Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Tales of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. The city is optimistic and embracing fun.

As more locals take up pickleball, it’s getting harder to find a place to play the popular sport.


Meanwhile, a counter-tour celebrating the heart of the city drew a far bigger crowd.

Alex Ludlum, a city commissioner involved in a walking tour of Downtown dysfunction, has resigned.

But some worry that extending the festival would mean more noise, less public access and more damage to the environment.