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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WStoday: Winston-Salem skyline
City
Winston-Salem rankings worth bragging about
How does the Twin City stack up against other places in the US? Pretty well, according to these national publications.
January 17, 2025
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Cambridge Wrege
HOB Coffee Mural in North Park San Diego
Work
Your guide to San Diego’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 17, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A cooler with eggs, including an empty shelf with 12-count large, white eggs for $5.29.
Culture
Why are eggs harder to find in Asheville?
A decline in egg-producing hens have caused egg prices in Asheville to increase, if you can even find them.
January 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A group of people marching with a MLK sign as part of the MLK Peace March
City
How to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Asheville
Observe the federal holiday with speeches, demonstrations, and service opportunities around Buncombe County.
January 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A mural of Asheville resembling a post card with flowers, a river, an eagle, and a bear.
Culture
How Asheville ranked in 2024
Many publications showed Asheville love in 2024, including these placements on national rankings.
January 13, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Snow-covered mountains in the distance with trees and forest in front of them.
City
Remembering Asheville’s coldest day on record
If you think it’s cold now, imagine Asheville’s coldest day on record when temps dipped to -16°.
January 9, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A cocktail glass with orange liquid inside and a slice of orange.
Food
10 mocktails to sip on in Asheville
These 10 drink options are packed with flavor — not alcohol — making it easy to find a zero-proof option while out in Asheville.
January 6, 2025
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Brook Bolen
Local Author Books section at the San Diego Central Library
Arts
Books written by San Diego authors
All of these writers have ties to America’s Finest City.
January 3, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
The Virginia State Capitol with lights on the entranceway and a tiled mosaic in front of it.
City
5 new laws that apply to Richmonders in 2025
These regulations will impact employee benefits, health care, and the services available to Virginia residents in 2025.
January 3, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
FTW Spotify Wrapped Gif | FTWtoday
City
2024 Fort Worth Wrapped: Cowtown’s top news of the year
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see which stories Fort Worthians tuned into?
December 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Distance shot of the Old Fayette County Court House
Real Estate
Lexington’s Richardsonian Romanesque history
This architectural style gained popularity in the late 1800s but can still be seen at many of Lexington’s landmarks and homes.
December 16, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Black and white photograph of cars parked along a row of storefronts. Snow has been swept from sidewalks and is piled between the sidewalks and the cars.
City
The history of snow in Winston-Salem
What are the highs and lows when it comes to snow storms in The Twin City, and can you expect a white Christmas this year?
December 13, 2024
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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.
December 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A red brick building next to a blue brick building in lexington ky
City
Lexington introduces its STR complaint hotline
Locals now have a designated website and portal where they can submit concerns pertaining to short term rentals and rule violations.
November 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
An exterior view of Lakeland Regional Medical Center with a glass building, brick building, and a grassy median with a fountain.
Wellness
How germ-prone is Lakeland?
According to Soliant Health, Lakeland ranks low on its list of cities most likely to get sick, and there are precautions you can take this flu season.
November 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A tall, black, pointed monument at Veterans Park in Lexington, KY, that honors inductees in the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame.
City
Ways to honor veterans in Lexington
The city shows its gratitude for United States Armed Forces servicepeople through art, volunteering, and business opportunities.
November 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A map of Lexington with five yellow areas highlighted.
City
Urban County Planning adopts the Urban Growth Master Plan
Lexington plans to expand by 2,800 acres and add five new areas to the city that will support its population and housing growth.
November 6, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Black Heritage Experiences Crystal Ludwick Photo Go To Lou
Culture
6+ activities for retired locals in Louisville
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Louisville.
November 4, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A skeleton for Dia de los Muertos at the Living Arts and Sciences museum in lexington.
Culture
Día de los Muertos events around town
Help celebrate Día de los Muertos and honor those who have passed at one of these events happening in town.
October 29, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Snow and the state Kentucky state capitol.
Business
Kentucky exported $40B in goods in 2023
The record-breaking number is supported with additional funding to the STEP program to help local businesses enter the global market.
October 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Dishes from Tuk Tuk Snack Shop including a bowl with greens, meat, and rice; a sandwich on a wheat bun; and veggies and dipping sauce.
Food
Lexington ranks as the 4th best food city in the US
The city earned the ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for its culinary excellence and distilleries.
October 25, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
colleyville-lo-impact-jazzercise
Culture
15+ activities for retired locals in Fort Worth
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Fort Worth.
October 24, 2024
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Kate Mazade
Four older adults sitting in chairs making music by playing instruments like the flute or recorder at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Culture
10+ activities for retired locals in Lexington
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Lexington.
October 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
lex-glow-ride
Travel and Outdoors
Let’s glow: The Lex Glow Ride returns
Hundreds of Lexingtonians are planning to decorate their bikes with glowing lights and participate in a community-wide cycling event.
October 22, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
Folks kayaking
Culture
10 activities for retired locals in Chattanooga
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Chattanooga.
October 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Catalogue Collection sweater
Culture
Sweater weather has arrived in Chattanooga
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Knights in armor battling in a field as crews hold cameras and mics.
Entertainment
FilmLEX introduced to bring more entertainment projects to Lexington
The initiative offers financial incentives to encourage production studios to use Lexington and its talent pool for projects.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A rack of sweaters for sale at Vintage Therapy.
Weather
Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Airbnb CG Coronado Crown Villa
Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Diego
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around America’s Finest City and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
October 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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