The re-imagining of the city’s main artery must look to the future, not the past.

It’s clear that Toronto is changing; it’s not so clear that our political leaders have noticed. The debate about the revitalization of Yonge St. in North York Centre, where the cityscape is now dominated by residential towers, highlights the problem. ‘RE-imagining Yonge’, a city initiative covering the area between Sheppard and Finch Avenues, goes to […]

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The rainbow eucalyptus may look like a digital rendering of a kid’s drawing, but it’s 100% real. These trees (also known as rainbow gum, Mindanao gum, and Eucalyptus deglupta) have brown bark that peels away, revealing layers of color across the ROYGBIV spectrum.Rainbow eucalyptus are native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, but you can also find them in the United States, in places including Hawaii, Florida, and San Diego. READ MORE...

As part of Barcelona’s efforts to reclaim its car-congested streets for pedestrians, the city has tapped architects to create "superblocks” — groups of streets transformed into car-free public plazas. One such project was completed in 2019 by Leku Studio in the trendy neighborhood of Sant Antoni. Redesigned with attractive way-finding elements and street furniture, the Superblock of Sant Antoni is the second of six superblocks completed to date.[...]

With limited traffic on the roads, cruising down abandoned streets on a slick new skateboard can be a dream come true for many skateboarders. Thanks to Rustek's new collection of wooden skateboards, handcrafted out of sustainably sourced wood, we can all dream of popping sweet 180-degree ollies while soaring down the street.[...]

Sometimes you need a little holiday decoration in your office. Calvinlover16 share their tutorial for a Paper Tree that will keep your desk festive and not take up a lot of room. Best of all…no pine needles to clean up! You can craft this tree with any color or pattern scrap book paper you wish. […]

Audio recordings of two 911 calls placed moments before Ahmaud Arbery was killed confirm that at least two people were concerned that a black man was running in their Georgia neighborhood.

City officials called the street closings planned starting Friday are an “initial pilot,” and that more sites may be added to the program in the coming days. De Blasio said on Tuesday he’d like to open “up to two streets per borough.”

Audio recordings of two 911 calls placed moments before Ahmaud Arbery was killed confirm that at least two people were concerned that a black man was running in their Georgia neighborhood.

A study finds that close to a trillion trees could potentially be planted on Earth—enough to sequester more than 200 billion tons of carbon. But environmental change on this scale is no easy task.

There's plenty of lightly used street space available that could be dedicated to exercise and the pursuit of fresh air.

A new film about street violence in London became a sensation after its release in British theaters a few months ago. Now, Blue Story is available on streaming services for American viewers.

For Times staff writer Catherine Saillant, an article led to a reader email, which led to a family reunion of sorts.

Craig Nathaniel, 33, already served five years probation after pleading guilty to felony assault for the Dec. 23, 2012, attack.

Audio recordings of two 911 calls placed moments before Ahmaud Arbery was killed confirm that at least two people were concerned that a black man was running in their Georgia neighborhood.

The park closed indefinitely to all visitors Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. It earlier had closed campgrounds and access roads into the park but allowed walkers and cyclists to enter.

Chance the Rapper, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent and other rappers took to social media to honor Pop Smoke, a rising New York artist who was fatally shot Wednesday.

Garden-related events include workshops in soil building and

You'll have to declare brutal warfare on the ants in your yard while embracing a tiny parasitoid wasp that eats its living prey from the inside out.

L.A.'s street vendors are grounded and facing a new Goliath: COVID-19.

L.A. should be taking inspiration from cities that are experimenting with public space to help businesses during coronavirus lockdowns.

Calls to close streets to automobiles show the demand for exercise. Too bad all local trails have been closed to hikers.

In Hollywood Hills, "Interstellar" and "Dunkirk" cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema has shelled out $2.16 million for a ranch-style home.

In the Bird Streets, a modern residence runs the gamut in the design world with connections to architect Gus Duffy, designer Ron Collier, designer Barbara Barry and late art patron Merry Norris. Asking price: $5.995 million.

The world's cheapest places to chow down

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, Katrina Lenk and Michael Cerveris salute composer Stephen Sondheim.

Christine Baranski explains how she came to sing "The Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday.

GOOGLE MAPS is a useful tool that is great for navigating around the world. But sometimes, the huge Street View lens spots some very bizarre scenes which is definitely the case for one street in New Orleans.

CORONATION STREET fans will have to wait until the end of the year to find out whether Yasmeen will get justice for being coercively controlled, but it seems she will head down a darker path before then.

CORONATION STREET has confirmed Oliver Battersby's seizure diagnosis and has revealed there is currently no cure. So what does this mean for his future and childhood?

KATE ROBBINS hits our screens tonight on Celebrity Pointless but what well-known faces appear in Kate's famous family tree?

CORONATION STREET fans will have to wait until the end of the year to find out whether Yasmeen will get justice for being coercively controlled, but it seems she will head down a darker path before then.

CORONATION STREET has confirmed Oliver Battersby's seizure diagnosis and has revealed there is currently no cure. So what does this mean for his future and childhood?

Approximately 32 kilometres of Seattle streets will permanently close to most vehicles by the end of May, Mayor Jenny Durkan said Thursday.

SPAIN'S 24-hour death toll from coronavirus has hit one of the lowest levels since March 18.

Animals were burned alive in a fire that swept the winter quarters of Cole Bros. Circus in Fulton County, Indiana, on Feb. 20, 1940.

A male suspect was shot during an exchange of gunfire with police at North Michigan Road and West 62nd Street.

A man was killed on Indy's northwest side after what IMPD reported was an exchange of gunfire with an officer.

Protesters gather in Indianapolis near the scene of a fatal police shooting after a pursuit that seemingly was captured in part on Facebook Live.

Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades.

Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades.

Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades.

More than 22 million Americans are out of work because of how the coronavirus has shut down much of the economy.

Tacos, smoked wings, a brewery with pizza and a kart track serving burgers are right across the street from the Indy 500.

Elvis Presley fans gather inside new luxury apartment tower 360 Market Square to rededicate 16-year-old plaque previously displaced by construction.