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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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City
Decode the code: Electric vehicle charging on residential properties
Thinking about getting an electric vehicle? Get the 411 on installing a charging port at your home.
June 4, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Play
Patios for outdoor dining around Boston, MA
Make the most of what’s left of patio weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Boston’s many beautiful patios.
June 3, 2024
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Jessica Burton
CHStoday dog beach rules
City
Dog regulations on Lowcountry beaches
The rules of the sand for dogs
May 31, 2024
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Mia Benvenuto
Fort Worth Zoo exploration & learning center
Culture
Take a peek at Fort Worth Zoo’s new Exploration & Learning Center
There’s always more ways to learn at the zoo.
May 30, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Biking in St. Pete
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Tampa?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
May 25, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The sun sets over Snell Isle. There is water in the foreground and land on either side, with dark trees, boats, and houses sitting in the shade. The sun is reflecting off the blueish water, and there are orange and yellow streaks in a partially cloudy sky as the sun gets lower.
Culture
16 places to enjoy the sunset in the Tampa Bay area
Tampa is perfect for soaking up the sun, even when it sets.
May 23, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A historic brick church has people lined up outside.
New to Lakeland
Get to know Lakeland’s diverse religious communities
From churches to mosques to synagogues to temples, Lakeland is home to a wide array of religious organizations.
May 23, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Three shelves full of sriracaha bottles.
Culture
Summer of 2024 may bring another Sriracha shortage
Huy Fong Foods may be facing another pepper problem this season, delaying Sriracha production. Don’t worry — we know how you can get your hands on some hot sauce.
May 15, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Blue sky with clouds and a big open field with a path.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Lexington
These are four of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
May 1, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Food
9 rooftop bars and restaurants in Charleston
We’re taking summer to new heights with nine rooftop bars + restaurants around Charleston.
April 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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 Lakeland?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
April 4, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A person leans over cast iron pots boiling over an open fire outdoors for maple sugaring.
Culture
Celebrate maple sugaring season in Boston
March is the peak month for maple syrup production.
March 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The sun sets over the labyrinth at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Culture
Get lost in these labyrinths around Seattle
We can guide you to the labyrinths around town... but we can’t guide you out. You’ll have to do that on your own.
March 11, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SATXtoday: Hiking Accessibility San Antonio Missions
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in San Antonio
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
March 8, 2024
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Trevor Peters
Bookstore interior with shelves and stacks of books
Culture
Join one of these local book clubs
Bookish Bostonians better bond at these book clubs.
March 7, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A row of leather seats with monitors.
Culture
Race over to the F1 Arcade in Boston
The world’s first official Formula 1 racing simulator is will open in April.
March 6, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Flowery courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Culture
Take advantage of the extra sunlight in Boston
Daylight saving time is here, let’s make the most of that extra hour of sunlight.
March 5, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A square pizza on a wire rack topped with vegan cheese, red sauce, and shredded basil.
Food
PDXtoday’s 2024 pizza bracket
We asked our readers and social media followers: Where is the best pizza in Portland? They chose a unique winner.
March 5, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Bruins and Celtics banners hanging
Culture
Is Leap Day lucky for the Boston Celtics or is it cursed?
We dove into every game the Celtics played on Leap Day since the NBA was formed.
February 28, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
fly fishing
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.
February 21, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A gardener pulls a plant out of the dirt
Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
It may be the dormant season for most growing things, but it’s the perfect time to plan ahead — spring will be here before you know it.
February 20, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
The blue propellor of a red plane.
Food
Your guide to the Tailspin Ale Fest
Drink beer, ciders, and more at Louisville’s historic airfield.
February 15, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Lexington's skyline including the Central Bank building and big blue building with little blue points and hearts
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Portland skyline and Mount Hood are bathed in the orange glow of sunset. Map pin icons with green hearts are sprinkled across different locations in the photo.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Photo of Fort Worth skyline with location markers with hearts inside them.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Asheville skyline with a sunset behind it and heart location markers over various buildings.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
You put our city on the map with your sweet, charming, hilarious love stories.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Love story map
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
RALtoday readers help put our city on the map by submitting love stories from around our city.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Graphic with background photo of canal in Indianapolis with heart icons
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
For Valentine’s Day, we made a Proxi map of love stories submitted by our readers, including romantic tales at Square Cat Vinyl and The Children’s Museum.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A shot of the downtown Kansas City skyline with five heart-filled map points.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Our readers found the most romantic places.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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