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Portland in the News: History Behind Portland’s Famous Cherry Blossoms; Entertainment Industry Hiring Again; Wildflower Hikes & More! | April 8, 2021
There’s a spring hiring thaw in Oregon as entertainment industries start adding workers.
All Oregonians 16 and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 19.
And do you know the history behind Portland’ famous Cherry Blossom plaza?
Read MorePortland in the News: Remembering Beverly Cleary; Theaters Reopening; Portland Saturday Market’s Uncertain Future & More | April 1, 2021
Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary passed away last week. People across the world shared the impact the Portland native had on them, including Jill Biden, Mia Farrow, Nicholas Kristof and more.
Portland Saturday Market’s future is uncertain after a year of pandemic closures.
And Regal Cinemas in Oregon is planning to reopen in April and May.
Read MorePortland in the News: Oregon’s New Psilocybin Advisory Board; Safer Streets; & Spring in Portland | March 25, 2021
Oregon is looking into reinvesting cannabis tax dollars into social equity programs.
As Covid numbers go down and a sense of normalcy returns, Portland is considering keeping parts of the Slow Streets program.
And his week Oregon’s leaders formed the state’s first-ever Psilocybin Advisory Board.
Read MorePortland in the News: Fans to Return to Providence Park; Statue Gets Umbrella Back; What’s Blooming & More! | March 18, 2021
Fans are coming back to Providence Park! New guidelines allow for fans to return t all levels of outdoor sporting events with caps at specific risk categories.
Portland-Based Reissue Label Omnivore Recordings won a Grammy this week for a collection of songs performed by Fred Rogers on his children’s show.
And just in time for April showers, Portland’s iconic Umbrella Man has his umbrella back.
Read MorePortland in the News: Dining Plazas OK’d Through Summer; Pharmacies Start Offering Vaccine; County Moves to Moderate Risk Tier & More! | March 11, 2021
Starting this weekend, more things will be able to open as Multnomah County moves to moderate risk category.
Pharmacies, including Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer and Walmart, are now offering COVID-19 vaccines. This is great news considering reports we might be getting a boost in vaccine supply.
Read MorePortland in the News: J&J Vaccine is Here; Pickles Pet Merch; Mask Tree & More | March 4, 2020
Portland Pickles are offering adorable clothes for your cat or dog.
A Portland woman has been supplying masks to neighbors via her mask tree.
And the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now in Oregon!
Read MorePortland in the News: Black Restaurant Week; Movie Theaters Reopening; and Pools Will Be Back This Summer! | February 25, 2021
Portland now has a statue of York, an enslaved member of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
This week is a great time to try some new restaurants during Black Restaurant Week!
And praise be! Pools, splash pads and even pop up concerts will be returning to Portland this summer!
Read MorePortland in the News: Lives Saved; 75 Years of PSU; Baseball History & More | February 18, 2021
In the 1940s, Portland was home to an all black baseball team called The Rosebuds. And this year, they are coming back.
Founded to give soldiers returning home from World War II a place to get higher education, Portland State University turns 75 years old this year.
And thanks to strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, the Portland area saved 2,000 lives, economists say.
Read MorePortland in the News: Rare Bird Sighting; Top Chef Portland; Indoor Dining Reopens & More! | February 11, 2021
You may recognize some local faces on the new season of culinary competition show ‘Top Chef’, which was filmed in Portland last year and premiers on April 1.
A nature photographer captured a rare bird sighting at Oaks Bottom this past week.
And nice work eating your veggies: Portland was recently ranked the third healthiest city in America according to a new study.
Read MorePortland in the News: ‘Burst of Hope’; Top Burlesque Performers; Covered Food Carts & More! | February 4, 2021
Simpsons creator and Portland native Matt Groening created a special cartoon to raise money for his old high school, Lincoln High School.
‘Burst of Hope’ has been named the official rose of the 2021 Portland Rose Festival.
And two Portland performers made the burlesque global top 50 list for 2020!
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