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Postcard
In Spain, a Festival to Ward Off Sea Monsters
Little girls dressed as angels celebrate the Festa da Coca.
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The Fastest Road in America
Texas bets drivers will pay more than $5 to drive 5 mph faster between San Antonio and Austin.
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What Really Matters for Increasing Transit Ridership: Rail Edition
New research says auto regulations or system expansion — but not fare subsidies — increase transit use.
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Urban Wonk
Could Density Actually Reduce Traffic?
Yes, according to one new study.
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Fears of a Tight Fit for Brooklyn's Arena
Despite assurances, concerns that the Barclays Center will bring rowdy crowds and overstuffed streets haven't gone away.
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The D.C. Government's All-Star Embarrassments
The hits just keep on coming for the District of Columbia's elected leaders.
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In Santa Monica, a Sculpture That Aims to Change the Weather
Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle's "Weather Field" installation is designed to create a "microclimate" in the air.
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Video of the Day: Virtual Tiger Prowls the City
This street art puts a new twist on the phrase "urban jungle."
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5 Ways Data Can Save After-School Programs
Using information to improve programs, even when money's tight.
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Democracy in America
This Week in Bans: Moscow Outlaws Gay-Pride Parades for Next 100 Years
Also, California cities binge on foie gras before it's banned; Boston knocks down satellite dishes; you can't dress up like Tinker Bell at Disney World; a British city welcomes back meter maids.
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