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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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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
Person Lying on Ground Taking Picture with Camera
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
FTW-Sundance Square Cowboy hat
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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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
People walking down Paseo de San Antonio.
Culture
Walking trends in San Jose
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Jose compares.
December 15, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
GVLtoday Paris Mountain State Park
Culture
Walking trends in Greenville
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Greenville compares.
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
INDYtoday: INDY_Virginia Fairbanks Art and Nature Park hiking trail_DEC23
Culture
Walking trends in Indianapolis
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Indianapolis compares.
December 14, 2023
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
5 outdoor movie theaters in San Diego, CA
Next time you’re in the mood for a movie, try a local drive-in, rooftop, or park.
December 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Tampa
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Tampa compares.
December 11, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Feet with shoes on concrete
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
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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
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