35 percent of Chicago's roadways end in "Avenue" while only 20 percent of New York City's do. http://bit.ly/1qFmpO8

Why the can came back. (From Quartz) http://bit.ly/1wouOHS

San Francisco was once glistening with creeks and arroyos. http://bit.ly/1u27gKr

"Over a period of eight years, the magazine chronicled the spectacular rise and eventual implosion of the East Village art scene." (From Hyperallergic) #cityreads http://bit.ly/1EBAPak

The boy reportedly lived off of free food samples. http://bit.ly/1EyNR8q

"You could also call the Knowledge the greatest tribute a city has ever paid to itself, a love letter more ardent than "I ❤ N.Y." or anything else a Chamber of Commerce might cook up." (From T: The New York Times Style Magazine) #cityreads http://nyti.ms/1EpSrnx

When other methods of transportation failed them, health workers in Malawi turned to motorcycles to help them do their job. http://bit.ly/1xiRXAL

What does the presence of these artists mean for the surrounding neighborhood? (From The Atlantic) http://bit.ly/1v4nVke

A decision in the case of Darren Wilson is expected later this month, either in days or in weeks. (From The Atlantic) http://bit.ly/1EtWWgZ

Cleveland is the most affordable housing market in the nation and continues to move in the right direction. http://bit.ly/1xhj7YU

"Mandela was a man of great substance; this latest memorial is anything but." http://bit.ly/1Eq155u

In the worst drought on record, water theft is becoming increasingly common, but much of it is going unpunished. (From National Journal) http://bit.ly/1EpFiLk