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As we head into spooky season, here’s a roundup of Portland’s most unsettling places.

In an effort to revitalize the central city, Portland City Council is offering a tax incentive for businesses to move into downtown Portland.

And an eclipse will be visible in most of the the US on October 14, including Portland.

A round up of what’s going on in the news in Portland, Oregon, the week of September 14, 2023. See more at events & jobs site PDX Pipeline.

A high-altitude research balloon was spotted over Portland Wednesday, prompting many to immediately think of alien spacecraft.

The Oregon Experience released a documentary on Portland activist and civil rights leader Beatrice Morrow Cannady, one of the first editors of Portland’s independent Black-owned newspaper The Advocate.

And due to Portland’s high number of hardware stores and outdoor gear stores, the Rose City ranks high on the list of major cities for best chances to survive a zombie apocalypse.

A boon during the pandemic, Portland’s street seating program for restaurants is set to become permanent.

This year, Bella Organic Farm is making a huge statement with their corn maze that reads, “No more silence. End gun violence.”

And Portland has released the 4 boundaries of the new City Council voting districts, which will first be used in November of 2024.

Weird wines are gaining ground in Oregon.

Vancouver is developing a Pike Place Market style market called Terminal 1 set to open in 2028.

Oregon’s BottleDrop network is matching up to $25,000 on 10-cent bottle and can donations to support relief efforts in Maui.

Portlanders can now see a giant troll sculpture on display at Nordic Northwest.

More than 50 people rappelled down Portland’s Big Pink on Saturday for a benefit.

And with a high of 108, Monday set a record for hottest day in August in Portland.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. See these places to get a good look.

A Portland restaurant has been named the most dog-friendly dining experience in America.

And if you’re looking at adopting a pet in the Portland area, here’s a good place to start.

Portland will be one of 17 cities across the country to get an urban agriculture center as part of an investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Oregon’s new bee license plate was designed by a 16-year-old bee enthusiast.

And Portland’s famous Christmas Street, Peacock Lane, celebrates 100 years this week.

A group of Portalnders is working toward a cleaner Columbia Slough.

These Portland restaurants really shine for their dessert menu.

And don’t miss these local connections to players in the Women’s World Cup.

Drag-a-Thon at Darcelle XV Showplace set the world record for longest drag artist stage show.

After your hike this weekend in Forest Park, check out these great places to refuel.

And Metro is asking the community to vote for the region’s next parks and nature projects.