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Feel Good Story of the Day: Arlington Marks 2 Years Murder-Free
There haven't been any recorded homicides in the affluent Virginia county since 2009.
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Democracy in America
This Week in Bans: Philly Outlaws Feeding the Homeless Outside
Plus, Los Tigres del Norte Rancho are banned in Mexico for singing about drugs; it's forbidden to sleep in your car in Santa Margarita; get those cars off of your front yards, Muskegon!
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Dwight Howard Made the Right Decision
Staying put and building a winning team is the key to a long, lucrative professional basketball career, research shows.
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Videos
David Lynch's Freakish Advertisements: The Rats of New York City
Around the time he was filming Twin Peaks, Lynch was dabbling in some seriously bugged-out ad campaigns.
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Postcard
Postcard From Kanagawa
A nifty house with a folding floor, and more news.
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The Secret to Memphis's Blues District Success
Lots of cities have tried to build thriving arts and entertainment districts, but few have anything like Beale Street. As he gets ready to retire, the developer who made it happen looks back.
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Saving Detroit's Public Transit By Privatizing It
The privately run Detroit Bus Company will try to pick up where the city's public transportation left off.
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Urban Wonk
Affordable Housing Veterans Actually Want to Live In
A new, green housing project in Milwaukee offers veterans access to job training, a fitness center, and free high-speed internet.
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Videos
Blind Pedestrianism, as a Video Game
A playful and silly take on the challenges of navigating an urban setting blind.
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The City, Covered With Logos
Are corporate logos diminishing the sense of place in cities?

