Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops

Uplifting pop as grief processing for POM’s Liza van As: ‘I wanted to feel happy again’

Liza van As, lead singer of the pop group POM, has released the band's second album, 'Enlightened, baby', which uses upbeat music as a method of processing grief. Despite her initial expectations of writing a somber record, she found that creating joyful pop songs helped her regain a sense of happiness.

Prosecution demands 6 and 5 months in prison for VU students Marlon U. and Reinout V. after assault on fellow student

KLM employee fired after leaking 1,000 liters of kerosene: 'High fire risk'

A KLM employee has been fired and denied severance pay after causing a leak of 1,000 liters of kerosene last year. A court in Haarlem ruled that the incident created a significant fire hazard and seriously endangered safety, justifying the dismissal.

Picking strawberries on Strawberry Day: 'We're going to eat them all'

On 'Strawberry Day,' schoolchildren in Beverwijk participated in strawberry picking to learn about the region's history as a fruit cultivation and auction hub. The event aimed to teach children about the agricultural origins of fruit, emphasizing that strawberries grow on land rather than in supermarkets.

Van Vessem bakery in Kleverpark fully restored to original 1907 style

Bakery van Vessem has restored its original shop in the Kleverpark neighborhood to its historic 1907 style. The renovation marks a return to the roots of the nearly 120-year-old family business where it first began.