When Obama was elected, there were many jokes about the US being beyond racism. This absurd notion was far enough from truth to be funny, but it also came with the belief that something had in fact... [more]
Plastic people ooz through the summer streets in the city of the perpetual fashion show. They appear bold and intrinsically expressionistic. But expressions are based upon ideas with value, and... [more]
Just in time for the World Cup in South Africa – the 11th of June to the 11th of July, 2010 – the Berlin Rockandrolltempel will be transformed into a football stadium! All games will be shown on... [more]
Once the palate, now emetic: How the Aldi cult drink "Trader Joe's Peach Iced Tea” was destroyed, and how its customers riled against its degeneration. [more]
A hub to the new central park: Exactly 65 years after the Second World War, the Berlin Tempelhof has opened its doors to the city and its people. [more]
In terms of political philosophy, Berlin could be described as a majestic collage of thoughts and discussions that pour out upon the streets, developing colorful, enlightening concepts.... [more]
The air was cold and crisp when I left my apartment on Monday, but it didn’t bother me. I was excited about what the future might bring, what new developments had taken place, and who would be chosen... [more]
With the New Year behind us, we are all taking our first steps out into a mysterious new decade. How we approach the future is up to us, but the decisions we make now could affect the course of the... [more]
This Saturday will be your last opportunity of the year to be there or square at the PoPo BAR. [more]
The cheapest flea-market in the city just may lie behind the Real, right behind Neukölln S-Bahn. Every Sunday this secret market displays a treasure trove of desires for the nostalgic, the crafty,... [more]
This Saturday night the PoPo BAR will host its November event, and in accordance with tradition will continue with the finest venue this side of the river Spree. [more]
Amongst the sea of small businesses that create the nightlife of this fair city, one bar stands out as a particularly unique entity. An approach to community that only Berlin would spur and an... [more]
Patricius von Waldes (February 2009 – October 2009), famed explorer and journalist, was found dead yesterday, just off of Fulda Str., Neukölln, presumably ripped apart by rabid Americans. The 26 year... [more]
There are no classic "hostels" in Neukölln, but one can find some good places that are not without charm. [more]
That sweet smell sets my mind adrift on every corner. That unequaled statement of innocent rebellion enhancing the air beyond usual city smog; that freedom of the mind, my freedom to enhance the day... [more]
It has been a long and hot summer for those of us missing our French haircuts, but the glorious fall is here, and soon we can all return to Le Coiffeur, known of course by the savvier residents of... [more]
A sudden breeze clears smoke from the field, and the left side defensive player dances around the ball, scanning the positions of the opposing team. This is what he was designed for; this is what he... [more]
Berlin's finest brezels have opened their first speak-easy style bar/bakery... [more]
