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Erin McPherson

Erin is based in Raleigh, NC and has contributed to publications including Virginia Living, The Local Palate, and Eater Carolinas. She was previously a launch editor for RALtoday and loves taking a tour of coffeeshops in any city.

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3 reasons we’re thankful for 6AM City readers and advertisers across the country
We’ve got over 1.2 million newsletter subscribers and counting.
November 10, 2023
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Erin McPherson
Wake Forest Demon Deacons players hugging
Sports
Wake Forest baseball No. 1 seed in the NCAA Men’s College World Series
The Demon Deacons are playing in their first College World Series since 1955.
June 20, 2023
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Erin McPherson
Rialto
City
How to support local movie theaters
It’s not just about the popcorn, but that’s pretty good too. Check out our list of independent- and locally-owned spots for your next double feature.
June 19, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Black and white photo of the exterior of a Krispy Kreme store in Raleigh, NC
Business
The history of Krispy Kreme
The national donut chain has nearly 400 stores nationwide — and it all started right here in Winston-Salem.
June 16, 2023
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Erin McPherson
WI state capitol
Government
Join one of Madison’s city boards, committees, or commissions
Get in on the action by volunteering for one of the 608’s city boards, committees, or commissions. With multiple vacancies available, you’re bound to find something that suits you.
April 28, 2023
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Ally Geiger
A picture of City Hall from the ground perspective.
City
Joining boards and commissions in San Jose, CA
Learn how you can join one of San Jose’s 27 boards + commissions.
February 3, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
Colorful lion dancers parade through a city street.
Culture
Lunar New Year celebrations in Portland, OR
The Lunar New Year celebrates the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
January 17, 2023
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Erin McPherson
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Updates to CBUStoday
We’re getting a facelift.
September 8, 2022
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Erin McPherson
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Events
The most local events in Kansas City
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events.
September 7, 2022
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Travis Meier
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Events
The most local events in Chattanooga, TN
September 7, 2022
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Brianna Williams
Clouds reflecting in the Charles River in front of the Zakim Bridge and TD Garden.
Culture
The most local events in Boston, MA
Allow us to introduce our new curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events in Boston, MA.
September 1, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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The most local events in Columbus, OH
Find the newest restaurant openings, football games, festivals, and fairs with our robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar.
September 1, 2022
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Erin McPherson
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Food
The most local events in Asheville, NC
Curated calendar for fun festivals, performances, exhibits, and foodie events in Asheville, NC.
August 31, 2022
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Brook Bolen
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City
DigsDigest: Over $2 million
August 26, 2022
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Erin McPherson
Tampa Skyline
Culture
The most local events in Tampa Bay, Florida
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events.
August 24, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Skyline over Lake Mirror at night
Culture
The most local events
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events.
August 24, 2022
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
Best drinks in Columbus: Drink Up Week is coming
June 3, 2022
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Erin McPherson
City
Learn about Raleigh, NC-based startup Impact Karma
March 29, 2021
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Erin McPherson
History
A history of the Village Underground in Raleigh, NC
March 23, 2021
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Erin McPherson
City
100 jobs at GRAIL’s new facility in RTP
March 21, 2021
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Erin McPherson
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Culture
The Redbud Writing Project in Raleigh, NC
March 17, 2021
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Erin McPherson
City
NC State’s women’s basketball team gets No. 1 seed at NCAA tournament
March 16, 2021
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Erin McPherson
City
A Q+A with Kerwin Pittman about recidivism in Raleigh, NC
March 11, 2021
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Erin McPherson
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City
Electric vehicles in NC
March 9, 2021
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City
Tax Increment Grants in Raleigh, NC
March 1, 2021
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Erin McPherson
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City
Adaptive reuse development in Raleigh, NC
February 17, 2021
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Erin McPherson
City
A Q+A with Jed Byrne about development in Raleigh, NC
February 15, 2021
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Erin McPherson
Culture
Lunar New Year celebrations in the Triangle
February 11, 2021
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Erin McPherson
City
Airbnb laws in Raleigh, NC
February 9, 2021
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Erin McPherson
City
Design plans for Raleigh’s new downtown bus facility
January 28, 2021
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