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The Pushcart War
I came across a recent prompt asking "what is your favorite book about NYC?" Mine is the The Pushcart War by Jean Merrill (1964), a children's book I first red in 4th grade and probably my first exposure to New York City. The book has plenty of fans, its own New Yorker profile from 2014,... Continue Reading →
02/23: Tying up the reins
In a city as old as Philadelphia there are various clues to be found which illustrate moments or aspects of the cities history. Mostly I notice the decorative metal sheets found near steps and entrances to houses which offer guests the chance to scrape the horseshit off of their boots before entering a home or... Continue Reading →
Adam Achrati 