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    Appreciating the small things on neighborhood walks

    After spending so much time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, Greater LA host Steve Chiotakis decided to go on more neighborhood walks.  Living just east of the 405, his area has tall buildings, mom and pop shops, and big name retail.  …

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 20, 2020 • 1 min read

    After spending so much time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, Greater LA host Steve Chiotakis decided to go on more neighborhood walks.

    Living just east of the 405, his area has tall buildings, mom and pop shops, and big name retail.

    Stepping out several times over these last two months, he says it’s been an incredible learning experience. He’s been noticing things like flowers and sidewalk art you’d otherwise miss from a car.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Mask making gives Angelenos a sense of purpose
    1. 0:00Making face masks helps Angelenos find stability, meaning amid COVID-19
    2. 7:55LA garment workers make face masks during health crisis
    3. 15:15LA ‘Slow Streets’ program opens roads to walkers, runners, cyclists
    4. 23:23Appreciating the small things on neighborhood walksYou’re reading this
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