who made it, who cares for it, and why we should care about it.

February 16, 2024

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Play

Kid-friendly activities in Boston

We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Boston has to offer — complete with museum experiences, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.

February 14, 2024

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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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Live

15 interesting facts about Louisville

You can thank us the next time you host a trivia night.

February 9, 2024

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Culture

8 wing superlatives in Boston

Cheap wings, fried wings, spicy wings, whole wings — however you plan to watch the Big Game, we know one of these local wing spots will make it even better.

February 8, 2024

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Arts

Find your new favorite Black artist at BUTTER at Indy’s Home Court

Hosted by GANGGANG, BUTTER’s first expansion will feature 30+ Black artists at the Indianapolis Artgarden over NBA All-Star Weekend, with 100% of sales returned to artists.

February 2, 2024

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Culture

Louisville Free Public Library to host 50+ free programs for Black History Month

From discussions with award-winning journalists to musical performances, LFPL is making it more accessible to learn Louisville’s Black history.

January 31, 2024

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Food

9 food truck parks in San Antonio

With plenty of dining options, photo ops, and even live sports, you won’t have to chase down your favorite food trucks at these established locations.

January 31, 2024

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Live

15 interesting facts about Columbia that may surprise you

We’re bringing you some interesting facts about Columbia and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.

January 21, 2024

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Travel and Outdoors

Where to go sledding in Indianapolis

Plan your next snow day at one of the top sledding hills in Indy.

January 19, 2024

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Culture

Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Columbus

Whether your resolutions include trying new fitness classes or finding fun activities for the whole family — we’ve got you covered.

January 2, 2024

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City

Recycling your Christmas tree in Kansas City

Give your “Night of the Living Dead” tree new life.

December 21, 2023

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Charmaine Merriweather

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Travel and Outdoors

The history of snow in the Alamo City

Snow hasn’t always brought winter magic to San Antonio, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming of a white Christmas.

December 19, 2023

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Culture

Upcoming winter holidays

Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday

December 19, 2023

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Live

20 interesting facts about Nashville

Let’s get down to quiz-ness. How many of the 20 facts did you already know?

December 18, 2023

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Culture

Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Richmond

Here’s your guide to completing your New Year’s resolutions, whether you want to practice more self-care or get more involved with your city.

December 18, 2023

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Culture

Meet Danielle and Stephanie with the GVLtoday team

It’s about time we introduced ourselves: Say hello to the faces behind your favorite 5-min morning newsletter.

December 11, 2023

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Stephanie Freeman

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Culture

20+ giftable experiences for your favorite Richmonders

Here are our recommendations for memorable presents in the form of experiences.

December 11, 2023

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Robin Schwartzkopf

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Culture

Upcoming winter holiday events in Charleston

Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday.

December 6, 2023

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Culture

Upcoming music + arts festivals in Charlotte, NC

Make the most of spring with Charlotte’s lineup of festivals, including national acts, local acts, fine arts, craft beer, longbow competitions, and celebrations of art in the Queen City.

February 2, 2024

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Business

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. to host workforce development event series in February

Sign up to learn how you can strengthen your business or find employment through hiring and workforce development.

January 30, 2024

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Travel and Outdoors

Feed birds in Winston-Salem, NC

Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.

January 25, 2024

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A person in a navy "Bridging the Triad" shirt pours sand into a trashcan suspended from a bridge made of popsicle sticks, while a family watches.

Events

Build bridges at Bridging the Triad

Open for kids and parents, this completely free bridge building competition helps promote STEM education in Winston-Salem.

January 9, 2024

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Culture

Upcoming winter holidays

Have a joyous, merry, and happy holiday season, San Antonio.

December 6, 2023

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Play

Volunteer opportunities in and around Kansas City

Answered: You asked us where you can volunteer around the KC metro.

November 27, 2023

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Tech N9ne, Eric Stonestreet, Great Jobs KC CEO Earl Martin Phalen, and GMA3 anchor Steve Osunsami stand before a crowd of students.

GMA3 and Tech N9ne give $5.25 million in scholarships to metro seniors

Scholarship applicants through Great Jobs KC received the biggest giveaway in GMA3’s history: $50,000 each totallying $5.25 million.

November 17, 2023

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Development

A third option enters the race for the Kansas City Royals downtown ballpark

A previously dismissed stadium site at 1601 McGee St. has re-entered consideration for the new home of the Royals.

November 17, 2023

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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.

November 15, 2023

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Nonprofits

2 food security nonprofits come to KC thanks to $1.2 million investment

GreenLight Fund Kansas City will help fund local operations for two food security-based nonprofits: mRelief and Food Connect.

November 10, 2023

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Food

Dine in or carry out Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City

Don’t be a turkey — prepare your holiday meal before it’s too late.

November 10, 2023

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Small Business

Makers and shops to check out this Small Business Saturday

We’ve compiled a list of local businesses across 6AM City’s 26 markets to support on Small Business Saturday.

November 10, 2023

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The KC metro’s five fastest growing cities by population

Over the last five years, some cities in the metro have grown as much as 39% in population, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.

November 3, 2023

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Culture

Meet the team behind LOUtoday

Say hello to Katie, Jeff + Mandey, the faces behind your favorite five-minute morning newsletter.

November 1, 2023

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Development

West Bottoms micro-village moves forward with new tax incentives

The pieces are in place for SomeraRoad to begin development on the $526 million overhaul of the West Bottoms thanks to a new tax incentive.

November 1, 2023

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Food

Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lakeland

Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Swan City.

November 1, 2023

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City

Protect the night by learning about light pollution

Downtown lights pouring into the night sky obscure our views of the galaxy, but a few practices you can implement tonight could help totally reverse light pollution in Charleston.

October 24, 2023

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Food

Support Pay It Forward Charleston at 16 local bars and restaurants

For every sale of a Hat Trick gin cocktail through Sunday, Oct. 29, a portion of the proceeds will support Pay It Forward’s mission to support food and beverage workers.

October 16, 2023

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Development

Visit May Forest, a new 23-acre state park on James Island

Get the details on this green space.

October 13, 2023

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Nonprofits

Good Catch Seafood Connection tackles food insecurity

South Carolina Aquarium, Cherry Point Seafood, the Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College, Lowcountry Food Bank, and One80 Place are partnering to feed Charleston.

October 10, 2023

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Culture

Visit Portland’s Indigenous Peoples Day Marketplace

Portland Indigenous Marketplace is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with 30+ vendors, activities, and a guest speaker.

October 6, 2023

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Culture

5 horror movies set in Louisville

Good horror, bad horror, weird horror — Louisville has been the site of some one-of-a-kind films to get you in the Halloween spirit.

October 5, 2023

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Development

Stay in style at 5 new boutique hotels in Louisville

As visitors come and see what Derby City has to offer, they’ll find themselves with plenty of options for luxurious stays at our boutique hotels.

October 3, 2023

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Why your drinking water may taste funny through later summer and early fall

The City of Sacramento fields this question a lot, and it turns out the answer is simple, harmless, and something you can solve with a few ice cubes and a wedge of lemon.

September 28, 2023

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Food

Volunteer for Bank of America Fall for Greenville

Join the ~2,000 volunteers it takes to run your favorite fall festival in downtown Greenville, SC.

September 27, 2023

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Nonprofits

Graham Foundation donates $1 million to the Metropolitan Arts Council

Coinciding with MAC’s 50th anniversary, the trustees of the Graham Foundation awarded the arts fund its largest single donation to support its artist grant program and SmartARTS educational partnership.

September 25, 2023

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Live

Fall 2023 weather forecast for Charleston

Prepare for fall weather in Charleston, SC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.

September 19, 2023

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Culture

Start the season with seven fall festivals across Charleston

If you haven’t gotten lost in a corn maze, shopped fall-themed arts and crafts, sipped wine in the garden, picked apples, or taken a walk in a pumpkin patch — can you really say it’s fall?

September 18, 2023

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Travel and Outdoors

Help Project Wildlife, SeaWorld Rescue saves baby animals

You’re more likely to find baby animals in need in the summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.

August 11, 2023

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Culture

Swimming pools for rent in San Diego

You don’t need your own private pool to go for a dip in San Diego — rent somebody else’s by the hour with Swimply, an Airbnb-style rental app for swimming pools.

August 9, 2023

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