A Poetry Hotline Helps Philadelphia Heal From Gun Violence
How Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson is weaving poetry into Philadelphia’s mental health landscape to heal from gun violence
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The Future of Hong Kong’s Neon Past
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Step into the homes of writers, artists, and thinkers where discussions and debates nested democracy in our cities—and be part of today’s conversations at these historic locations
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The loss of local businesses serving communities seemed inevitable across London—until grassroots groups, urban planning students, and residents stepped in
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Cycling thrives in Tokyo without wide lanes, but that unique system is now at risk—and a grassroots group is fighting to preserve it
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Backed by thousands of donors and volunteers, an independent cinema in Paris was saved from redevelopment and is now community-owned
