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Emily Shea-Owen

Senior National Content Editor

Emily is based in Asheville, NC and a is graduate of UNC-Asheville. Before joining 6AM City as a Multi-City Editor in November 2021, she was the copy editor for Asheville Lifestyle and South Charlotte Lifestyle. In her free time, Emily enjoys rock climbing, traveling, exercising, and seeing live music shows.

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Culture
Walking trends in Jefferson County
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Louisville compares.
December 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A wide shot of the Crenshaw Canopy Walk at Bonnet Springs Park.
Culture
Walking trends in Lakeland
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Lakeland compares.
December 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community
City
Disney to bring a residential living community to the Triangle
A 4,000-unit residential living community called Asteria is Disney’s first Storyliving by Disney location on the East Coast.
December 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Sacramento
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Sacramento compares.
December 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Columbia
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Cola compares.
December 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
candlefish
Culture
Indoor winter activities in Charleston
From candle making to indoor rock climbing, there are plenty of evening indoor activities for you to enjoy in Charleston after the sun goes down.
November 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
An illuminated sign for Creek Show in Austin, TX.
Culture
Experience Waterloo Greenway’s Creek Show
This annual event features eight illuminated installations and nightly music performances.
November 14, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A lemon mocktail.
Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Lakeland
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Lakeland.
November 14, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Old fashioned drink
Food
The brandy old fashioned is Wisconsin’s official state cocktail
Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bipartisan resolution in celebration of this old fashioned variation.
November 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A sign in a storefront window that reads "thank you for shopping local."
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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Emily Shea-Owen
A street level view of Leonard's Department Store in 1930.
Culture
Leonard’s Department Store artifacts added to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The museum will help preserve the legacy of Leonard’s Department Store.
November 8, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A map and compass.
City
Try This: Explore the world with Google Arts & Culture
Digitally visit 2,000+ galleries, museums, and organizations worldwide — and in your city.
October 30, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
AVLtoday pumpkin contest finalists
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Your votes are in for your favorite pumpkin — drumroll, please.
October 27, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A pumpkin carved with a portrait of Mayor Wu and the text "WU" and many pumpkins carved to resemble a sea turtle.
Culture
BOStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest winners
We were floored by the creativity of our readers, so it’s our pleasure to hand out our super official pumpkin carving awards in time for the holidays.
October 27, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A collage of the four pumpkin initiative finalists.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin in our SJtoday 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Your votes are in for your favorite pumpkin
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A jack-o'-lantern with seeds pouring out of its mouth beside a bottle of Samuel Adams beer. Beside it, green pumpkins arranged like a frog wearing a witch's hat.
Culture
CHStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest winners
We were floored by the creativity of our readers, so it’s our pleasure to hand out our super official pumpkin carving awards in time for the holidays.
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
WStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest winner
The winner has been selected from submissions from our readers.
October 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
See which pumpkins made it to the finals and which one was voted the favorite by INDYtoday readers.
October 26, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
A pumpkin carving with a woman and bats around her
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Be Witched” by Lauren R.
October 25, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
And the winner is: “Always Waching” by reader Grey S.
October 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winning entry from SACtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Winner: “Oh gourd, a shark!” by Haley W.
October 20, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Fest your eyes on our readers’ favorite pumpkins.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Artistically carved and dressed pumpkins
Culture
See the winning pumpkins from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
These reader-submitted pumpkins were gourd-geous
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A collage of four pumpkins: one that looks stabbed, one unicorn, one glowing with a Jack Skellington expression, and one grinning cat
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Stabby (Get Well Soon)” by Tiff L.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
The votes are in, check out the winner of the NOOGAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A girl carving a pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Finalist: Mean Muggin’ by Emily C.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A photo of a black cat and an NC State carved pumpkin.
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Cast your vote on your favorite pumpkin carvings submitted by our readers including NC — the best state in the country, NC State Wolfpack, and construction.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Here’s the carved pumpkin winner, submitted by one of our CBUStoday readers.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A USC Gamecocks mascot with a pride flag.
Culture
Your preview of the Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Festival
South Carolina Pride Movement’s Pride Week is in full swing, with the Pride Festival kicking off this weekend.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
GVLtoday Pumpkin Carving
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Lady Liberty” by Phil S.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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