Week Around The -Ists

Londonist is one of thirteen in the worldwide Gothamist network. Once a week, the editors of each site - from SFist to Shanghaiist - compile some of their most interesting posts into a neat digest. Check out what's been going on elsewhere in the ist-a-verse:

Chicagoist survived a round of apocalyptic storms in which lightning struck the city's three tallest buildings at the same time.

SFist fetched the smelling salts after looking at this shocking Gay Pride window display at the downtown Diesel store.

Bostonist rocked the American Craft Beer Festival for the third year in a row.

Londonist encountered some super-cute knitted pigeons in Trafalgar Square, and learnt about a celebrity bus tour of London, and a special opening of one of the city's 'ghost stations'.

LAist learned that some Critical Mass cyclists were initiating a movement called "Project Civil Obedience" so riders would obey all the laws during their monthly group ride.

Torontoist experienced an earthquake.

DCist's morale during an insufferable heat wave was boosted by video of a dude shamelessly getting down on the Metro.

Shanghaiist learned that 77% of Chinese citizens would move to Canada if they could.

Austinist looked at the Texas GOP platform, which includes themes like anti-gay legislation and voter ID.

Seattlest considered Smith Tower, which was the tallest building west of the Mississippi for some time.

Phillyist Gleeked out over Idina

Menzel's appearance at Philadelphia's Mann Center

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Houstonist ran down the players called up for the Texas Rangers.

Gothamist watched as the state passed a cigarette tax hike that now makes smokes nearly $11 a pack.