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Seattle Now: A town divided over pandemic streateries

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There was a time when outdoor dining was something everyone could rally around.

Even now, those sidewalk and parking space set ups are a way for people to gather safely and support struggling restaurants.

But, now two years into a pandemic, in cities like Edmonds there’s tension over whether they should stick around.

Seattle Times reporter Jackie Varriano explains why some people and businesses are upset.



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