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Dayten Rose

Multi-City Editor, Midwest

Dayten is based in Kansas City, MO and studied sociolinguistics at Truman State University, where he was the editor-in-chief of Windfall Magazine. He loves exploring tiny towns in the Midwest, weird history, and Dungeons & Dragons.

The South Carolina flag
History
History of the South Carolina flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
November 11, 2024
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Dayten Rose
The Emily Morgan Hotel, a 13-story wedge-shaped Gothic building.
History
The haunted Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio
Stay the night — you might just stay for the rest of your life.
October 30, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Travel and Outdoors
Feed Columbia birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
October 21, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Live
Farmers markets in Columbia
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Columbia, SC.
October 3, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
A cardinal perched on a seed feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed Richmond birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
September 27, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A swan swimming across Lake Morton at sunset
Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up Lakeland’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
August 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A clear plastic container holding a large cinnamon bun with white frosting on top. In the background, many people are standing or walking on a tree-lined street.
Live
Farmers markets in Greenville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up farmers markets around Greenville, SC.
July 24, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A cellphone is nestled in a car phone holder. On the phone's screen is a photo of downtown Memphis and a screen that says "Memphis, TN" with a play button in the center.
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Autio: A collection of location-based stories perfect for your road trip
Video may have killed the radio star, but Autio? It’s got ‘em both beat.
July 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A body of reflective blue-green water surrounded on all sides by trees and thick plantlife.
Tampa Bay area ranks twice on Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best Things to Do”
Two local excursions made Tripadvisor’s list of top experiences in the US — one is in the heart of the TBAY, while the other will make a perfect day trip.
June 27, 2024
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Dayten Rose
Orange and yellow fireworks burst over the water before two high rises, near a green shore with trees. Colorful lights from the city are reflected in the water.
Events
15+ sparkling Fourth of July events across Tampa Bay
From classic firework shows on the river to yacht cruises, there’s something for everyone this Fourth of July in TBAY.
June 27, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge captured from below and up close. The sky is blue and there are very few clouds, while the water below the bridge is a richer shade of blue with waves.
Tampa International Airport to host 2024 International Photography Competition
The largest International Photography Competition to date, with 2,557 photographs submitted from 59 countries, kicks off Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m.
June 25, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Arts
Get to know the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio
Celebrate one of the Southwest’s pioneer Chicano arts organizations.
June 21, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
Williams Brice
800-bed student housing community to go up near William-Brice Stadium
Adjacent to the $1 billion Stadium Project site, the “cottage-style student housing community” will feature a resort-style pool and a Jumbotron.
June 19, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Development
Two sustainability-minded developments in the works in Fort Worth
Between developers reducing their energy footprint through the use of shipping crates + housing reusing vacated offices in town, these two developments show what sustainable development can do.
June 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The Texas flag
History
History of the Texas flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
June 11, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
A 20-foot-high sculpture of a tornado made of blue, up-and-right-facing arrows. It's set in a gravel lot inside of a roundabout.
Culture
Fort Worth dedicates a new sculpture at Las Vegas Trail roundabout
The “Right Turn Only” sculpture consists of upward-facing arrows in a swirl that mirrors traffic around the roundabout + the air patterns created by airplane wings.
June 7, 2024
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Dayten Rose
An open pink egg crate with four spots, each filled with a scoop of ice cream. Two are brown, one is pink, and one is grayish-white and dusted with chocolate.
Food
5 food flights in Fort Worth
Don’t let analysis paralysis put a damper on your meal — order one of these food flights so you can sample every flavor + get your fill at the same time.
June 7, 2024
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Dayten Rose
FTW-Fort Worth Convention Center
Government
What’s to come for the Convention Center District
The renovation will create a pedestrian-friendly destination with shops, walkways, and restaurants.
June 4, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Feel the love during Fort Worth’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Learn more about the events and organizations raising awareness and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community throughout Pride Month.
June 4, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A honeybee on a cluster of star-shaped pale pink flowers.
Travel and Outdoors
Native plants to add to your Portland garden
Incorporating native plants into the urban garden is a win-win for pollinators, the environment, and the gardener.
June 3, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Squirrel Carolina Wildlife
Travel and Outdoors
Help Carolina Wildlife Center save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 3, 2024
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Dayten Rose
An aquatic center prominently featuring a lazy river, with a zero-depth entry pool and play equipment on one side and a water slide on the other. A nearby competition pool also includes diving boards, rock walls, and swimming lanes.
Travel and Outdoors
Lenexa’s Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center to open after $15 million renovations
With new looks, new amenities, and new accessibility features, Sar-Ko-Par will open Saturday, May 25 after two years in development.
May 16, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a nectar feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed birds in Kansas City
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
May 16, 2024
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Dayten Rose
The Kansas City Museum, with the garden in its full bloom.
Kansas City Museum tells the Whole Story
A $10,000 grant from Missouri Humanities will help fund the Kansas City Museum’s new programming series, “The Whole Story.”
May 14, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A little girl rides a cartoon elephant down a procession in a black-and-white film. Two ostriches carry a sign that reads "Welcome Alice."
Culture
3 movies from Kansas City’s film history
Kansas City was a few near misses from becoming a Hollywood of its own — but these three pieces of local film history tell a story that’s uniquely us.
May 14, 2024
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Dayten Rose
Sheryl Crow slides on her knees while playing an acoustic guitar on stage. Spectators watch and record behind her.
Culture
Big Slick announces its first round of celebrity guests
Sheryl Crow will return for this year’s Big Slick, alongside a host of comedians, personalities, and KC local celebrities.
May 10, 2024
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Culture
Travis Kelce cast in Ryan Murphy’s new horror drama series
The soon-to-be star of Super Bowl and screen will act in FX’s “Grotesquerie” — his latest foray into the limelight.
May 8, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A volunteer in a blue shirt speaks with a man wearing a bandana and a backpack. Everyone in the photo is masked.
Volunteer
Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect’s annual service event
Project Homeless Connect Kansas City has helped 2,700+ people experiencing homeless in the metro since 2014 — many of them through this annual event providing medical, housing, and employment assistance.
May 8, 2024
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Dayten Rose
The outside of a Buc-ee's convenience store in Austin, Texas.
Iconic road trip pitstop Buc-ee’s to open in KCK
With a proposed site near two KCK destinations and two major developments, Buc-ee’s plans to lure drivers with its snack lineup, merch, and immense bathrooms.
May 7, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Food
Eat tacos + win prizes on the KCK Taco Trail.
Fun fact: Forbes named KCK the Taco Capital of the US.
May 6, 2024
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Travis Meier
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An aerial view of a circular patch of green grass in front of the Davidson County Courthouse, tan building with pillars lining the front, and its plaza entrance.
City
Joining boards and commissions in Nashville
Love your city? Get engaged.
March 14, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
An aerial view of the Nashville skyline at dusk.
Live
20 interesting facts about Nashville
Let’s get down to quiz-ness. How many of the 20 facts did you already know?
December 18, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Travel and Outdoors
Help Harmony Wildlife save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
The Tennessee flag
History
History of the Tennessee flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023
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Dayten Rose
The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Weber
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Travel and Outdoors
Become an expert on native flowers
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
April 18, 2023
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Dayten Rose
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A cardinal perched on a seed feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed Nashville birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
March 2, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A record player.
Culture
Explore Nashville music genres with Every Noise at Once
See how Spotify classifies the local music scene.
February 8, 2023
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