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In All-Gender Restrooms, the Signs Reflect the Times
Public venues are recasting the traditional men’s/women’s room, resulting in a dizzying range of (often creative) signage and vocabulary....
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Pepsi Is Departing Citi Field, Leaving Behind a Bare Porch
Pepsi, a marquee sponsor at Citi Field since it opened in 2009, will not renew its deal with the Mets....
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No Lightspeeding: Safe-Driving Messages Get ‘Star Wars’ Twist
With the release of “The Force Awakens,” Arizona and other states have begun using phrases from the movie series on electronic highway signs....
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Big Risks as Landmarks Preservation Commission Moves to Prune Proposed Gems
A critic fears for some architectural treasures as the agency nears a decision on which potential landmarks to erase from its slate....
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Easy-Reading Road Signs Head to the Offramp
The Federal Highway Administration is sending the Clearview typeface to the exit. I’ll miss it....
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In This Crowd, It’s O.K. to Stare
Giant printed heads seem to pop up everywhere: Nascar tracks, beauty pageants, even political rallies. But few places have embraced them quite like college basketball....
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Pepsi-Cola Sign in Queens Gains Landmark Status
After nearly 30 years under consideration, the sign, a four-story reminder of Long Island City’s industrial past, is now protected....
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The Writing on the Wall
Leah Singer is drawn to the “Post No Bills” notices that are ubiquitous in New York City....
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On Offer in China: ‘Fried Swarm’ and Other Tasty Translations
A stroll through just about any Chinese city will reveal the joys of eating in a country with language significantly far from English....
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Boston Takes Step to Elevate Citgo Sign From LED Beacon to Landmark
The city’s Landmarks Commission voted to study whether the giant sign that guides drivers, marathon runners and Red Sox fans should receive special status....
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