Category Archives: Viva!

Merkel’s Last Stand?: Chancellor Running Out of Time on Refugee Issue

image-945252-thumbsmall-vhvf.jpgAngela Merkel has repeatedly said that it will take time to solve the refugee crisis. But impatience is growing, particularly following the sexual assaults in Cologne. Voices of discontent are getting louder and the chancellor’s hold on power may be weakening. By SPIEGEL Staff

Harlem’s Legendary Lenox Lounge Appears To Be Really, Truly Dead

Harlem's Legendary Lenox Lounge Appears To Be Really, Truly Dead There was hope for a while that Harlem’s legendary Lenox Lounge—which closed in 2012 following a rich 73 years history—would one day reopen, preserving a slice of history in an area that’s undergoing significant changes. Unfortunately, it looks as though the storied jazz bar and former speakeasy won’t be undergoing a revitalization, as plans to reopen the club look to have fallen through. Jeremiah Moss found a bleak scene during a recent visit, with the venue still boarded up and “[left]…behind to rot.” [ more › ]

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