cities

West Philly Residents Fight Gentrification with Their Own Shit, Literally, and Win in Court

Neighbors are battling against a developer, and the weapon they’re using — fecal matter — has just helped them win a legal battle to block the new construction on the grounds of environmental justice

Behold Mr. Barricade: The Urban Planning Daddy We Deserve

Civil-engineer-turned-TikTok-star Vignesh Swaminathan is trying to bring us closer to better functioning cities with every viral twist of his beautiful, perfectly-waxed mustache

How Worried Should I Be About Air Pollution When Running on Busy City Streets?

Vehicle exhaust, it turns out, isn’t so great for lungs fighting for air

The Rise of the Rural Gay Haven

Like seemingly everyone else these days, many in the LGBTQ+ community are seeking refuge in the country. But achieving cottagecore nirvana there is every bit as complicated as you’d imagine.