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A Secret Garden in Northeast DC

While the uber-trendy H Street Corridor draws residents of Northwest DC into Northeast, the rest of that quadrant is generally treated as a pass-through.  Most DC residents wouldn’t guess that there’s a national park within Northeast DC, let alone one as gorgeous as the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Past warehouses, parking lots, and Soviet-style buildings with [...]

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A farm in the city—Atlanta’s East Lake builds an urban farm

East Lake is upping the ante on unique additions to a neighborhood. This community is known in Atlanta as being an [...]

Kirkwood: Love Thy Neighbor

Kirkwood is a fast growing in-town neighborhood in eastern Atlanta, but it’s not just known for the gentrification that’s taking [...]

Oakland’s Hidden Gem

Crocker Highlands is tucked away in the hilly folds of Oakland–artists, musicians and parents alike live here. Patrick, a journalist/artist [...]

The BeltLine Project—Atlanta’s Next Olympic Moment

When you first hear its name, the BeltLine already sounds confusing.  Are we talking about watching our weight?  Is this [...]

Dangerous Driving and Scenic Sights on LA’s Arroyo Seco Parkway

The Arroyo Seco Parkway, the Pasadena Freeway, State Route 110—call it what you want, but it’ll still be the most [...]

What’s up with East Williamsburg? A local tells us perks and downfalls

A recent transplant (she used to be in Williamsburg proper) and owner of a handbag company, Shira gives us the [...]