Michael Beausoleil

Michael Beausoleil

Senior Product Editor

Michael is based in San Diego, CA and joined 6AM City after working in higher education and a decade of creating digital content. When he’s not writing, he enjoys drinking coffee, watching competition reality shows, and discovering music.

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A trick-or-treaters in a green costume holding a candy bag while kicking.
Culture
Trick-or-treat: celebrate Halloween in Lexington
Have a night full of treats — not tricks — whether you’re trick-or-treating, passing candy out, or just avoiding the extra traffic.
October 16, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
8 Spirit Halloween stores open in the Austin area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
October 14, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Small Business
ORLtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 14, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
Aerial shot of the river at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary with trees with multiple shades of leaves.
Weather
When to expect peak fall foliage in Lexington
October is going to be a colorful month in Fayette County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 13, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A pizza covered in fennel and onions.
Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
October 9, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A Spirit Halloween store in a retail plaza. The building has a red roof and cars line the parking lot.
Business
14+ Spirit Halloween stores come to the Fort Worth area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
October 6, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An open pizza box with a full pizza and two to-go containers of a white sauce.
Live
A guide to Richmond’s pizza scene
Here’s where to grab a slice at 25+ pizza restaurants around the River City
October 1, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A white building with a rounded entrance and stairs leading to the door. There are 12 glass panels in front of the door leading to a round emblem. The building reads "City Hall" and there are two signs that say "Welcome to Orlando City Hall."
City
Orlando’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget approved
Orlando City Council adopted the $1.8 billion budget that will guide city operations and services from Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026.
September 29, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An aerial vantage of a car driving along a forested road surrounded by trees with colored leaves.
Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage around Charlotte
October is going to be a colorful month in the Charlotte area, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
September 25, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Five female dancers in colorful dresses and two male performers in black hats and suits.
Culture
The 25th HoLa Festival returns to Knoxville
The two-day event will feature food, vendors, music, fireworks, and entertainment at the Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park.
September 24, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Orange leaves on a tree and the Sunsphere atop a green pillar.
Culture

When to expect peak fall foliage in Knoxville
October is going to be a colorful month in the Knoxville area, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
September 22, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Orlando skyscrapers in the morning with a view of Lake Eola. There is a blue outline of the Walt Disney Amphitheater and a clear blue sky. The skyline is reflected in the lake water.
City
Orlando is a top city for economic growth
The City Beautiful ranked No. 3 in an economic growth study conducted by Coworking Cafe when looking at mid-sized cities in the US.
September 16, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Storefront of Writer’s Block Bookstore with a red-and-white striped awning, book displays in the windows, and a hanging flower basket by the entrance. A black bench sits on the sidewalk in front.
Culture
11 independent bookstores in Orlando
Find your next great read at one of these stores in the Orlando area that’s literally focused on literature.
September 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Tramell Tillman in a white shirt and striped tie stands with arms outstretched in an episode of "Severance," holding a baton, in front of a marching band dressed in blue uniforms with “LUMON” written on them. The room is lit with a cool blue glow. The band members play drums in the background.
Culture
UT alumnus Tramell Tillman makes history at the 2025 Emmy Awards
The actor became the first Black man to win the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama for his role in the Apple TV+ show “Severance.”
September 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Live
Get a slice of this Cowtown pizza guide
If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve put together a list of 20+ of the best places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough. Fort Worth’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves.
September 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A rendering of the proposed Pulse Night Club memorial in Orlando. The design includes pillars illuminated in rainbow colors and a large, glowing tower on the left.
City
Orlando City Council approves Pulse Memorial plans
The $12 million project will incorporate feedback from the victims’ families and aims to be completed by the end of 2027.
September 10, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Street view of a shaded sidewalk with storefronts featuring large windows, hanging Union Ave Books signs, and reflections of bicycles. A chalkboard sign sits on the walkway near two bikes parked at the curb. Trees line the street, and a few pedestrians are visible in the distance.
Culture
7 independent bookstores in Knoxville
Find your next great read at one of these stores in the Knoxville area that’s literally focused on literature.
September 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A singer on stage at the Kia Center in Orlando. There is a large crowd around the stage and blue lights illuminate the performer.
Play
35+ upcoming concerts headed to Orlando
Luke Bryan? Check. Tate McRae? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
September 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A Spirit Halloween store in a retail plaza. The building has a red roof and cars line the parking lot.
Culture
Ghosts of Raleigh’s past: Shop 9 Spirit Halloween locations
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
September 4, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Alt text: A colorful county fair scene with a Ferris wheel in the background, striped tents, and food stands including one for funnel cakes. The entrance archway reads "Kissel Entertainment" with decorative artwork. People walk through the fairgrounds toward games and rides.
Culture
Your ticket to the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair
The 10-day event will bring rides, food, entertainment, and concerts to Chilhowee Park from Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 14.
September 3, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A Spirit Halloween store in a retail plaza. The building has a red roof and cars line the parking lot.
Business
5 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Nashville area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
September 2, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A Spirit Halloween store in a retail plaza. The building has a red roof and cars line the parking lot.
Retail
9 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Kansas City area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
September 2, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
The outside of a Spirit Halloween store, with a large banner of a grim reaper and cardboard cutouts of costumes in the windows.
4 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Lakeland area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
September 2, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A Spirit Halloween store in a retail plaza. The building has a red roof and cars line the parking lot.
Culture
6 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Knoxville area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
August 27, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An arched black metal sign reading “Historic City of Winter Park, Established 1882” stands over a brick-paved street lined with trees and greenery under a clear blue sky.
City
Winter Park installs its first of two community gateway signs
The gateway honors the city’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places, with the second sign slated to arrive in late September.
August 25, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A black vintage-style street clock stands on a sidewalk in front of trees and parked cars. A brown sign nearby reads “Parramore National Register Historic District.” The scene is set on a sunny day with blue sky and scattered clouds.
City
Parramore Park’s four-faced clock returns
The clock was donated to the City of Orlando in 2009 but had been sitting in storage for nearly a decade as the area was being renovated.
August 25, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A small stage is set up with two microphones and a speaker in front of a wood-paneled wall that has the "Open Chord" logo and the phrase "all things music" illuminated in soft purple and white lights. Dark curtains and brick walls frame the stage area. Stage lighting equipment hangs from the ceiling above.
Play
15+ upcoming concerts headed to Knoxville
Lainey Wilson? Check. Jonas Brothers? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
August 22, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A Southwest Airplane ascending into the sky. The body of the plane is blue with yellow, white, and red stripes on the back tail.
City
Southwest Airlines plans to come to McGhee Tyson Airport
The airline will start taking off in early 2026 and offer round-trip service to four destinations in the US.
August 14, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
TAKE YOUR MUSIC FOR A RIDE - Universal Orlando Resort's groundbreaking new roller coaster - Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit - is now open. Never before have guests been able to choose the soundtrack to their ride from 30 songs within five genres of music, experience first-ever maneuvers and create a personalized take-home video using cutting-edge technology.
Culture
Universal Studios Florida will close the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
The steel coaster will be removed from the park to make space for a new, yet-to-be-announced attraction.
August 13, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A bronze statue of Elvis Presley wearing a belt and holding in guitar. This display is in the Tennessee Welcome Center in Memphis and sits in a room with glass windows and doors.
Culture
Elvis Presley’s Tennessee and Knoxville history
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll lived in Memphis for a time, but his story includes visits to Knoxville and a legacy in Tennessee.
August 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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