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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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A row of donuts filled with colorful creams from Gwenie's Pastries
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in NOVA
Dining in NOVA is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 18, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Live
What does it cost to live in Cowtown?
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Fort Worth, TX, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
September 17, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Travel and Outdoors
The good, the bad, and the tasty: Indiana’s Black Walnut trees
Locals have lived alongside these native trees for hundreds of years, but it’s not always easy to share a backyard with the Black Walnut’s constantly falling fruits.
September 8, 2025
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Madison McMillen
A hand holds out a dish with four small shot glasses and two condiment dishes on top. Inside of the shot glasses is a green liquid topped with a hollow breaded sphere filled with food.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and upcoming restaurants in Orlando
Dining in Orlando is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The interior of a dark restaurant. A series of booths surrounded by a hexagon shape are stacked on top of each other, with stairs leading to the booths placed higher up.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Knoxville
Dining in Knoxville is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
NOOGAtoday | Hang gliding
Culture
8 local adult birthday party ideas
It’s your birthday, you can party if you want to.
July 21, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A graphic of a giant basketball behind the Louisville skyline in shades of purple.
Culture
What if Louisville had a WNBA team?
The women’s basketball program at the University of Louisville is top-notch, but what would a WNBA expansion look like?
July 16, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Three cheese pies made with tomatoes on a tray.
Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” returns to Charleston
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is the best way to celebrate tomato season.
July 10, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Chef Rebecca Barron's headshot.
Culture

What’s in Rebecca Barron’s kitchen?
We sat down with Rebecca Barron, the culinary director for 5th & Taylor in Nashville. She told us what she keeps in her fridge, plus the one ingredient that makes everything taste better.
July 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A green graphic of the Charlotte skyline, backdropped with the outline of a giant basketball.
Culture
What if Charlotte had a WNBA team?
We used to have the Charlotte Sting, but what would a new expansion look like?
July 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A pink and red graphic of the San Antonio skyline, backdropped with the outline of a giant basketball.
Culture
What if San Antonio had a WNBA team?
We used to have the San Antonio Stars, but what would a new expansion look like?
June 26, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Rebecca Barron stands in front of a brick wall with one hand on her hip, smiling at something off camera. She wears glasses, a black chef coat and a khaki apron. Her curly hair is in a bun and there is a floral tattoo on her forearm.
Culture
What’s in Rebecca Barron’s kitchen?
We sat down with Rebecca Barron, the culinary director for 5th & Taylor, Alleia, and 2nd American. She told us what she keeps in her fridge, plus the one ingredient that makes everything taste better.
June 20, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Stay in the know with new and upcoming Greenville restaurants
Dining in Greenville is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
June 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Someone holding up a cup of chocolate ice cream in front of the exterior of Lick. The business' sign hangs in the background, and you can see red bistro patio furniture on the sidewalk.
Food
Locals’ favorite ice cream spots in San Antonio
Keep cool with these local recommendations for ice cream shops.
June 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Yellow and orange sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Culture
How to spend the longest day of the year in Asheville
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and we’ve got all the best ways to celebrate around town.
June 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
An aerial photo at sunset of downtown San Antonio.
Culture
New in town? Dos and don’ts for San Antonians who just moved here
Plus, what is the worst thing a new San Antonian can do?
June 11, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A dark blue sky surrounds the top of the Wells Fargo Center, a large building with a domed top.
City
3 of the tallest buildings towering in Winston-Salem’s skyline
New developments and buildings are underway all over Winston-Salem. But which are the tallest?
June 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SATXtoday: Skyline San Antonio
City
Honoring Emancipation Day in San Antonio
A resource guide about the history and celebration of Juneteenth in San Antonio.
June 2, 2025
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Adriana Christian
Several Pallet temporary shelter pods stand in a concrete lot. They are white boxes with blue doors and small windows. Some are painted with big horn sheep, columbine flowers, and elk.
City
What is Metro Nashville doing with the Pallet shelters it bought during the COVID-19 pandemic?
It took a few years, but it looks like these temporary shelters will provide housing soon.
May 29, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A hand with manicured nails holds a KC Hot Dog King hot dog slathered with toppings and ketchup in paper.
Culture

Take a bite out of this KC-style hot dog
Chicago’s got one, and even Seattle has its own signature recipe, so we’re planting our flag on the hot dog map.
May 23, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
What’s Greenville’s bike score?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
May 22, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
City
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Antonio
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
May 21, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
A close up of the North Italia Cacio e Pepe Dirty Martini with olives and pepper floating in a martini glass.
Culture
Where to get a Caesar salad, fries, and a martini in Nashville
It’s the perfect meal, and no one can convince us otherwise.
May 20, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
How to use Chattanooga’s 311 service
Report a pothole, request graffiti removal, and get non-emergency help.
May 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The a ferry installs a barge on the far riverbank beneath the green and steel Gay Street Bridge on a sunny day.
City
Updates on the Gay Street Bridge repair project
It looks like the bridge will reopen for foot traffic as early as this year.
May 16, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Walnut Street Bridge during sunset
Culture
Why Chattanooga is the best city in Tennessee
We know we’re the best, but here’s some proof.
May 15, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Cooper Flagg
Culture
How to get lucky in Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks just nabbed the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Clearly we were born under a lucky star.
May 14, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Live
Don’t break the bank: $10 lunches in Columbus
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 15 lunches from sandwiches to pizzas to fast and casual options around the city.
May 13, 2025
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Hanna Williford
A pink alcove with prints, t-shirts, and a sign that reads Happy Mama Designs
Culture
Spruce up your space with these San Antonio small businesses
Home improvement, but make it from a local small business.
May 7, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
What do locals really call things in San Antonio?
Be honest with us, does anyone really call it the Alamo City outloud?
May 6, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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