Week Around the Ists, July 12–18

Photo by Molly Matalon Gothamist found out that “heroin-addicted hobos from around the country” are camping out in trendy Williamsburg. One deli owner complained to a local newspaper , “They could take a nice hot bath. One kid comes in and the whole store will be smelling for hours.” Torontoist considered the ramifications of Tim Hortons—the coffee and donut chain synonymous with Canadiana—arriving in New York City . Bostonist exposed Yelp’s geographic confusion while pondering the history of hipster hatred . Shanghaiist commemorated Michael Jackson’s death a little late but with flash mob style . LAist took a stroll down memory lane

to visit a long-gone theme park that was all about the birds and the beer. Phillyist interviewed best-selling author Jennifer Weiner . Chicagoist had a little fun with a unique (and delicious) cookie tribute to dead pop icon Michael Jackson. Seattlest declared Seattle the bacon capital of the nation (of the nation, yes, yes!) and considered the health-ruining effects of cycling . Londonist enjoyed seeing Mayor Boris playing train driver . SFist worried about cyclists who refuse to wear helmets and a city that lacks tasty cheap eats .

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Week Around the Ists, July 12–18