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Culture (Page 56)

December 10, 2019

A New Jersey Town Smells a Fight for its Future

Harrison residents have been unable to open their windows as Hydrogen Sulfide so strong that Red Bull Arena, released a statement, has filled the neighborhood. >> Harrison residents have kept their windows shut to keep out the acidic scent of Hydrogen Sulfide from seeping into their homes. The smell is so strong that the Red Bull Arena has released a statement to warn stadium-goers.

December 10, 2019

The ‘Jewel of Harlem’ is Changing. Will it Shine On?

When Esplanade Gardens was built 52 years ago, African Americans felt like they finally got a piece of the pie - ownership in where they lived and a community of neighbors that felt more like family. Today, those same residents struggle with the changes that have taken place around them - new management, a different generation, and gentrification. Will "The Jewel of Harlem" ever be the same?

December 10, 2019

In the Big Easy, Coexistence on Frenchmen Street Changes Key

Some are drawn to New Orleans for its local cuisine, simply to try hearty dishes like seafood gumbo or po’ boy sandwiches. Some visit to take a steamboat ride along the Mississippi River to enjoy the city’s architectural history, nature and beauty in a single cruise. New Orleans is also world-famous for its street performance culture, and one of the hotspots of this music capital is Frenchmen Street. However, a 911 call over the summer shed light on the turbulence between a band and a small business owner, shaking the peaceful coexistence of the street.

Interior of Arka

December 10, 2019

How a Little Ukrainian Shop Stands Its Ground in an Ever-Changing Neighborhood

Punk rockers, bohemians, artists, and Ukrainians have lived amongst each other in Manhattan’s East Village and have made it their own. Many of these groups have abandoned their East Village roots, but one small Ukrainian store, Arka, has been stern on keeping its doors open to keep the Ukrainian spirit alive in the neighborhood.

Painting of a woman curled up in a chair, in a quiet home.

December 10, 2019

In Charlottesville, Artists Disagree on How — or If — Art Can Heal the City’s Wounds

After a deadly terrorist attack rocked Charlottesville in 2017, the city's artists are conflicted over the role art can play in shaping their community’s future. While some have abandoned their neutral work for a politicized practice, others believe the problem of prejudice is too big to tackle.