Populist: 21-27 September

Populist brings you a bite sized round up of the best of Londonist this week. Catch up on the coolest, quirkiest, most recommended and talked about stories and find out what's hot and what's happening for the week ahead.

In the news:

A tube train with air conditioning is unveiled by the Mayor.

There was commenting controversy over cycle safety and doggy rights.

Tourism 400 years ago was proven to be not that different from now.

Libraries or Ideas Stores? Rebranding and makeovers for the book lenders.

What's hot:

We had an epic Open House weekend.

London Fashion Week bought the stylistas out in force.

Be dazed by the scale of the Cultural Olympiad, kicking off this weekend.

Get tipsy at Beer Exposed and remember to save the date for our 4th birthday party!

Check out the Arts and Events tag for more.

Images L-R clockwise: Olympic flag in London, Boris unveils cooler tube train, Fashion Diversity at Museum of London and ghost bike in Stoke Newington. You can keep track of our most popular posts by checking out Favourites or using the Populist tag.