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Austin Bell's Shooting Hoops: A Visual Journey Through Hong Kong's Basketball Courts | stupidDOPE

Austin Bell's photography project documents the unique cultural landscape of Hong Kong through its basketball courts, emphasizing community and urban identity.
#community

The Bed-Stuy Fish Pond Is Back After The City Paved It Over

The Bed-Stuy fish pond, a community-driven initiative, has become a beloved attraction despite initial challenges from city officials.

Word Game: Jan. 13, 2025

Bodegas are essential urban grocery stores that serve both convenience and community needs.

In Lagos, Creative Identity Thrives in Community

Lagos's 'third places' foster community, creativity, and connection amidst the city's chaotic exterior.

The Bed-Stuy Fish Pond Is Back After The City Paved It Over

The Bed-Stuy fish pond, a community-driven initiative, has become a beloved attraction despite initial challenges from city officials.

Word Game: Jan. 13, 2025

Bodegas are essential urban grocery stores that serve both convenience and community needs.

In Lagos, Creative Identity Thrives in Community

Lagos's 'third places' foster community, creativity, and connection amidst the city's chaotic exterior.
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#new-york-city

The Mayor's Message to Brooklyn Readers: Getting Stuff Done, The Brooklyn Way

Brooklyn is a global brand symbolizing urban culture, and Mayor Adams emphasizes affordable living for all residents regardless of socioeconomic changes.

The Year the Cybertruck Took Manhattan

The rising presence of Cybertrucks in urban environments reflects social divides and cultural commentary on modern transportation dynamics.

6 extremely accurate habits only New Yorkers understand

The essence of being a New Yorker involves unique survival skills and a distinct attitude, shaped by the fast-paced urban environment.

Victoria Tentler-Krylov's "New Heights"

Vibrant experiences in New York are often found in the outer boroughs, revealing hidden cultural gems.

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It's Legal, Too.

New York City has decriminalized jaywalking, acknowledging the common practice among its residents.

The Big Pigeon Isn't Scary Enough | Defector

The big pigeon sculpture offers a whimsical yet intimidating presence in Manhattan, challenging perceptions of art and urban aesthetics.

The Mayor's Message to Brooklyn Readers: Getting Stuff Done, The Brooklyn Way

Brooklyn is a global brand symbolizing urban culture, and Mayor Adams emphasizes affordable living for all residents regardless of socioeconomic changes.

The Year the Cybertruck Took Manhattan

The rising presence of Cybertrucks in urban environments reflects social divides and cultural commentary on modern transportation dynamics.

6 extremely accurate habits only New Yorkers understand

The essence of being a New Yorker involves unique survival skills and a distinct attitude, shaped by the fast-paced urban environment.

Victoria Tentler-Krylov's "New Heights"

Vibrant experiences in New York are often found in the outer boroughs, revealing hidden cultural gems.

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It's Legal, Too.

New York City has decriminalized jaywalking, acknowledging the common practice among its residents.

The Big Pigeon Isn't Scary Enough | Defector

The big pigeon sculpture offers a whimsical yet intimidating presence in Manhattan, challenging perceptions of art and urban aesthetics.
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jackzebra:

Chengdu rapper jackzebra captures urban ennui through unique sounds and lyrics, resonating with China's post-COVID youth culture.

The Best Candy Shops in New York City

Candy stores, once common, are experiencing a revival with new types of shops emerging.
#street-art

Looking for good luck? How chalk circles are taking over Washington Square Park | amNewYork

Felix Morelo's chalk circles in urban parks engage pedestrians emotionally through art, marking spots of luck and love.

Jason Woodside Teams Up with XPPen for the "Vibrant City Challenge" and Beyond | stupidDOPE

Jason Woodside's art celebrates urban life through vibrant murals and a new digital collaboration with XPPen.
The Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) enhances the artist's creative workflow by ensuring color accuracy and speed.

Looking for good luck? How chalk circles are taking over Washington Square Park | amNewYork

Felix Morelo's chalk circles in urban parks engage pedestrians emotionally through art, marking spots of luck and love.

Jason Woodside Teams Up with XPPen for the "Vibrant City Challenge" and Beyond | stupidDOPE

Jason Woodside's art celebrates urban life through vibrant murals and a new digital collaboration with XPPen.
The Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) enhances the artist's creative workflow by ensuring color accuracy and speed.
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#san-francisco

Iconic San Francisco landmark to be transformed into a skate park

Red Bull is creating a temporary skate park at Twin Peaks to celebrate skate culture and host a skateboarding competition.

A requiem: The ghosts from 40 years of walking San Francisco

The author's walk to work encapsulates 40 years of memories, highlighting the city's vibrant past and changes in local culture.

Iconic San Francisco landmark to be transformed into a skate park

Red Bull is creating a temporary skate park at Twin Peaks to celebrate skate culture and host a skateboarding competition.

A requiem: The ghosts from 40 years of walking San Francisco

The author's walk to work encapsulates 40 years of memories, highlighting the city's vibrant past and changes in local culture.
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#streetwear

Pretty girls love Jesus': From Hakuna to Generation God, Christian fashion brands for young people are on the rise

Christian fashion brands are gaining popularity among young urban entrepreneurs, merging faith with contemporary streetwear designs.
The movement highlights the intersection of fashion and faith, leveraging social media to spread positive messages.

Places+Faces and Reebok Team Up for an Exciting Sneaker and Apparel Collection | stupidDOPE

Places+Faces teams up with Reebok for a new sneaker and apparel collection that melds streetwear aesthetics with functionality.

Pretty girls love Jesus': From Hakuna to Generation God, Christian fashion brands for young people are on the rise

Christian fashion brands are gaining popularity among young urban entrepreneurs, merging faith with contemporary streetwear designs.
The movement highlights the intersection of fashion and faith, leveraging social media to spread positive messages.

Places+Faces and Reebok Team Up for an Exciting Sneaker and Apparel Collection | stupidDOPE

Places+Faces teams up with Reebok for a new sneaker and apparel collection that melds streetwear aesthetics with functionality.
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The dangerous motorcycle stunts that Nicolas Maduro has turned into a national sport

El Valle has transformed from a crime-ridden area to a community where motorcycle stunts are now recognized as a national sport.

A Bartender, a Firefighter and a Giuliani Walk Onto a Fairway

The Brooklyn Open is a unique urban golf event that promotes inclusiveness and diversity among players.

'Culture surveillance': Secret box atop pole in Mission recording songs

A neighborhood project called 'Bop Spotter' uses a smartphone and microphone to identify street music, showcasing local culture.

A Photo Booth Downtown Draws a Nostalgic Crowd

The popularity of analog photo booths is resurging among young people in urban areas, offering a nostalgic yet trendy experience.

Pumpkins, powder protests and Paris fashion: photos of the day Wednesday

Wildfires and drought are impacting cities, highlighting climate change and resource management issues.

This London area is officially one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world for 2024

Leyton has been ranked as London's coolest neighborhood for 2024, known for its vibrant culture, nightlife, and community growth.

Off-White Introduces "BE RIGHT BACK" Sneaker | stupidDOPE

Off-White's 'BE RIGHT BACK' sneaker innovates with a blend of 90s running shoe styles and city-inspired colorways, celebrating urban culture.

Rachel Kushner Lived With Freezing Pipes, Toxic Waste, and Awful Landlords

Kushner's novel captures nostalgia and identity through the lens of urban experiences and personal history.

Brooklyn's fish pond of discord

The makeshift fishpond in Bed-Stuy fosters community connection amid rising tourist interest and complicated social dynamics.

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.

Milestones: March 13, 2024

Brooklyn has nearly 2.6 million residents, making it the fourth largest city in the U.S. if independent.
Brooklyn is considered 'cool and hip' now but has always been appreciated by those born, raised, and involved in its development.

natura futura's mobile platform uses repurposed plastic to float on babahoyo's river

El Candelabro mobile platform revitalizes urban culture through a modular, floating design.
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