Ruins cleared near port of Beirut
Following our last post about the vast ruins site uncovered near the “Beirut Digital District” construction site, a…
Demolition of Art Deco building resumes, despite governor’s order
Two years ago the Governor of Beirut issued an order to stop demolition of this historically listed Art…
Ancient ruins uncovered in the ‘digital district’
A wide range of ancient structures have been uncovered in downtown Beirut that may provide important clues to…
Janneh dam investigation now in Arabic
Thanks to the help of lawyers collective Legal Agenda and public space advocates Public Works Studio, my investigation into the…
A Dam Is Built in ‘Paradise’
The following article originally appeared in Take Part, a US-based online publication that has recently ceased operation. I’m…
Cool new music video shot in endangered Dalieh
Something fun today in a mad world! Check out this new video by The Wanton Bishops recalling vintage Beirut action…
Let’s investigate Lebanon!
With environmental disasters and public service dysfunction everywhere you look, there’s never been a better time to investigate…
Top 7 ‘fake news’ stories on CNN
Ah “fake news” and the “post truth” era: the demise of the world as we know it through…
Can Seal help ‘legalize’ public performance in Beirut?
A lot of you have probably seen the now viral cell phone video shot in the Beirut Souks…
Venice? No, it’s all in Lebanon!
Have you ever been to Lake Naccache? It’s so romantic with restaurants right on the waterfront. But strangely,…