#urban-culture

#urban-culture

Surfers in downtown Munich rejoiced as the Eisbach standing wave reopened after a tragic incident in April, which temporarily shut down the popular surfing spot.

Couchdate, a hi-fi listening bar designed to foster community among Oakland's people of color, is set to close its storefront in Frank Ogawa Plaza due to challenges with the city.

"Stooping NYC proves that one person's trash is indeed another's treasure, showcasing the beauty and usefulness of discarded items left on the curbs of New York City."

For Galway street photographer Ciaran MacChoncarraige, weather is never an obstacle for capturing the city's unique character.

Oblivious owners walk their dogs right past security guards and massive 'No Pets' signs at the First Avenue and East 59th Street market to shop.

The Municipal Art Society of New York is hosting Jane's Walk NYC 2025, featuring over 200 free walks focusing on the culture, history, and charm of various communities.

Payphones. I feel like the only one who notices/gives a fuck. Maybe just because I used them a lot growing up, but I'm sad to see them go.

"We went to Treasure Island and nobody was fucking talking to us," Woodliff said, reflecting on the project's initial stages before it evolved into a documentary on gentrification.

The snug-fitting knit beanies made by Arc'teryx have become a symbol of the blurred lines between luxury fashion and outdoor lifestyle brands.

I wanted to detail their voices the way the hustlers talked. I wanted to put it in a literary context like The Great Gatsby.

Decades ago, candy stores were a hub of community life, offering not only sweets but also everyday items. Their decline contrasted with the current revival of candy shops, showcasing innovation in how candy is sold.

Rachel Kushner's third novel, Creation Lake, immerses readers in the life of a jaded American woman on an undercover assignment in France, evoking themes of nostalgia and urban decay.