Book recommendation: Looking for a modern novel that revels in the modern metropolis: its mass of strangers, dark pockets, finds beauty in filth and filth in beauty. Examples: Witchgrass by Raymond Queneau, Bright Lights Big City by Jay McInerny, Paul Auster
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Bored on a lazy Sunday afternoon? How about helping me come up with ideas/suggestions on how I should plan an urban scavenger hunt? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Does the city you live in have a great website? What (specifically) makes it great? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 18 answers

Fun things to do in Kansas City? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Where can I find good used bikes in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

What are the New York City "projects"? I often hear the phrase "The Projects" in TV and movies. I understand they are an area of somewhat low-cost housing, and that it tends to be an "unsavory" neighborhood, but not terribly so. My question is, what exactly does it mean for something to be a project. Why are they there, how did they get there, and what does it mean today? Google and Wikipedia have been of little help. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 36 answers

Would it be way too expensive to get some minor work (installing railroad spikes) done on my banjo... in Washington, DC? (vs. 'the suburbs' ?) If not, any recommendations of general instrument guru shop guys? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Parapet defense 101, or, how to discourage home invasion of an overly-fab rooftop apartment without turning it into a prison. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 29 answers

NewYorkCityFilter: I'm headed to New York City this weekend, staying midtown. It's somewhat spur of the minute but I was wondering if any MeFites have suggestions of current things to do, places to eat and drink, etc. I love trying new places, eats, visual, audible, sensual stimulations. Anything discussed on Mefi recently? Thanks.
posted on May 22, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm looking for great examples of local/city networking and information sites that really offer something useful/fun to both visitors AND residents of a community. Sites that people enjoy using as a regular resource to enjoy and really embrace a specific place and what makes it tick. Do you know of any really kickass city websites that have rocked your world? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Can you recommend any books that cover fundamental economics at a beginner level? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Cleveland filter: New job, new city! Fun, hip, alternative, informative blogs? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Anyone have any tips for a City Chase first timer? I just found out about it this morning, so I'm pretty clueless (and it's in two days).
posted on May 8, 2008 - 3 answers

What one book will allow others to gain the truest insight into the soul of each city or region [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 16 answers

How far would I need to travel from a tower 100 feet high before the sight of it would become obscured by the horizon? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 20 answers

Do you know of a good Chiropractor in Salt Lake City, Utah? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 0 answers

Is there any hotel search that can search hotels by room type? For example, all jacuzzi suites in $CITY, or all rooms with wet bar, all rooms with separate shower and tub, etc? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 3 answers

My wife and two kids and I are not able to renew the lease on the house we're renting in a Maryland suburb of DC (the landlord is selling his other house and moving back into this one), so we're looking to move at the end of August. I've also been contemplating a career change for a while, and as this "opportunity" has dropped in our lap, we're thinking about making a city change as well, that would benefit my intended Mac development career, possibly to the SF Bay Area or Seattle. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 13 answers

How long does it usually take to adjust to a new place? I moved away from my girlfriend and friends by 3 hours. I know few people (those I met at a church and in workplace)...I am having a rough time of it as i am new in town, new and stressed at job, and just new at about everything it seems. The good news is that my girlfriend and I are getting married but it will be 8 months. SO, how long on average does it take a person to adjust to new changes such as job and city? I appreciate your feedback. My anxiety is much higher than it needs to be.
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 16 answers

How/where do girls meet other girls in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I get some Lady Bugs in West LA? I'm looking to protect a garden from other insects. Thanks! I'm in the mar vista/culver city area.
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 9 answers

What's the name of that American TV show where a woman draped the American flag into a stunning dress without cutting it, and did the photo shoot inside Grand Central Station? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 3 answers

What is that building on Water Street at John street in downtown NYC (you can see it on street view on googlemaps)? What are those numbers for? Is it a clock or counter or something?
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm driving from Austin to Salt Lake City the last week of April and need suggestions on things to do, see, stay, eat and drink. All suggestions and ideas are appreciated as I've never been there before! [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Day trip to Atlantic City? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the "bad part of town" for your nearest metropolitan area... and what's the name of the most notoriously "bad" neighborhood(s) in that part of town? [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 174 answers

What's the best way to find out who owns an apartment in New York City? A relative of mine has been offered a sublet, but the circumstances seem very shady. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend a great screen printer in the Kansas City metro area? (Lawrence is probably too far, but not out of the question.) Looking to do several small, high-quality, runs of 50 to 100 shirts. Willing to pay for great service and product.
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 5 answers

I need some suggestions for a place to live that fits me better than NYC – somewhere liberal, outdoorsy, and friendly. East Coast preferred. Further explanation inside. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 41 answers

What video games feature Los Angeles as the setting? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 14 answers

ProposalFilter: I'm proposing in New York City tomorrow, can a New Yorker or someone with good city knowledge make sure my plan will work alright? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 28 answers

I'm going to be going to visit my best friend in NYC for a week, in a week. Last time I went for a weekend, I wore Payless shoes and went cross borough and wound up limping and having cankles as a result. I am a lot more sedentary in Arizona than I used to be back east-- and I am looking for suggestions of how to keep this trip as painfree as possible. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 22 answers

The first transatlantic television image was that of a fluttering American flag. My grandfather was the cameraman. Two words: Christmas gift. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 10 answers

Cheapest way to find decent tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 3 answers

I am looking for books ( fiction or non-fiction ) about the adventures of city living. Give me tales of colorful characters in New York, dandys in London, and criminals in Tokyo. I want to read about restaurants, jazz clubs, gambling dens, eccentric shops, and seedy alleyways.
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 36 answers

NYC Location for Hip Young Woman's Celebration Needed! Help me find the perfect place! [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I order ready-to-eat whole turkey in NYC to be delivered to the West Village?
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 7 answers

What's the protocol for when you are moving a long distance with a dog w/r/t apartment searching? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 9 answers

Can anyone tell me where this picture was taken? http://www.widelec.org/stuff/widoki/widoki_26.jpg And, for extra credit: is there any better way to find the answer to this sort of question? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 9 answers

If cities (or the pressure on city services) grow faster than the wealth held by individuals grows, how does the bottom not fall out given that municipal growth is largely funded by taxes? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 34 answers

Where can I find the Caedmon audio recording of Clifford Simak reading City? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 2 answers

How can I find out the dates of the upcoming 2007 Yuba City Sikh parade/festival? As some of you may know, this is the largest gathering of Sikh people outside of India/Pakistan, and many tens of thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) of people come from all over the US to eat the amazing free food, see the floats, and generally have a great time. Non-Sikhs are invited, and I want to go, but can't find the date anywhere.
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 8 answers

Movers flat rate, or per hour? I asked for a quote on citimove.com All the flat rates are get are ridiculously high. I also got some quotes of movers that charge per hour. If those same rates were applied, it seems that the flat rate movers would spend 10 hours moving the stuff in my 1 bedroom, which will be already packed, for a distance of ten miles. That is impossible!?!?! Is there a catch, hidden charges, or something? Because the per hour movers seem much cheaper than the flat raters. I don't want to get burned.
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 17 answers

City dwellers! How do you dust? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 17 answers

In 6-8 weeks I will have accumulated some cash, about $5-6K. It's not much, but it is enough to survive 6 months without working while I write. 6 penniless months in Sydney, Australia. Where in the world should I go that will allow me to double that time? Triple? [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 19 answers

I am traveling to Oklahoma City next week and was looking for great local resturants.... [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 15 answers

How does one go about acquiring the permit for a band (not solo performer) to perform/busk on the streets of New York City? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 6 answers

[ChicagoFilter] I moved to Chicago recently, and I'm having difficulty making friends and meeting people who are around my age (early 20s) who share similar interests -- and I am looking for suggestions on how to branch out. (mi) [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 31 answers

Indie songs about New York? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 51 answers

Prior Ask MetaFilter discussions about Jersey City suggest that living in Journal Square is a bad idea. Is that really true? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 7 answers