Alphabet City has new developments, like Seven East Village (top left), and new bars, like Lois (top right), but the nabe retains older eateries and its gritty charm (bottom photos). Photos: Richard ...

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Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum started in 2004 with a mission of providing a voice and temporary home for one exiled, politically oppressed writer at a time. But that mission grew as its first resident ...

When walking down Avenue B by 2nd Street in Alphabet City, you may notice a garden with a rather unusual sculpture collection. Upon first glance, it seems akin to the Cathedral of Junk in Austin.

The last we heard, Alphabet’s smart city project was on hold due to privacy concerns, but now it’s moving forward--possibly even bigger than originally planned. Indeed, residents and local government ...

An exploration of this Manhattan neighborhood. Not so long ago, the name Alphabet City stirred up images of squatters, vacant lots, drug dealers, and burned-out buildings. These days it’s known for ...