But research showed that the square had been named Glass Square by a town meeting vote in 1929. In fact, the street in front of town hall was also re-named as Nickerson Avenue at the same meeting.

Watch a "flash choir" descend upon Times Square to sing a world premiere of music by Philip Glass, commissioned by NPR Music in honor of the composer's 75th birthday.

The sidewalks adjacent to the historic Smith Tower and other Pioneer Square landmarks are checkered with thousands of small squares made from prism glass. These jewels beneath the feet once served ...