Why I’m Not Sharing My Coke
Andy Warhol, algorithms, and a bunch of popular names printed on soda cans.
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Can Outdoor Art Revitalize Outdoor Advertising?
That art you've been seeing at bus stations and billboards—it's serving a purpose beyond just promoting local museums.
The Impossibility of the Night Shift
Many night workers get “shift-work sleep disorder.” And no one knows how to treat it.
One Toxic Boss Can Poison the Whole Workplace
Office leaders who bully even just one member of their team harm everyone.
What the Cost of Raising a Child in America Tells Us About Income Inequality
You’ll spend nearly a quarter of a million dollars to raise a kid in the United States, or about five times the annual median income.
In Praise of ‘American Greed’
While it remains semi-hidden on CNBC and can't claim the car chases of Cops, American Greed—now with eight seasons in the books—has proven itself a worthy endeavor.
Will Philadelphia Ever Be Home to a Middle Class?
Jake Blumgart has watched his friends decamp his adopted hometown for places with more opportunities and city services. Will anyone be left to build a better Philly?
Why I Became a Homeowner at Age 22
Kevin Koczwara didn't necessarily feel ready to commit to homeownership (and a 30-year mortgage) when he was 22. Looking back, he's glad he did.
Journalists Can Get PTSD Without Leaving Their Desks
Dealing with violent content takes a heavy toll on some reporters.