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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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Try this: COLAtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our COLAtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 10, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two young girls silhouetted in front of a wall of colorful fish.
Culture
How to plan a kid’s perfect day in Austin
From breakfast to dinner, we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
January 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
22 historic street names in San Antonio
San Antonio, TX has 300+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
January 7, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
The Charles River and Boston skyline with a pink sunset in the background.
Culture
Try this: BOStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our BOStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: INDYtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our INDYtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
WStoday: Downtown Winston-Salem
Culture
Try this: WStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our WStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
SATXtoday: Downtown San Antonio skylinedronetx
Culture
Try this: SATXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SATXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: CBUStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our CBUStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Austin skyline in the distance, with Lady Bird Lake and the boardwalk in the foreground stretching toward it.
Culture
Try this: ATXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our ATXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: PDXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our PDXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: GVLtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our GVLtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
View of a purple and pink sky with red and orange fall trees.
Culture
Try this: AVLtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our AVLtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: NASHtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our NASHtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: 608today’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our 608today Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A picture of Bayshore Boulevard. The blue water ripples and South Tampa's shoreline is in the background.
Culture
Try this: TBAYtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our TBAYtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A colorful mural with a child holding a letter.
Culture
Try this: RALtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our RALtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: LEXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our LEXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Mural on the side of the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, depicting the many sides of William Price, otherwise known as Billy DeFrank. The name of the organization "Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center" is on the mural, as well as the title "Spirit of Generosity, Love, and Inclusion."
Culture
Try this: SJtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SJtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Gaslamp quarter sign with cloudy sky in the background.
Culture
Try this: SDtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SDtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Space Needle looks golden against the light from a setting sun.
Culture
Try this: SEAtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SEAtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Drone shot of the Sacramento skyline at sunset
Culture
Try this: SACtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our SACtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A sunset over Lake Bonny in Lakeland, FL with a palm tree silhouette in the foreground
Culture
Try this: LALtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our LALtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in San Antonio
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in the Alamo City.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: KCtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our KCtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Portland
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Portland compares.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Person Lying on Ground Taking Picture with Camera
Culture
Try this: CHStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our CHStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Try this: FTWtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our FTWtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
People walking in Moore Square on a nice day in Raleigh, NC.
Culture
What are Raleigh’s walking trends?
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how the City of Oaks compares + where to get your steps in.
January 2, 2024
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Cat George
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Culture
Walking trends in Charleston
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Charleston compares.
December 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
This photograph was taken looking down at a city from a higher elevation. The sky isn't completely dark, but tinted shades of pink and purple, with warm lights illuminating city buildings. A snowcapped mountain rises in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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