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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.

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
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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
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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
High surf waves crashing on the Ocean Beach Pier, causing some damage to the pier's railing with the OB Pier Cafe in the background.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And the winner is...
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the jury is out.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Three photos on a grid: water lanterns in dark water, a wine glass overlooking the South Bay, and lowriders at City Hall. A text overlay: "2023's Picture of the Year Finalists"
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
See your favorite 2023 photos submitted by fellow readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A close up of a 3d-printed stage, made out of layers of a tan "lavacrete" curving toward the right-hand side of the image. In the background, the Austin skyline looms and the setup for live music is being constructed.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Elena G: The photo of the Quarry captures the crisp colors of the entourage with the full skyline in the background.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
See the winner of our inaugural Picture of the Year contest as well as the runner-ups.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A collage of all eight striking photos that were finalists in SACtoday's Picture of the Year contest.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
You cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers, and here are the results.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Hiking at Mission Trails in San Diego
Culture
Walking trends in San Diego
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Diego compares.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A view of the sunset and capital building from Blue Mound
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Towering redwoods in Portland's Hoyt Arboretum reach high into the fog.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Plus, check out the runner-ups.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The entrance of Keeneland lined with dozens of trees with orange and reddish leaves.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
After 100+ submissions, our readers have chosen their favorite picture of the year.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Check out the winner and honorable mentions in our 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A heavily edited photo of the Raleigh skyline with the sun setting over color-changing leaves.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers for RALtoday’s Picture of the Year contest.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge captured from below and up close. The sky is blue and there are very few clouds, while the water below the bridge is a richer shade of blue with waves.
Culture
See the winner of TBAYtoday’s 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 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A child enjoying activities at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair in Winston-Salem, NC.
City
How to support the 2024 Piedmont Earth Day Fair
This annual event will host 8,000+ people from across the state and beyond.
January 19, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
January 18, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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New to Lakeland
Find your ideal Lakeland neighborhood
While you really can’t go wrong in Swan City, this quiz will guide you to the perfect Lakeland neighborhood just for you.
January 18, 2024
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Kaylee Holland
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Culture
Try this: NOOGAtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our NOOGAtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A wooden bridge with metal and rust-colored railings extends into a sidewalk surrounded by trees.
Culture
Walking trends in Winston-Salem
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Winston-Salem compares.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A large charcuterie table including fruits, cheeses, meats, and more.
Food
Build a local charcuterie board
We’ve rounded up local spots for you to procure meats, cheeses, jams and jellies, crackers, olives, nuts, and more for your next charcuterie board.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Airplane wing looking down on city of Winston-Salem.
Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
January 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
An individual lifting weights at Strength Ratio in Asheville, NC.
Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Asheville
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 35+ gyms and fitness offerings around Asheville.
January 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House now hosts special events | Photo via @plastikdust
City
Nominate historic Fort Worth sites for assistance
The annual Most Endangered Places list highlights historic landmarks and resources threatened by several different circumstances.
January 12, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Walking trends in Chattanooga
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Chattanooga compares.
January 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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