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What was the biggest news story this past week -- either in your community, nationally, or globally?

<strong> The trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd has been televised live.</strong> It was horrible to watch Chauvin kill George Floyd. And the aftermath of rioting and protests severely damaged the city and businesses that helped sustain it. <strong> I’m emerging to see what’s physically left and operating in my city.</strong> I live near Independence Hall and the Constitution center.<strong> I’ve been traumatized by seemingly endless helicopters overhead then and the presence of the Proud Boys</strong>, told to “stand by” by Donald Trump. My brothers believe cities are corrupt and the vote was stolen from Republicans. <strong>I’v had to conclude my brothers, devout Christians that they are, are racists. We are wary of each other, unable to agree on reality.</strong> I used to walk through the canyons of center city, dine out after aqua aerobics with girlfriends, trying out restaurants for breakfast or lunch. I liked the mix of people in the streets, looked forward to it in Reading Terminal and the Italian Markets and engaged in easy banter with strangers. <strong> Local news is full of murders and mayhem- armed robberies and car jacking just blocks away (5th and South).</strong> For 3 weeks I’ve been venturing forth to restaurants within a mile or so.@ 1x week. I no longer have a car.<strong> I wonder if I’ll regain the ability to be breezy again with those unfamiliar and different from me or remain feeling vulnerable.</strong>