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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 our February crossword puzzle
Test your knowledge on local news and happenings from the past month with this crossword puzzle.
February 28, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
SD San Diego Padres Petco Park
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Your guide to sports teams in San Diego
From the San Diego Padres to the San Diego Gulls, we’re sharing details of San Diego’s sports teams.
February 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A view of downtown Nashville from the roadway level.
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25 historic street names in Nashville
Nashville has 200+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
February 20, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Get your sweat on at gyms around Kansas City
From lifting weights, personal training, dance fitness, and aerial silks — we’ve rounded up 25+ gyms and fitness offerings around Kansas City.
February 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A design redendering of Nolensville, TN's future town square. The design includes people sitting outside at tables, people walking on sidewalks, new multi-use buildings, and a splash pad.
City
Plans for Nolensville town square receive approval
The development will span 27 acres on the west side of Nolensville Road and offer 400+ residential units.
February 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A group of people at an open mic night event in a darkly lit room at Love and Exile Winery and Bar in Nashville, TN.
Culture
Showcase your talent at open mic nights in Nashville
Comedians, singer-songwriters, poets, and more are invited to take part in open mic nights across Music City.
February 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Brunch at State of Confusion in Charlotte, NC featuring items like deviled eggs, an omelet, chicken and waffles, a mimosa, and a bloody mary
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40 great brunch restaurants to try in Charlotte
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Charlotte serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
February 13, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Pedestrians walk around the street near Pike Place Market with the famous red sign in the background
Culture
Walking trends in Seattle
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Seattle compares.
February 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A photo of Bob Dylan singing at The White House in 2010.
Culture
25 must-see concerts in Louisville in 2024
Mark your calendar for these highly anticipated concerts and music festivals coming to Louisvillle in 2024.
February 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A rendering of the Algonquin Park pool renovations with many children, adults, and families.
City
Algonquin Park pool renovations are underway
New features to the Algonquin Park pool are expected to be complete by spring 2025.
February 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two people and a dog walking along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, with buildings in the background.
Culture
Walking trends in Austin
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Austin compares.
February 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A street sign in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
City
By the numbers: Louisville’s traffic index ranking
Global tech company TomTom evaluated traffic patterns across 387 cities in 55 countries and six continents.
February 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A purple and red Valetine's Day-themed cake from Bae's Baekery.
Culture
Valentine’s Day treats, events, and more in Louisville
Enjoy something sweet and attend local love-filled events.
February 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two individuals sip glasses of wine.
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Date night ideas in Charlotte
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Queen City.
February 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A group of sweaty people point to a sign being held up by a single person. The sign says "Barry's Baddie Monique, HIITS 100."
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Get your sweat on at gyms around San Jose
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 40+ gyms and fitness offerings around San Jose.
January 30, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
SATXtoday: Alamo Observance
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And the winner is...
January 30, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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The top industries and employers in the Columbia metro area
The Columbia metro area covers Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.
January 30, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Columbia's skyline at night_ Photography contest
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Winner: “Columbia’s Skyline at Night” by Timothy M.
January 30, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A view of downtown Nashville at night shot from across the river with the Batman building at its focus. Beams of colorful lights jut out due to the camera's shutter speed settings.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the winner of the 2023 Picture of the Year has been decided.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
You all voted on your favorite reader-submitted photo — now, see which one is crowned Picture of the Year.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A City of Lakeland worker holds a net out of a boat to catch a white swan that's flapping away as part of the Swan Roundup. The worker lays on their stomach and leans off the front of the small fishing boat, holding the large net with both hands.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in for the LALtoday 2023 Picture of the Year contest. Check out the finalists below, including the winner that you, our readers, voted for.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Three Photo Of The Year Contest Finalists.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Find out which stunning snap was the favorite among BOStoday readers.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A large mostly black dog with pale blond markings on its muzzle and eyebrows. It has folded ears, soft brown eyes, and a long nose.
Culture
Pets available for adoption in the Portland area
Meet your new best friend.
January 29, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Walking trends in Columbus
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Columbus compares.
January 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
People sitting in a circle with their feet in the center stretching.
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Get your sweat on at 25+ gyms around Fort Worth
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 25+ gyms and fitness offerings around Cowtown.
January 26, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A floral arch stands at the edge of a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline with chairs set in rows in the foreground, lining an aisle.
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These Portland area wedding venues take (and cut) the cake
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
January 25, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Boston skyline with sun rising
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The top industries and employers in the Boston area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Boston metro area with this guide to local business.
January 24, 2024
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Sara Frazier
A grid of six photos showing clockwise from top left: a humpback whale, the Space Needle enshrouded in fog, the Seattle skyline at night with rainbow colors reflected in the water, a couple getting close near a multi-directional sign near the waterfront at dusk, signs that read "Thank You Megan" in the Lumen Field stands, and a child playing at a fountain,
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And check out the runners-up.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Two boxers sparring
Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Madison
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up some gyms and fitness offerings around Madison.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
GVLtoday Picture of the year
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the winner of the 2023 Picture of the Year has been decided.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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