Let’s go down memory lane of your favorite reads this year. | Graphic by 6AM City design team
Chances are, Spotify 2025 Wrapped is filling your social media feeds, and we’re taking inspiration to recap Winston-Salem’s top stories of the year, but first, let’s take a look at the stats:
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You’ve read 242 newsletters this year. In those newsletters, we celebrated two years in August, played around with our new look, and shared over 1,000 News Notes. Thanks for being here.
City guides
Out of our 25 go-to city guides, which one was visited the most?
Make lunch grab-and-go at Kalamaki Authentic Greek Street Food.
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News articles
You’re locked in for down-to-earth local narratives, like “Meet the artist: Spencer Aubrey,” but you’re also keen on keeping up with the latest news announcements.
ByGood Coffee is expanding. Known for its warm, “home away from home” atmosphere, the local cafe now offers franchise opportunities in new cities and neighborhoods. Interested in opening a ByGood Coffee shop? There are spots to apply to become a franchise partner.
Closing
Reynolda Museum will close for a major HVAC restoration project, starting Monday, Jan. 5. Museum goers will have access to The Babcock Wing on Tuesday, March 10, featuring “Layered Looking: Making Sense of Art” exhibition. The museum will tentatively reopen on Saturday, Aug. 5.
Family
Round up the little ones and head to Theodore’s Market in Reynolda Village on Sunday, Dec. 7, for photos with Santa. Plus, stay and enjoy a special brunch menu from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your camera.
$45. That’s the fee you’ll owe at TSA checkpoints starting in February if you show up without a REAL ID and still want to fly. Save yourself the cash (and the hassle) by securing your REAL ID in Winston-Salem ahead of travel time.
Finance
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Pets
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The Buy
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In the spirit of discovering holiday fun around the Twin City, I’ll let you guess this one. Where do you think this barn is located? Reply and let me know.
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