The Rise of "Afropolitan" Fashion
Ghanaian designers meld African and cosmopolitan looks to create new styles
Trends
Foreclosing on God
Some churches that grew aggressively are losing their buildings, and are forced to double up
Gen Y Reads -- But Only for Nine Minutes A Day
Are twentysomethings changing the culture of literature?
A Matchmaker Talks About What's Really Important
Recession presses people to prioritize relationships, this pro says
Scion of Disgraced Televangelists Preaching in Hipster Bars
Wearing a cross, star of David and Islamic crescent moon, Jay Bakker speaks of “inclusion.”
Virtual Adoption
Fearful right-to-lifers try a kinder, gentler tactic on the eve of the pro-choice Obama era
Their Boots of Vegan Pleather
Surprise! Grit capital New York is becoming a global mecca for those who eat, and live, animal-free
New York Marijuana Delivery Services Generate Plenty of Green
Experts compare them to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” speakeasies of the 1920s
Never Settle
Beguiled by the allures of the road, and endless choices, more twentysomethings are turning into professional nomads
Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun
In search of perfect playmates for their pets, some owners have taken to matchmaking online.
So Now We'll Be Taking Tea Breaks?
Tearooms are spreading across the nation, as Americans discover the health and relaxation benefits of an ancient drink
Just Embarrass Him to Death
Victimized by wandering hands on public transit? Snap the creep’s picture and post it online, protest group suggests
Making Work Work For Gen Y
Many twenty-somethings say they’ll seek out careers that will let them balance jobs and family better than their baby boomer parents did.
Babysitting Goes to College
With child care now paying more than the typical bottom-rung retail job, university students are chasing gigs once left to high-schoolers.
Taking a Gamble on Health Insurance
Once they’re dropped from their parents’ plans, many twenty-somethings opt to “roll the dice” rather than pay the premiums.