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Flickr/Ahmad Moussaoui The presence of Syrian refugees may have also played a role in a recent crackdown on gay bars.
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Archives
In 1954, Americans Were Told to Paint Their Houses to Increase Their Chances of Surviving an Atomic Bomb
How the paint and varnish lobby used the Cold War to sell property upkeep.
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How You Cross the Street Largely Depends on Where You're From
French pedestrians take more "risks" at crosswalks than the Japanese, says a new study.
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Postcard
10 Playgrounds That Would Put Your Childhood Hangout to Shame
Gigantic crocheted alligators, luminous glowing water spurts, and more.
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The Harrowing Tale of a Manhunt Through the Tunnels of Harlem
An alleged jewel thief dodged the police by sprinting through the city's subway tunnels -- all while wearing handcuffs.
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If Martin Amis Is Actually Tired of Brooklyn, He's Probably Barely Seen It
Stop stereotyping the borough and start actually exploring it, you ninnies.
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Silicon Valley's Downtown Dilemma
Can the city densify and improve connectivity without losing its character and funky mix of ethnic eateries and small businesses?
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Bars Are the Secret to Thriving Downtowns: The Best #Cityreads of the Week
Our weekly roundup of the most intriguing articles about cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
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Videos
The Pittsburgh Pirates Videos That'll Make You Kind of Love the City
The baseball team ditched CGI ship fights for streetscapes and signature Pittsburgh imagery.
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The Non-Evolution of The New York Times #HipsterRead
A brave journey into The Grey Lady's archives.
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A Funeral Car Named 'Descanso,' or, When Death Rode the Rails in America
In the first decades of the 20th century, if you died in a city, you may have traveled toward your final resting place via public transit.
