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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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Food
Meet Offline, Austin’s restaurant discovery app
Join Austin’s premier restaurant club and get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Meet Offline, San Antonio’s restaurant discovery app
Join San Antonio’s premier restaurant club and get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Nashville
Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.
August 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Head outside with a guide to Asheville’s parks
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Asheville has to offer — complete with dog parks, sports facilities, and nature trails.
August 28, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A large rectangular high school building, partly clad in red brick with metallic accents, overlooks a track and field complex.
Education
39 elementary, middle, and high schools in Portland
From Hillsdale to Parkrose, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Portland.
August 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
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City
By the numbers: Dissecting Wake County’s 2023 visitation figures
Wake County experienced a record-breaking 2023, welcoming 18.5 million visitors who spent $3.2 billion.
August 22, 2024
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Danyale Daniels
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Food
Cotton candy bacon and drowning taquitos — chow down on the 2024 Big Tex Choice Award finalists
We can’t wait to try the ten finalist dishes of the State Fair of Texas’ 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards.
August 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The Big Tex Choice Awards trophies lined up together.
Food
It’s finally here: The 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists
Finalists will compete for an braggadocious rights and a spot in the exclusive club of fried food creations.
August 7, 2024
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Kendall Lyons
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Work
20 school districts in Tarrant County
From Fort Worth to Godley, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the school districts around Fort Worth.
August 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The Milky Way over Folly Beach.
City
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Charleston
Here’s where and when to see the shower around the Holy City
August 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Four community gardens in San Antonio
Bring out the gloves and wide-brimmed hat for a dirt-filled adventure.
August 5, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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City
20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Charleston
From Mount Pleasant to North Charleston, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Charleston.
August 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Let’s dive into what you need to know about each event.
August 2, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Business
Carolina Hurricanes lease extension and PNC Arena’s mixed-use enhancement approved by Centennial Authority
PNC Arena’s multi-phase, mixed-use enhancement has been approved by the Centennial Authority after the Canes extended their lease until 2044. The arena will also see a bevvy of upgrades, including a multi-story lobby and more fan experiences.
August 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
10+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Asheville
From Montford to South Asheville, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools.
July 30, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Sports
Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Start your training — find out how to get involved in these new Olympic sports around Fort Worth.
July 30, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A canyon of boulders for climbing, with a few people sitting nearby, inside Mesa Rim.
Sports
New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to try them in Austin
Ah, we can just picture that Olympics podium and those shiny medals now.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Sit back, relax, and sip at these wineries near Lexington
You don’t have to travel to the Napa Valley for that true vineyard experience — just outside of Lexington seven wineries are ready to host you for glasses, tastings, and tours.
July 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A glass of white wine next to a stack of books at Great Legs in Indianapolis, IN.
Food
Sip and savor at these wineries and wine bars in Indy
Try a glass, enjoy a tasting, order a flight, or take home a bottle at these Indianapolis wine bars and wineries.
July 24, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Four mocktails in front of a bright mural.
Food
The latest data on nonalcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Raleigh
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of nonalcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in the City of Oaks.
July 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Fans sit in the foreground watching an Asheville Tourists came at sunset at McCormick Field.
Sports
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Asheville
From baseball to soccer, we’re sharing all the details of sports teams in Asheville.
July 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Sports
New Olympic sports and where to try them in Asheville
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Here’s where you can channel your inner Olympian and try out these sports in Asheville.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Get inked at these Lakeland tattoo shops
No matter what style of tattoo you prefer, check out one of these Swan City artists next time you’re looking to add some new ink.
July 15, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
15 school districts in the Seattle area
From Bellevue to Bainbridge, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the districts in and around Seattle.
July 11, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Live
45+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Raleigh
From public to private, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Raleigh.
July 8, 2024
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Anne Weber
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Culture
Walking trends in San Antonio
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Antonio compares.
July 3, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Culture
Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July
Check out these seven must-do Fourth of July events taking place in Lexington.
July 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A group of people stand in a parking lot in front of Lehman High, as seen from above.
Live
19 school districts around Austin
From AISD to Leander, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the districts in the Austin area.
July 1, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
Grill out with locally-sourced meats, fixins, and more
Fire up the grill and enjoy a cookout that’s curated with locally procured goods.
June 27, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
June 27, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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