Stealing a peek at the past: Riad al Solh dig
Stalled since it was announced in 2004, Jean Nouvel’s Landmark mall and tower development has become one of…
Mystery BCD plot for secret eyes only
In what was once the Jewish quarter of Beirut, through a small slit in the metal panel fence,…
When downtown Beirut was busy
I found this picture today on the Facebook group قديماً one of many sites now posting pictures of old Beirut.…
Nowruz in Raouche
Nowruz, known as the Persian New Year, was celebrated last Wednesday in Beirut. But an additional celebration was…
Quote of the week
“There is no need to worry,” said Culture Minister Gaby Layoun, following the theft of 46 items from…
Glass sidewalks from NYC to Beirut
I’ve been fascinated by glass sidewalks ever since I noticed them in the ruins of downtown Beirut. Buried…
Clemenceau landmark to be renovated or demolished?
For decades, the curious triangular building in the Clemenceau neighborhood has stood abandoned. But that seems set to…
Maalouf: “We don’t have a home in Beirut anymore”
I just got off the phone with Ziad Maalouf, a son of Lebanese literary giant Amin Maalouf, who’s…
Reclaiming city spaces
With fighting in Tripoli and little progress on public services, it’s always nice to see positive events happening…
Public performance banned in Downtown Beirut
I’ve experienced many disturbing episodes in the corporate-owned and operated space known as Beirut Central District (BCD) or…