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Patrick Sidwell

Senior Product Editor

Patrick went to the University of South Florida before working in radio news for iHeartMedia. Now a resident of Portland, Maine, you’ll find him at live events with a plate of good food, browsing the exhibits at a local museum, or exploring New England with his dogs.

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Explore 20 parks in Orlando
We’re highlighting the 20 best parks that Orlando has to offer — complete with playgrounds, trails, dog parks, tennis courts, and lakefront views.
August 26, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
WStoday: 2024 Summer reads layed out on the table at Book Ferret in Winston-Salem, NC
Travel and Outdoors
Where would you put an outdoor library in Winston-Salem?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Twin City.
August 25, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A satellite image of Greenville from way up. Greenville is labeled at the middle of an intersection of four blue lines — one is going north, another is going east, another south, and another west. They are latitude and longitude lines which stretch off the sides of the page.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Greenville’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of GVL, cities across the world await.
August 22, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A satellite image looking down on Florida. Orlando is in the middle, with thin blue lines pointing north, east, south, and west from it into the ocean.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Orlando’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of O-Town, cities across the world await.
August 21, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
The main entrance to the Orlando Public Library. The brownish-beige stone building has columns and varied levels in its architecture, with "Orlando Public Library" written on the front of the entrance. There are two palm trees — one on the left, and one on the right. A sole person walks in front of the entrance wearing business attire.
Travel and Outdoors
Where would you put an outdoor library in Orlando?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in O-Town.
August 21, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
Mailbag: Your thoughts on an outdoor library in Tampa Bay
We asked where you’d put one in TBAY, and you sent in your ideas.
August 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Food
5 of Orlando’s tastiest sourdough spots
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in town.
August 19, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
blue ridge mountains
History
Local toponymy: The origins of WNC place names
We’re exploring the history behind the names of some local landmarks.
August 18, 2025
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Grace Powers
Legacy Park in Greenville SC
Travel and Outdoors
Mailbag: Your thoughts on an outdoor library in Greenville
We asked where you’d put one in GVL, and you sent in your ideas.
August 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Two loaves of sourdough side-by-side on a wooden cutting board. One is cut in half, perched against the other at an angle. They have crusts and a sof interior, with a blurry light background appearing to be a window to outside.
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Greenville
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in GVL, or start making your own.
August 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
GVLtoday M. Judson
Travel and Outdoors
Where would you put an outdoor library in Greenville?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in GVL.
August 8, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
DECO books
City
Where would you put an outdoor library in Raleigh?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Oak City.
August 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A horse in a field in the morning haze. There is a yellowish glow from distant sunlight coming through the trees, casting yellowish tones on the grass. Fences and trees surround the lone horse who is grazing.
Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Lexington Public Library Central Library location
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.
History
Local toponymy: The origin of Greenville place names
We looked at why parts of GVL are named what they’re named.
July 31, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
two loaves of bread
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Northern Virginia
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in NOVA, or start making your own.
July 28, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
An old-timey, sepia-toned photo of soldiers at Camp Sevier. There are four rows of young men lined up, facing the camera in their uniforms and brimmed hats. Some are standing, some are sitting, some are lying on their sides. A wooden building is behind them, and a field for training is behind that building.
History
Greenville during World War I: Camp Sevier
The Textile Capital of the World did its part in securing victory for the Allies during the conflict.
July 25, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Tampa Bay?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in TBAY.
July 24, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
People overlooking DC from Arlington Ridge Park. Small groups are spread out across the grass, some with dogs, some on blankets. The sky is blue, yellow, orange, and pink, and the Washington Memorial is visible in the background.
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Northern Virginia?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in NOVA.
July 23, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Kansas City?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in KC.
July 18, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
SATX: meadow brunch spot
Food
Our readers’ under-the-radar eats in San Antonio
We asked, you answered. Here are your hidden gems in SATX.
July 15, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Louisville?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in SATX.
July 14, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
City editor Iván holds up "The House on Mango Street" with a "Love Your Local" bookmark.
City
Where would you put an outdoor library in San Antonio?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in SATX.
July 9, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Two people walking away from flood wreckage. At least one tree is in the foreground, on its side, branches everywhere. More trees are fallen in the background, and a misty grey sky is ahead.
Find a verified GoFundMe for victims of the Central Texas floods
It can be hard to know how to help, so we rounded up a few certified fundraisers.
July 7, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Austin skyline
Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Austin
It’s halftime, folks, so let’s make the rest of the year count with these local ideas. What will the next six months look like for you?
July 3, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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48 murals around San Antonio
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
July 3, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
Yellow and orange sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Asheville
It’s halftime, folks. How are we making the rest of 2025 the best of 2025?
July 1, 2025
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Grace Powers
WStoday: WS Picnic Ladies Movie Night
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Winston-Salem
It’s halftime, folks. What will the next six months look like for you?
July 1, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
A view of the Pedestrian Bridge and the Cumberland River.
Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Nashville
It’s halftime, folks. What will the next six months of 2025 look like for you?
July 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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