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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Assistant Managing Editor

Jessalin is based in Brooklyn, NY and holds Masters’ from the University of Colorado and The New School. She loves walking her chihuahuas in Prospect Park and hunting for the perfect brunch.

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See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Here’s the carved pumpkin winner, submitted by one of our CBUStoday readers.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
GVLtoday Pumpkin Carving
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See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Lady Liberty” by Phil S.
October 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A rendering of the canopy planned for Starlight Theater
Starlight Theatre then and now
Take a peek at the renderings for the upcoming renovations on this historic theater.
October 16, 2023
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Bella Rainey
A child's hair flies up from static electricity while touching a metal ball.
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Kansas City
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
October 16, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Saoirse Ronan and Beanie Feldstein in Lady Bird
Culture
Halloween costumes inspired by Sacramento
Dress as the city’s iconic heroes... and villains
October 13, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Face of giant Eddie exhibit with hand holding a dragonfly
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Columbia
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
October 9, 2023
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David Stringer
Two adults wearing a pineapple and peach costume wheel a stroller to the costume contest at the north charleston harvest festival
Culture
Fall for the North Charleston Harvest Festival
The 10th Annual Harvest Festival is filled with autumnal festivities
October 6, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A colorful treehouse structure surrounded by fake trees made out of metal.
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Chattanooga
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
October 4, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
WStoday: Halloween pumpkin carving
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Try this: WStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
October 3, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try this: LOUtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
October 2, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
NOOGAtoday | Pumpkin Carving Contest
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Try this: NOOGAtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A field filled with pumpkins in front of a red barn and a sign that says Bob's Corn a& Pumpkin Farm
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Try this: SEAtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Four carved pumpkins sit next to each other on a deck,
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Try this: SJtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try this: COLAtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: SDtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: AVLtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try this: SACtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: CBUStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try this: RICtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: GVLtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A pile of white, green, and orange pumpkins against a brick wall
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Thank you for putting your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our first carving contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A stack of pumpkins with a large pumpkin photo-opp in the background.
Culture
Try this: TBAYtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Orange sky in Charleston, SC
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Try this: CHStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A bin is filled with orange + striped green pumpkins.
Culture
Try this: NASHtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A large pumpkin in front of a dog wearing a pumpkin on his head.
Culture
Try this: RALtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our pumpkin carving contest.
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
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Try this: PDXtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A medical professional inserts a needle into someone's arm.
How to donate blood in San Jose
Donating blood is an effective way to give back to the community. Here’s what to know to make a donation in San Jose.
September 28, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
A little girl walks along a fallen tree while holding her dad's hand.
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A kid’s perfect day in Portland
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
September 28, 2023
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Ben McBee
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
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Try this: INDYtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Tons of jack-o-lanterns all lit up
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Try this: LEXtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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