Several artists, including Laufey and Damiano David, have removed their collaborations with singer d4vd from streaming platforms. The decision follows recent news that d4vd has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl.
The Oosterkerk in Haarlem has been repurposed into a community hub as part of the 'Buurtbakens' project, hosting diverse weekly activities for local residents. While the building remains a church, the programs focus on social connection rather than religion, aiming to keep the historical space active and accessible to everyone in the neighborhood.
Daan Goppel has transformed his allotment garden at Tuinpark de Molen in Amsterdam-Noord into a wild, edible food forest containing 250 plant species. While he resides in a bustling part of the city, he uses this garden as a personal retreat to experience nature and cultivate his own food during the summer months.
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser reflected on their time spent with rock musician Herman Brood at a café in Amsterdam-West. They suggested that Brood would still appreciate the city today for its nightlife, including casinos and brothels.
Former manager Koos van Dijk and drummer Guzz Genser recall the time spent with Herman Brood at Café de Toog in Amsterdam West. They reflect on the late musician's life and suggest he would still appreciate the city today for its continued presence of brothels and casinos.
Residents in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Haarlem are working to replace paved areas with greenery to combat high temperatures and improve the living environment. Landscape architect Bieke van Hees and local volunteers have begun projects, such as planting flower borders at the Nieuw Guineaplein, to encourage community involvement in urban gardening.