# Berlin Wall Then and Now | Spokane News

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-08-01T17:40:14+00:00
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Thirty-seven years after witnessing the Berlin Wall’s fall as a college student, the writer returns to find a city reborn—now a global hub of culture, food, and nightlife, with the East Side Gallery and Mauerpark turning Cold War relics into vibrant community spaces. As Berlin prepares to mark the 65th anniversary of the wall’s construction, the writer reflects on holding onto a fragment from that historic day—a reminder that some memories are priceless. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/04e5f0aa97e6f5b7

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