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As inflatable frog costumes sell out across the country, Wired breaks down the history of the frog as a historic protest symbol. 

All eyes are on Portland as protests continue at the city’s ICE building in the South Waterfront, with many protestors donning inflatable animal costumes.

A new permitting program from Portland Parks & Recreation will allow food trucks and other mobile services to set up in certain city parks. 

After Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard in Portland, an offshoot of the World Naked Bike Ride group announced plans for an emergency naked bike ride in protest of the occupation. 

There are many smashburgers to be had around Portland but food writer Michael Zusman has named a new cart’s smashie supreme. 

Did you know you can see Oregon’s largest land animal on the Oregon Coast? Learn how to spot the regal Roosevelt Elk safely on your next vacation.

Do you feel that slight chill in the air? Fall is on the way and Portland Monthly has some day trip ideas to take advantage of the season. 

Every September, Portlanders gather to watch the Vaux’s Swifts put on an aerial show at Chapman Elementary. But it appears the birds have declined to perform there so far this year. 

It’s time to dust off your cha-cha heels. A recently installed parquet floor in Director’s Park invites Portlanders to dance the tango every other Monday night through September.