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Portland in the News: World’s Smallest Park (For Now), Ultimate Portland Bucket List, Proposed I-5 Bridge & More | July 7, 2022
A proposed new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River will require a steep grade of nearly 4%.
Find something new to experience with this Ultimate Portland Bucket list.
And Mill Ends Park might be challenged for the record of World’s Smallest Park by a tiny park in Talent, Oregon.
Read MorePortland in the News: Local Swimming Holes; Celebrating Black Jazz Elders; Rose Quarter’s Puzzling Grain Elevator | June 30, 2022
This summer’s Cathedral Park Jazz Festival will feature Portland’s black jazz and soul elders.
The Rose Quarter’s grain elevator has a puzzling history and an uncertain future.
And cool off this summer at these nearby swimming spots.
Read MorePortland in the News: Living Building, Minimum Wage Increase, Goonies Ship Found | June 23, 2022
The 300-year-old ship that inspired The Goonies was recently found off the coast of Manzanita.
A new commercial building in Portland’s Old Town uses 100% recycled water and produces its own power.
And Portland’s central library will be closed from August-November for a massive renovation project.
Read MorePortland in the News: Dinolandia, Forest Park Named Top Park, Nonstop Flights to London & more | June 16, 2022
Travelers can now take a direct flight from Portland to London.
Portland’s Forest Park made WorldAtlas’s list of top ten parks in the United States.
And if you’re heading downtown, be sure to stop at Dinolandia, downtown Portland’s new dinosaur museum.
Read MorePortland 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.
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