Ed Stocker
Street smarts
After a 36-year absence, the New York Public Library's Bookmobile returns to the Bronx in a gleaming red Sprinter — holding its own against Mister Softee and proving books still draw a crowd.
Hot picks
Fill those endless days with the best in sight and sound, thanks to our sunny selection.
Rolling stone
Despite challenges both past and present, canny redevelopments, scrappy fundraising and passionate residents have ensured this city’s regeneration has rock-solid foundations.
The opener
Are we about to call time on famed German efficiency? Don’t worry, these brief bulletins on Brexit and bragging won’t hold you up.
What a carry-on
Long beholden to industry giants, the luggage sector is now packed with fresh faces poised for market domination. We hear the case for start-ups and meet some of the major players.
Mérida, Mexico
The Yucatán capital is having a moment in the sun as a new wave of artists, architects and restaurateurs put down roots.
Throwing signs
At a packed San Antonio theatre, three ASL interpreters translate Cypress Hill's profanity-laced hip-hop for deaf fans experiencing live music, blending linguistics, performance and physical stamina into something extraordinary.
Creative process
The president of the Rhode Island School of Design sketches out the make-up of her tight team.
Sitting pretty
As furniture shop Living Edge opens in Western Australia, we took a first look at its new space.
The opener
Dog-gone Brexit, food made for Instagram and ridiculous waist-high lanyard scanners – it’s no wonder we’re debating forgiveness.
