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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Friday. This is Seattle now. This week, elected officials

took steps toward more reliable transportation for both buses and ferries.

Big changes are coming to one of Seattle's oldest parks.

And a mysterious heist played out in North Seattle this weekend

when someone tried to steal a replica of the Liberty Bell.

Arts reporter Jazz Keimig and KUOW Director of Community Engagement,

Zeki Hamid, are here to break down the week.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Protesters will gather at noon today at Seattle Center.

They're rallying against federal cuts to science research and efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Speakers will include climate scientists, researchers, and doctors who are based here in the Pacific Northwest.

It's part of a national protest called Stand Up for Science.

Get out your Mandalorian helmet.

Emerald City Comic-Con runs through Sunday at the Seattle Convention Center.

The annual event features panels, discussions, exhibitor booths,

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