Jessica Furseth is a journalist living in London, writing about culture, technology, and life in the city—she's interested in stories about how we live now. Find her at www.jessicafurseth.com

The Urban Swimming Revolution Is Here
Across a growing number of European and American cities, people are taking back their waterways.
Why Is There So Much Great Midcentury-Modern Decor From Eastern Europe on Etsy?
The quality and deals are there—and the reason behind them goes all the way back to the Cold War.
The State of the Storage Unit
These spaces used to be temporary solutions in moments of life upheaval.