About Only Omaha

Welcome to Only Omaha, your go-to source for everything related to Omaha, Nebraska! Our mission is to celebrate the vibrant spirit of this city and its rich cultural heritage. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through, we aim to provide you with the latest news, events, and stories that make Omaha a unique place to live and explore.

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At Only Omaha, we delve into a wide range of topics, including:

Local News: Stay updated on the latest happenings in Omaha.
Events: Discover exciting events and activities taking place across the city.
Food & Drink: Explore the diverse culinary scene, from hidden gems to local favorites.
Arts & Culture: Learn about Omaha's thriving arts community, including galleries, theater, and music.
Community Spotlight: Highlighting individuals and organizations making a difference in our neighborhoods.

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Editorial Team

Editor

Oran Taylor

Oran Taylor approaches every assignment with a detective's eye, untangling the city's complex layers to reveal its true heartbeat. His weekends are spent wandering Omaha's neighborhoods, collecting the offbeat details that make his edits sing.

Editor-in-Chief

Sylvia Hargis

Sylvia Hargis is an enthusiastic writer and local historian based in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to exploring the vibrant culture and hidden gems of the city. With a knack for storytelling, she brings to life the unique narratives of Omaha's neighborhoods, people, and events, inviting readers to discover the heart of the Midwest.

Writers

Al Nguyen

Al Nguyen mines Omaha's history and weather-beaten storefronts for the narratives that define its character, treating every interview as a map to the city's soul. Off the clock, he's a devoted regular at dive bars and ethnic bakeries, swapping tips with locals and chasing the flavors that tell their own stories.

Estrella Perez

Estrella Perez listens for the city's unspoken truths, weaving her own immigrant roots into narratives that bridge Omaha's diverse neighborhoods. She finds poetry in the everyday—a grandmother's tamale recipe, a bus stop conversation—and turns them into reflections of the city's collective memory.

George Johnson

George Johnson finds the rhythm of Omaha in its everyday moments, from morning coffee lines to midnight diner conversations. His writing captures the city's quiet surprises, turning ordinary corners into stories worth telling.

Keaton Thomas

Keaton Thomas finds the stories that others overlook, turning quiet corners of the city into vivid narratives with a knack for the unexpected. He spends his evenings chasing down local legends and late-night diners, convinced every block hides a tale worth telling.

Lucia Smith

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