Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

Danielle Johnson

Senior City Editor

Danielle is based in Greenville, SC and came to GVLtoday from the television news world, previously serving as the Executive Producer at WIS-TV in Columbia, SC. Whether she’s on the job or not, she loves checking out her city’s food + beverage scene and learning about local history.

It’s the end of an era at Brick Street Cafe as Miss Sue hangs up her apron after 30 years.
If all goes as planned, The Inn at Altamont will open in 2030 as a resort for visitors and locals to enjoy mountain views and luxury amenities.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up farmers markets around Greenville, SC.
The SC Agritourism Passport program is a fun and interactive way to explore our state’s farms.
The sweet informal holiday has been celebrated for 55+ years.
Ring in the year of the snake at these festivals and celebrations.
According to reports, beer is on the menu at Clemson baseball games this year. Does that mean football is to follow?
We’re putting our city’s vibrant ecosystem front-and-center in this new series.
When finished, the 40-acre County Square redevelopment will feature shopping, dining, and entertainment, along with office and residential space.
The beloved dive bar wants to keep its character while making some updates. Plus, two restaurant veterans are helping make it happen + will bring new concepts to the building.
Make-A-Wish South Carolina helped seven-year-old Kamden live his dream as a professional soccer player with the Greenville Triumph.
The city’s development code allows short term rentals in Greenville, but where?
The Music in the Woods stage was damaged by Helene in fall 2024, and now the park and its supporters are working to rebuild.
Read every day and complete side quests to cross the finish line of your game board as part of the Greenville County Library System’s winter reading challenge.
We want to share your photos of Greenville’s January 2024 snow day, its first in three years. Share them below or tag us on Instagram (@gvltoday).
From lifting weights, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and other programs — we’ve rounded up 25 gyms and fitness offerings around Greenville.
According to the Charleston County Public Library, you couldn’t get enough of these titles last year.
According to the Chattanooga Public Library, you couldn’t get enough of these titles last year.
Get your calendars out and start booking your reservations at these Greenville-area eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
Anyone can be a food influencer in Greenville with Beli, which allows you to track and share your favorite restaurants with your friends.
Chef Austyn McGroarty will make his Food Network debut on season 61 of “Chopped,” but this isn’t your ordinary episode.
If approved, two buildings of affordable housing units could replace the structure that currently sits on the site of The Laurens Road Church of God.
According to the Greenville County Library system, you couldn’t get enough of these titles last year.
Sip on non-alcoholic beers and wines + craft mocktails in Greenville
Prepare for winter weather in Greenville, SC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Swoon Booksellers is a mobile bookstore selling romance novels and other fiction favorites.
This year brought development updates, restaurant news, and a historic storm, and GVLtoday was there to cover it all. We’re looking back at 2024’s top stories with our third-annual GVLtoday wrapped.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Greenville, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
City Editor Danielle set out on an important mission in the bitter cold — to find the best hot chocolate in Greenville.
The City of Greenville + Verdae Development, Inc. entered an agreement that will transform hundreds of acres along Laurens Road.