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Portland in the News: Best Patios; Top Hiking City; Top City For Families & Same-sex Couples | June 9, 2022
Accolades are piling up! Portland was recently ranked as the top hiking city and placed in the top 25 places to raise a family.
Summer’s here and so is patio season! See this great roundup of Portland’s best outdoor dining options.
And a new study ranked Portland in the top 3 cities friendly to same-sex couples.
Read MorePortland in the News: Pride Month; Broadway’s Notorious Past; Car-free South Waterfront & More! | June
Pride month is here! Now’s a great time to check out some of Portland’s wildest LGBTQ Bars.
At South Waterfront, transportation options are endless, and cars aren’t at the top of the list.
And Broadway has attracted lots of infamous attention over the years, including restless teens, gangsters & more.
Read MorePortland in the News: Orcas on the Coast; More Car Chargers; Blazers for Sale Soon & More! | May 26, 2022
The Portland Trail Blazers will be looking for a new owner soon.
Have you see the orcas on the Oregon Coast? This month, sightings have been higher than usual.
And there’s now expanded bus and shuttle access to Washington Park, so be sure to plan a trip to visit the International Rose Test Garden and Portland Japanese Garden.
Read MorePortland in the News: Portlander Nation’s Top Barista; Great Views & Food; Local Films Get Grants | May 19, 2022
A Portland barista has been named the 2022 US Barista Champion.
Four local filmmakers recently received post-production grants.
And these local restaurants not only have great food, but amazing views to match.
Read MorePortland in the News: WNBA in Portland?; Nearby Nature Camping Parks; One of the Worst Allergy Cities | May 12, 2022
No secret to allergy sufferers, Lawn Love has named Portland the No.11 worst city for grass allergies.
The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen hosts The Lost Table grieving group potluck once a month in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood.
And a former mayor of Portland is the man in a popular poster seen on campuses worldwide called, “Expose Yourself to Art.”
Read MorePortland in the News: Record Rain; Deep Thoughts by Andy; Rider Ambassadors & More! | May 5, 2022
If you’ve been thinking it’s been a very wet spring, you’re right! Portland has already had a record setting number of record rain events this year.
The City of Portland is taking over ownership of 82nd Avenue from ODOT, which will allow it to make badly needed safety improvements.
And the city has added Rider Ambassadors to the Portland Streetcar. This team provides a non-security presence to increase rider safety.
Read MorePortland in the News: Population Growth; Keeping Climate Goals In Reach; What’s Next for Blazers & More | April 28, 2022
Despite ambitious plans, Portland is struggling to reduce its dependence on cars.
Portland’s population grew 5% in the last 5 years, a little more than the state’s rate.
And Portland Japanese Garden is one step closer to a new headquarters for their Japan Institute.
Read MorePortland in the News: Black-Owned Business Boom; Updates on Legalized Psilocybin & More! | April 21, 2022
President Biden is visiting Portland today to promote infrastructure and make a few fundraising stops.
As we’re getting closer to legal psilocybin in Oregon, here’s a look how how the rules are developing.
And this week at Oregon Convention Center, more than 500 people became U.S. citizens at Portland’s largest naturalization ceremony ever.
Read MorePortland in the News: “Rip City” Retirement; Rose Festival Parades Return; #2 Best Weed City & More! | April 14, 2022
Portland Rose Festival parades are back this year, w/ a shorted route for the Grand Floral Parade.
Real Estate Witch recently ranked Portland the #2 best weed city behind Denver.
And the broadcaster who originally coined the phrase “Rip City” is retiring after more than 50 years.
Read MorePortland in the News: Go By Bike Valet Turns 10; Cascadia Bullet Train; Wildflower Hikes & More! | April 7, 2022
Portland’s bike valet, Go By Bike, is celebrating a decade this week.
This November, Portlanders might be voting on a measure that will increase the number of City Council members, implement ranked-choice voting and other big changes.
And still years away from reality, a possible Cascadia bullet train is getting renewed steam from federal infrastructure funds.
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