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fromAnOther
6 hours ago
Digital life

A Nostalgic Ode to New York's Lost Age of Public Pay Phones

The public pay phone was invented in 1881 by William Gray to provide accessible communication for everyone.
The payphone symbolizes a bygone era of public life that is fading with the rise of mobile phones.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Writing

Book Review: A Fearless Eye: The Photography of Barbara Ramos'

Barbara Ramos's photographs capture the essence of urban life in San Francisco during a transformative era, revealing the complexities of everyday moments.
fromAnOther
6 hours ago
Digital life

A Nostalgic Ode to New York's Lost Age of Public Pay Phones

The public pay phone was invented in 1881 by William Gray to provide accessible communication for everyone.
The payphone symbolizes a bygone era of public life that is fading with the rise of mobile phones.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Writing

Book Review: A Fearless Eye: The Photography of Barbara Ramos'

Barbara Ramos's photographs capture the essence of urban life in San Francisco during a transformative era, revealing the complexities of everyday moments.
more#photography
Berlin music
fromArchDaily
10 hours ago

Designing for the Performing Arts: Architecture as a Stage for Experience

Architecture profoundly influences performance experiences by balancing visibility and acoustics in design.
Effective performance space design must consider the interaction between audience sightlines and sound quality.
fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago
NYC startup

Juxtapoz Magazine - Introducing the Katie Merz x Simplehuman Capsule Collection

Katie Merz collaborates with Simplehuman to elevate everyday objects into art, launching a capsule collection in NYC.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

It Was Clear That No One Really Wanted to Be on the Train'

Public transport in NYC can be crowded and uncomfortable, highlighting both social dynamics and personal struggles.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Padlocked by the playground police - no wonder families flee NYC

NYC's 5-and-under population has decreased significantly since 2020, raising concerns about children's access to play and freedom.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New to New York? Get ready to learn to be a crook

New York City has become a challenging and chaotic environment, attracting many who may not adapt well to its complexities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

I Was in a Classic New York City Conflict I Had Seen in Movies'

Urban life can foster unexpected connections even amid conflict.
Adopting a more assertive personality is part of city living.
fromDocument Journal
4 months ago
Writing

David Gray's 'Wait For It' renders New York City a playground of light and shadow

David Gray's monograph, 'Wait For It', encapsulates the poetic and playful essence of street life, weaving together interactions of people and architecture.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

It Was Clear That No One Really Wanted to Be on the Train'

Public transport in NYC can be crowded and uncomfortable, highlighting both social dynamics and personal struggles.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Padlocked by the playground police - no wonder families flee NYC

NYC's 5-and-under population has decreased significantly since 2020, raising concerns about children's access to play and freedom.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New to New York? Get ready to learn to be a crook

New York City has become a challenging and chaotic environment, attracting many who may not adapt well to its complexities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

I Was in a Classic New York City Conflict I Had Seen in Movies'

Urban life can foster unexpected connections even amid conflict.
Adopting a more assertive personality is part of city living.
fromDocument Journal
4 months ago
Writing

David Gray's 'Wait For It' renders New York City a playground of light and shadow

David Gray's monograph, 'Wait For It', encapsulates the poetic and playful essence of street life, weaving together interactions of people and architecture.
more#new-york-city
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago
History

The 10 Most Common Jobs in a Medieval City - Medievalists.net

Farming remained prevalent in late medieval urban Montpellier, showing a connection between city life and agriculture.
The city's job market was diverse, with occupations spanning from agriculture to craftsmanship.
fromOmny Studio
3 days ago
Podcast

Pig Tales and NYC Nightmares | LIVE at Gebhards

The podcast features comedic stories and critiques of city life, showcasing humor and candid discussions among the hosts.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

A Profoundly Empathetic Book on Homelessness in the Bay Area

The familiarity of homelessness in urban areas often leads to a dehumanizing perception of individuals affected by it.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Independent films

Unlikely SF neighborhood gets its closeup in highly anticipated new indie movie

The film "Outerlands" explores life in San Francisco through the lens of a newcomer navigating their place in a changing city.
fromthebolditalic.com
1 month ago
Mission District

Why I love Mission Bay

Mission Bay, despite its modernity, has vibrant community charms waiting to be discovered.
fromMedium
2 months ago
SF politics

The weirdest crap on San Francisco streets-that's not actually crap

San Francisco streets are home to oddly specific and bizarre junk that reflects the city's unique urban life.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

A Profoundly Empathetic Book on Homelessness in the Bay Area

The familiarity of homelessness in urban areas often leads to a dehumanizing perception of individuals affected by it.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Turns out the zombie apocalypse isn't as fun as they said it would be Rebecca Solnit on our dangerously disconnected world

Many individuals in modern urban life, especially in post-pandemic environments, exhibit emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection with those around them.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Independent films

Unlikely SF neighborhood gets its closeup in highly anticipated new indie movie

The film "Outerlands" explores life in San Francisco through the lens of a newcomer navigating their place in a changing city.
fromthebolditalic.com
1 month ago
Mission District

Why I love Mission Bay

Mission Bay, despite its modernity, has vibrant community charms waiting to be discovered.
fromMedium
2 months ago
SF politics

The weirdest crap on San Francisco streets-that's not actually crap

San Francisco streets are home to oddly specific and bizarre junk that reflects the city's unique urban life.
more#san-francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

I loathe pigeons. You wouldn't believe what they do to my downpipe | Adrian Chiles

Pigeons are omnipresent in urban areas, causing nuisance and chaos, yet are an overlooked aspect of city life.
#social-commentary
fromstupidDOPE
1 week ago
Fashion & style

Brigade's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Channels Global Inspirations and NYC Spirit | stupidDOPE

Brigade's Spring/Summer 2025 collection enhances cultural storytelling with global influences while honoring Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage.
fromNytimes
6 months ago
Writing

J. G. Ballard, Secret Agent in Suburbia

The British novelist documented the struggles of life in the outskirts of London from the 1970s to the 2000s.
fromstupidDOPE
1 week ago
Fashion & style

Brigade's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Channels Global Inspirations and NYC Spirit | stupidDOPE

Brigade's Spring/Summer 2025 collection enhances cultural storytelling with global influences while honoring Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage.
fromNytimes
6 months ago
Writing

J. G. Ballard, Secret Agent in Suburbia

The British novelist documented the struggles of life in the outskirts of London from the 1970s to the 2000s.
more#social-commentary
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life

Herbert J. Gans, influential sociologist, passed away at 97, celebrated for his impactful critiques of American urban and suburban life.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

16 Times People Acted Really Bizarrely In Public

Public displays of bizarre behavior can be astonishing and normalized in big cities, as revealed through various accounts on Reddit.
#relationships
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Spouse Alarmed by What "Stargazing" Husband Is Really Doing With Telescope

The article discusses a spouse's shock over her husband's voyeuristic telescope use to watch neighbors.
Voyeurism can lead to legal and relationship troubles.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
4 months ago
Boston real estate

A Sleepless Night In Beacon Hill Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Tammy feels a deep sense of nostalgia for her childhood home in Connecticut, contrasting it with her current life in Beacon Hill.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Spouse Alarmed by What "Stargazing" Husband Is Really Doing With Telescope

The article discusses a spouse's shock over her husband's voyeuristic telescope use to watch neighbors.
Voyeurism can lead to legal and relationship troubles.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
4 months ago
Boston real estate

A Sleepless Night In Beacon Hill Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Tammy feels a deep sense of nostalgia for her childhood home in Connecticut, contrasting it with her current life in Beacon Hill.
more#relationships
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC subway vendors struggling for legitimacy as riders fume

Subway vendors sell a variety of goods, but concerns about hygiene and legality persist among subway riders.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

As the Doors Closed, I Realized I Had Left My Laptop on the Bench'

Lesson learned: Stay vigilant about personal belongings in public spaces.
#community
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago
Design

Han Kjbenhavn's F/W25 Collection: A Love Letter to the Streets - KALTBLUT Magazine

Han Kjøbenhavn's F/W25 collection "Concrete Born" reflects personal and communal experiences rooted in urban life.
fromMission Local
1 month ago
Portland food

Day 19 of the 16th St. Plaza clean up: 15th Street is bustling

The 16th St. Plaza reveals a juxtaposition of vibrant public life and signs of urban decay in the surrounding area.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
Portland food

Day 25 of 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Plazas mostly clean with occasional vending, Capp Street trashed

The 16th Street BART area shows a mix of community activity and litter, indicating both vibrancy and neglect.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago
Design

Han Kjbenhavn's F/W25 Collection: A Love Letter to the Streets - KALTBLUT Magazine

Han Kjøbenhavn's F/W25 collection "Concrete Born" reflects personal and communal experiences rooted in urban life.
fromMission Local
1 month ago
Portland food

Day 19 of the 16th St. Plaza clean up: 15th Street is bustling

The 16th St. Plaza reveals a juxtaposition of vibrant public life and signs of urban decay in the surrounding area.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago
Portland food

Day 25 of 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Plazas mostly clean with occasional vending, Capp Street trashed

The 16th Street BART area shows a mix of community activity and litter, indicating both vibrancy and neglect.
more#community
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The Tiger's Share by Keshava Guha review hopeless sons vs brilliant daughters

Delhi's seasons reflect the impact of pollution and decay, intertwining personal and ecological narratives through food imagery.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

10 7-Eleven-Brand Snacks You Need To Try - Tasting Table

7-Eleven offers a wide range of products, adapting to urban lifestyles and preferences, while its history adds depth to its brand identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Find the Hidden Book Titles by Irish Authors and Poets

Regular gatherings strengthen friendships and enhance city life.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC food

Man seen casually eating pieces of bloody NYC rat corpse in stomach-churning video: 'What the f-k?'

A man was filmed eating pieces of a dead rat on a Bronx street, shocking social media viewers.
#contemporary-art
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Aaron Gilbert: World Without End

Gilbert's work explores personal narratives within societal structures, highlighting individual humanity amidst crises and consumerism.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Ed Templeton's "The Sprawl" Brings Skate Culture and Suburban Life to Antwerp | stupidDOPE

Ed Templeton's exhibition 'The Sprawl' captures the beauty of everyday life through a blend of art and skate culture.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Aaron Gilbert: World Without End

Gilbert's work explores personal narratives within societal structures, highlighting individual humanity amidst crises and consumerism.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Ed Templeton's "The Sprawl" Brings Skate Culture and Suburban Life to Antwerp | stupidDOPE

Ed Templeton's exhibition 'The Sprawl' captures the beauty of everyday life through a blend of art and skate culture.
more#contemporary-art
#art
NYC music
fromColossal
1 month ago

Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights

Keita Morimoto's art explores the emotional transformations of urban spaces and the human experience of isolation and connection.
fromAnOther
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hussein Chalayan on the Magic of Istanbul

Istanbul is a vibrant, ever-changing city that embodies multiculturalism and a dynamic history.
NYC music
fromColossal
1 month ago

Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights

Keita Morimoto's art explores the emotional transformations of urban spaces and the human experience of isolation and connection.
fromAnOther
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hussein Chalayan on the Magic of Istanbul

Istanbul is a vibrant, ever-changing city that embodies multiculturalism and a dynamic history.
more#art
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Story Back Bay Condo Broker In A Traffic Jam Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Traffic jams can lead to unexpected situations, as illustrated by a horse causing delays on the 93 Expressway.
#childhood
more#childhood
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Runaway snakes and scooting pups: surreal street photography in pictures

Street photography celebrates serendipity, illustrating how ordinary moments can transform into iconic, surreal experiences in urban environments.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken

Respecting unwritten etiquette on the London Underground promotes a smoother travel experience for everyone. Key rules include letting passengers off first and sharing poles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cosmic patterns and a colossal canyon readers' best photos

The photographs capture diverse natural landscapes and urban experiences, reflecting on how nature's beauty and unpredictability inspire creativity.
#public-transit
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

My Life on the Subway

The NYC subway system provides a unique, sometimes humorous, panorama of urban life.
Diverse experiences shape the author's perception of different subway lines.
The subway adventures reflect both personal growth and the evolving nature of travel in a city.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Nonstop Gay Sex Party on the Mexico City Subway

Public sexual acts in Mexico City's subway challenge societal norms and highlight the paradox of visibility and concealment among queer individuals.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

My Life on the Subway

The NYC subway system provides a unique, sometimes humorous, panorama of urban life.
Diverse experiences shape the author's perception of different subway lines.
The subway adventures reflect both personal growth and the evolving nature of travel in a city.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Nonstop Gay Sex Party on the Mexico City Subway

Public sexual acts in Mexico City's subway challenge societal norms and highlight the paradox of visibility and concealment among queer individuals.
more#public-transit
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Wuhan five years later: No trace of the pandemic at coronavirus ground zero

Wuhan is recovering from the pandemic, with citizens returning to normal life and a hopeful outlook for the future.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

The Push and Pull of Los Angeles: Beauty and Danger

Inhabiting Los Angeles means balancing appreciation for its beauty with an awareness of underlying dangers and environmental challenges.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Saoirse Hanley: I couldn't wait to escape the claustrophobia of my small town. Now I realise that communal experience is something we all need

Emphasizing human connections is crucial despite the modern trend of independence.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Couldn't put it down: David Hurn's photographs of people reading in pictures

Cultural moments captured throughout the decades reflect changing social dynamics and the enduring significance of art and education.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
SF food

Why don't San Francisco restaurants have anywhere to put my bag?

Restaurants face an ongoing challenge in providing practical storage options for patrons' bags, impacting comfort and convenience.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Says the Wind

Amidst the urban rush, individuals exhibit a quiet resilience despite an imagined chaos that reflects their inner struggles.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Eric Drooker's "A Seasonal Delivery"

The article highlights children's imaginative speculation about Santa's logistics, especially in urban settings without traditional access points like chimneys.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

An Immigrant Family's Dreams, Shattered by a Random Stabbing Spree

Violence in urban areas can tragically impact families and communities, as illustrated by the murder of Angel Lata Landi during a random attack.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

"Everything Always"

Life's fleeting moments prompt reflection and a desire for change, embracing the present despite the past.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Inside the tunnel dozens of homeless people live in close to London landmark

The stark disparity between the homeless living near St Paul's Cathedral and the affluent city life around them illustrates the ongoing crisis of homelessness in London.
History
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

How Pigs Shaped Medieval Life: Surprising Roles in Politics, Warfare, and Law - Medievalists.net

Pigs played significant roles in medieval history, influencing urban sanitation, royal tragedies, and even justice systems.
fromAnOther
6 months ago
Writing

Jawara Alleyne and Johnny Dufort Collaborate on Another Man's New Cover

The project challenges conventional ideas of masculinity by blending mysticism with modern identities.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
London

Reclaiming Narratives: Why Black Brits Need To Get Curious About Each Other's Cultures

Cultural diversity in major cities enhances personal experiences but is often underappreciated and misunderstood.
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