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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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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
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A group of people and small children cut a green ribbon to a playground.
City
Make an impact by submitting a project proposal for Leadership Greenville
Make your mark on Greenville’s community by submitting a proposal for the 50th anniversary of Leadership Greenville.
June 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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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.
June 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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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.
June 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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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.
June 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Tampa Tarpons.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Padres season is back
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The gates at Sutter Health Park
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the River Cats.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A pitcher is seen from behind in mid pitch with the stadium around him.
Sports
Summer baseball forecast for the Hillsboro Hops
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Hillsboro Hops.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Louisville Bats.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
An exterior shot of a Lexington Counter Clocks field with a giant baseball statue
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local American professional baseball team, the Lexington Counter Clocks.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Indianapolis Indians.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Photo of baseball field
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Major League Baseball team, the Texas Rangers.
June 19, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Fireflies.
June 19, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Clippers.
June 19, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Boston
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
June 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
89 gopher frogs released
Learn more about the efforts to help the state-endangered gopher frog.
June 16, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A black and white photo of a man standing outside the Joyful Alternative's Greene Street shop front.
Culture
Remembering the Joyful Alternative 20 years after its closure
We reflect on the history of Joyful Alternative and share some of our readers’ favorite memories of this counter-culture staple from 1970 to 2003.
June 6, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Madison
Let the kids plan a day of fun-filled activities.
June 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Congaree National Park Trails
Travel and Outdoors
How to get a fishing license in South Carolina
You don’t need to be a resident… but it sure is cheaper.
June 1, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
How to get a fishing license in South Carolina
You don’t need to be a resident… but it sure is cheaper.
June 1, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Small blooming wildflowers up close, with a sweeping mountain vista in the distance.
Travel and Outdoors
Our guide to visiting 7 of the best national parks
From Joshua Tree to the Great Smoky Mountains, here’s everything you need to know about permits, activities, and camping.
May 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Charleston
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
May 30, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Weeping willow from Elvis' home in Graceland found in Hollis Garden in Lakeland, FL
Travel and Outdoors
Take the walk of fame through Lakeland’s celebrity trees
See willows, oaks, and more grown from those owned by big names right here in one of Lakeland’s public gardens.
May 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Learn more about how we got our perfect Municipal Equality Index score
How did we score a 100 out of 100?
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Seattle maintains perfect Municipal Equality Index score for 10 years
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
San Antonio maintains perfect Municipal Equality Index score for 3 years
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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