Michael Beausoleil

San Diego, United States

Senior City Editor at 6AM City

Senior City Editor at SDtoday

Student Affairs Grad hoping to expand my knowledge. Also a lover of coffee, dogs, nice weather and bad TV.

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NOOGAtoday's adult summer reading list

12 hours ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

Summer is right around the corner, and Chattanooga schools are sending their students off with summer reading assignments, but we’re not letting adults off the hook. Here’s your official summer reading list, but don’t worry, they’re just suggestions + you won’t be quizzed. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. MaasThis fantasy novel is the first installment of a bestselling series that follows Feyre, a huntress who finds romance when she’s captured by an immortal faerie.
Meet Bitty & Beau's Coffee in Charlotte

6 days ago | clttoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil |Maria Adnado

As Small Business Week continues, we’re turning to Bitty & Beau’s Coffee for an energy boost. The South End shop brews positivity into each cup through its mission to provide meaningful opportunities to value and employ people with developmental + intellectual disabilities. Bitty & Beau’s was founded by Amy and Ben Wright in 2016 in Wilmington, NC. They named the coffee shop for their two children who were born with Down syndrome.
Spoil your dog at these pet stores in Charlotte, NC

6 days ago | clttoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

Pet parents, this weekend is also for you. The day preceding Mother’s Day is “National Dog Mom Day,” celebrating the love that comes with being a canine caretaker. While we wouldn’t expect your pup to bring you a gift, you can spend quality time together by pampering your pooch at a local pet shop. Pro tip: If you’re not a pet parent yet, there are Charlotte area shelters where you can adopt a new addition to your family.
16 Tech Bridge opens in Indianapolis

2 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

There’s a new way to get across downtown Indianapolis. Yesterday, the 16 Tech Bridge opened, connecting the 16 Tech Innovation District + the research and medical corridor, including 10th Street’s hospitals and IU School of Medicine. The 342-ft bridge spans Fall Creek and hopes to be a landmark for the city. It has separate lanes for vehicular traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Nintendo’s Flawed Launch of the Switch 2

2 weeks ago | beausoleil.medium.com | Michael Beausoleil

On March 17, 2017, Nintendo entered a new era. The video game manufacturer released the Switch, its massively successful home/ portable hybrid console. The Switch lived up to its name and was a reversal of fortune for Nintendo. Wii U significantly underperformed, so the company wanted to ensure its successor sold well — and it was an immediate success. Nintendo nurtured the console with a vast library of games.
IU Indianapolis begins construction on its STEM Lab Building

2 weeks ago | indytoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

IU Indianapolis is engineering a new building that will improve its research opportunities and infrastructure. Construction on its interdisciplinary STEM Lab Building project has broken ground at a site on North Blackford and West New York streets. The 52,000-sqft development will be an addition to the existing Science and Engineering lab building. Once the $60 million project is completed, the “STEM Lab Building” will include both the existing and new spaces.
What’s May Gray and June Gloom in San Diego?

2 weeks ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil |Monica Garske

Us San Diegans are used to sunny skies + warm weather, but we’re heading into the mist of a darker season. Locals call this month and next “May Gray” and “June Gloom,” which means just that — expect dreary skies or occasional sprinkles. How dare you, SD. While we’re familiar with this annual weather pattern, we want to shed light on the science behind the phenomenon and look at ways to survive the grays without feeling too much gloom. Dark skies at Petco Park.
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Louisville

2 weeks ago | loutoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

The only thing better than buying a new book: supporting a local bookstore with your purchase. That’s the sentiment behind Independent Bookstore Day, an annual observance that takes place Saturday, April 26 this year. If you want to partake in the fun, book it to these six Louisville stores that are joining this year’s festivities. Carmichael’s BookstoreThis indie store’s tale begins in 1978, and it’s been helping Louisville readers find their new favorite books ever since.
COMET unveils its first zero-emission buses

3 weeks ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil

COMET is keeping Columbia moving, but it may not hit the gas. The transit system unveiled four new zero-emission buses: two New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE electric battery buses + two New Flyer 40' Xcelsior hydrogen fuel cell buses. These are COMET’s first-ever zero-emission vehicles and will replace four diesel buses that have reached the end of their lifespan.
Main Street Jazz Fest returns May 10 + May 11

4 weeks ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil |David Stringer |Emily Shea-Owen |Samantha Robertson

Let the music play — Main Street Jazz Fest is swinging back on Saturday, May 10 + Sunday, May 11. The award-winning music event will feature a different experience on each day. On Saturday, music will fill the air on the 1700 block of Main Street for a show from 2-9 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy live performances on the Main Stage from five jazz acts: Left Bank Big Band, Amos Hoffman, Jessy J, Alex Cuba, and The Gotham Kings.