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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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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Derby City
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
September 13, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Columbus
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
September 7, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s play bug bingo
If you’re the kind of kid who’s always looking for creepy-crawlies, use this field guide to bugs… and see if you can get a bingo.
September 1, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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City
Everything you need to know about taking out the trash in Nashville
From recycling to leaf collection to heavy loads, we’ve got the dirt on how to get rid of your trash.
September 1, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A little girl walking in the lobby of Marbles Kids Museum.
Culture
Plan your kid’s perfect day in the City of Oaks
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy. Bonus: We include a reflection for your kid’s perfect day.
September 1, 2023
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Cat George
A crowd gathers at the entrance gate to King Richard's Faire which resembles a thatched roof cottage.
Culture
King Richard’s Faire returns to Carver for libations and merriment
Make haste to this year’s faire.
August 30, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Yellow Waffle House sign backdropped by mountains and sky.
Food
What is the Waffle House Index?
Learn how the national diner’s closing practices can help measure the severity of a local storm.
August 29, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Tampa Skyline
Weather
Stay connected to the news during Hurricane Idalia
Here’s Tampa Bay county news services, radio stations, and other ways to stay in-the-know during the storm.
August 28, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Weather
Tips for staying safe during Hurricane Idalia
Here’s what you need to know as the first major storm of the 2023 Hurricane Season approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida.
August 28, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Entertainment
A kid’s perfect day in Sacramento
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
August 25, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Culture
A legendary Hawaiian voyaging canoe visits Seattle
Seattle is one of 300+ ports the canoe will make on The Moananuiākea Voyage
August 24, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Portland, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Portland.
August 23, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in San Antonio, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom Awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in San Antonio.
August 23, 2023
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Nicholas Caballero
FTW-Second Rodeo Brewing
Culture
Second Rodeo Brewing voted best bathroom in Fort Worth, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Fort Worth.
August 22, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
A rendering of the 1st & Battery Portal Porch project which features benches and potted trees.
Development
Celebrate the opening of the First and Battery Portal Porch
Belltown is getting a new public space and you’ve got to check it out.
August 21, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Lexington, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Lexington.
August 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two Army soldiers in fatigues evaluate a hole at Fort Jackson Golf Course
Culture
Fort Jackson Golf Club is now open to the public
Check out all the details of this club heralded as “the finest golf operation the military has to offer.”
August 17, 2023
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David Stringer
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Volunteer
Get involved with Tampa Bay organizations for National Nonprofit Day
Show some love to the Cigar City + the Burg through supporting these nonprofits.
August 16, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Volunteer
Get involved with local organizations for National Nonprofit Day
Show some love to your community through supporting these nonprofits.
August 16, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Everything you need to know about taking out the trash in Charleston
From recycling to leaf collection to heavy loads, we’ve got the dirt on how to get rid of your trash.
August 15, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Take a peek at Tampa Bay’s best bathrooms
We weren’t honored in the Cintas Awards this year, but we still need to share the scoop on these local, luxurious latrines.
August 10, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Girl taking a mirror selfie in bathroom at Bovaconti
Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Indianapolis, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Indianapolis.
August 10, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Instagram
Your civic doody: Vote for LEX’s best bathrooms
Although Lexington didn’t make it to Cintas Best Restroom awards finalists — we’re taking matters into our own hands.
August 10, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Which Tampa Bay area spot has the most captivating commode?
We want to know your favorite breathtaking bathrooms, luxurious latrines, and wondrous water closets.
August 9, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s play bug bingo
If you’re the kind of kid who’s always looking for creepy-crawlies, use this field guide to bugs… and see if you can get a bingo.
August 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Business
Is your city one of Milken Institute’s best-performing cities?
The Milken Institute released its list of top-performing cities in 2023 — see if your city made the top 50 and how it earned its ranking.
August 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in San Diego
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
August 3, 2023
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Trevor Peters
The back of a Republic Garbage truck with a Colts sticker and American flag.
City
Everything you need to know about taking out the trash in Indianapolis
From recycling to leaf collection to heavy loads, we’ve got the dirt on how to get rid of your trash.
August 3, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Boston
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
August 3, 2023
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Trevor Peters
A row of sinks and mirrors lined with lights in the marble bathroom at Drusie and Darr.
Culture
Take a look at the best bathrooms contenders (and the snubs)
It’s time to vote for Cintas Best Restroom awards — did your city make the list of best bathrooms?
August 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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