Professional mediator Sasha Philip says neighbors often have much more in common with each other than they think. She shares one memorable story where the conflict between neighbors wasn't about the issue at hand, but instead was about something deeper. This piece was produced by Kyle Norris and Sam Leeds as part of KCRW’s 24-Hour Radio Race.

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Store manager Heather Cullen Knapp takes us to Seattle's City People's Garden Store, which is being forced to close after 35 years. She explains why this place is so special and what will be lost. This interview is part of an ongoing project by Vanishing Seattle to highlight the small businesses and organizations disappearing due to gentrification and a changing city.

City People's Garden Store Is Closing And Not Because It Wants To

Hear what Mark Paddock loves about the University of Michigan Biostation. He was the station's former associate director and continues to be a beloved part of the biostation community.

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Enjoy Francie Allen reading an excerpt from her upcoming memoir

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In this podcast, we'll canoe down the Maple River; catch and study fish with university students; pop into a cabin from 1915 (also known as a "tin bin"); appreciate the kitchen's impressive salad bar; and relax in the biostation's lush summer garden. And we'll hear from students, professors and staff to find out what makes this place so very special. This podcast was created by the biostation's artist-in-residence, Kyle Norris.

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We hear from teens involved in The Mount Baker Community Coalition's summer youth prevention fellowship. They ask each another about their morning routines, best piece of advice and favorite music. 

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