Brook Bolen wearing a blue sweater

Brook Bolen

City Editor

Born and bred in Western North Carolina, Brook is based in Asheville, NC and has written for publications including Thrillist, Vice, the Guardian, and Salon. Prior to joining 6AM City in 2019, she worked as the assistant editor of WNC magazine. She enjoys cooking, reading, and exploring the city with her family.

Fans sit in the foreground watching an Asheville Tourists came at sunset at McCormick Field.
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The ultimate guide to sports teams in Asheville
From baseball to soccer, we’re sharing all the details of sports teams in Asheville.
July 18, 2024
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30+ gluten-free restaurants in Asheville
Check out these local restaurants that skip on gluten, but not on flavor.
June 11, 2024
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Food
10+ local cookbooks from Asheville authors
Feeling hungry? We’re highlighting a few local authors who have set their favorite recipes down on the page.
May 7, 2024
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Culture
20 birds to look and listen for this season
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
April 23, 2024
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East Asheville Library
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10 cool resources from Buncombe County Public Libraries
Buncombe County’s 13 library branches boast way more than just books.
April 8, 2024
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Hemingway Cuba's Bistec a Cabello
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25+ great brunch restaurants to try in Asheville
Asheville restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, shakshuka, mimosas, and other brunch favorites that will start your day off right.
February 22, 2024
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A brown, brindled, adoptable dog is the focal point of the photo, with its right ear pointed down and left ear pointed up. The dog has a white patch of fur around its nose going up between its eyes.
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Adoptable pets around Asheville
Find your forever best friend at a local shelter.
February 19, 2024
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Hosts of Palimpsest Podcast sitting in two chairs in dappled light
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Start streaming these local podcasts
Whether you’re interested in growing your business, exploring a culinary world, or just hearing a good story, there’s an Asheville podcast for you.
January 18, 2024
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MANNA FoodBank volunteers at a table with donated food
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Where to volunteer in Asheville
Whether you want to pack food for folks in need or foster pets, here are 40+ ways to lend a helping hand in your community.
November 27, 2023
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