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Elsewhere in the Ist-a-Verse
Torontoist is one of thirteen cities in the worldwide Gothamist network. Each Sunday, the editors of every site—from LAist to Londonist—choose their most interesting article, a list that is compiled into the network-wide feature Elsewhere In The Ist-a-Verse.
- DCist is busy digging out of the great Snowmaggedon of 2010.
- Londonist discovered an alpine ski lodge, some abstract art, a treasure-trove of antiques, and several tube-carriage offices, all in the unlikely setting of East London’s rooftops and alleyways.
- Gothamist was amazed when a Best Buy shopper was arrested for using valid gift cards. Oh, and when a twelve-year-old was arrested for doodling on her desk. Oh, and when a nine-year-old was almost suspended for a Lego-sized toy gun. Oh, and when ?uestlove wondered about NBC’s Black History Month cafeteria menu.
- Phillyist reported from the Miss’d America pageant in Atlantic City, former home of the Miss America pageant.
- Shanghaiist got shoved into overcrowded subways by new professional subway shovers.
- Bostonist toyed around with a naked Scott Brown action figure.
- LAist was exited to announce that a light rail line and route connecting Santa Monica to downtown had finally been approved.
- Chicagoist followed PETA’s battle to get the controversial “Lobster Zone” game removed from a local bar (PETA won).
- Seattlest checked out the strange case of a photographer sued for taking a picture of Seattle public art.
- SFist recoiled at senate candidate Carly Fiorina’s new campaign attack ad, which features swine, sheep, and furries.
- Houstonist focused a spotlight on the local music scene.