Jessalin-Heins-Nagamoto-Headshot-LAL

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.

Support Good Local News
A young child shakes hands with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg with a table full of bags of school supplies for the First Day Festival behind them.
Culture
Get ready to go back to school at the First Day Festival
Get involved by donating or volunteering for this annual back-to-school festival.
July 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rendering of a potential Lowcountry Rapid Transit station on Remount St. featuring a covered waiting area and pedestrian crosswalks.
City
Make your voice heard about the upcoming Lowcountry Rapid Transit
Help shape the development of new businesses and housing around the upcoming Lowcountry Rapid Transit bus system by attending one of four upcoming workshops.
July 26, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Charleston
These are four of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 20, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Bench seating and lattice work on a rooftop bar.
Food
Get a first look at Stars Rooftop & Grill Room’s new Satellite Bar
The rooftop bar is getting a makeover complete with a new age policy + drink menu.
July 19, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A pedestrian bridge leading to buildings and construction cranes.
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Denver, CO
Planning a getaway? Check out Denver, Colorado, an outdoorsy, brewery-filled destination.
July 19, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Snapinsta.app_258717157_1747055975493541_564094756896557970_n_1080 (1).jpg
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Tampa Bay
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 18, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
RICtoday_CapitalTrail_Wide
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Richmond
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 18, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Seward Park at sunset with a bench in the foreground and the beach in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Seattle
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 18, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Oak trees stand atop a rolling green hill.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Sacramento
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 18, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
288862155_282115020745752_2649503308331237177_n
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
A view of the trailhead at Powell Butte Nature Park with Mount Hood in the background
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Portland
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Long Hunter State Park
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Nashville
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Stone bridge way with brick path.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these Louisville trails
These are three of our favorite wheelchair-friendly trails.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Picture of ASB Bridge and ice on the Missouri River
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Kansas City
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
A lawn with a lake in the background
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Indianapolis
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
Three shelves full of sriracaha bottles.
Food
Where has all the Sriracha gone?
The Sriracha shortage continues, leading to some high prices for the spicy condiment — but let’s look at the cause of the shortage and how can we get our hands on some hot sauce.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Lennie Omalza
annadiller_30906003_2545987365625458_7461595495920566272_n
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Columbia
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
A boardwalk along the lake with Austin's skyline in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Austin
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in San Antonio?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Adriana Christian
A stone walled ramp leads to a round observation deck overlooking blue mountain views.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Asheville
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
 · 
Trevor Peters
plastic-bags-in-air-scaled.jpg
Culture
How to reduce your use of single-use plastic
You’ve already bought the tote bags. Now what?
July 14, 2023
 · 
Grace Powers
A purple mural with multiple faces and the words "Eres un orgulo latino" in the center.
City
Take a look at the first installment of the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural Project
Eres un Orgullo Latino is referred to as “the first Latin Pride mural in Asheville” and is also the first installment of a new mural initiative.
July 12, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Wide-angle view of First Horizon Park.
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Sounds.
July 1, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland during an evening baseball game. A dark cloud lingers in the blue sky, blocking the sunset.
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Flying Tigers.
June 30, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Asheville Tourists fireworks
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Tourists.
June 29, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Three shelves full of sriracaha bottles.
Food
Where has all the Sriracha gone?
The Sriracha shortage continues, leading to some high prices for the spicy condiment — but let’s look at the cause of the shortage and how can we get our hands on some hot sauce.
June 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
bug bingo
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.
June 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
bug bingo
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.
June 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
bug bingo
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.
June 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
INDY.png
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.
June 27, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Load More