Portland in the News: New Parks Developments; Best Mocktails; Group Aims for more Diversity in Winter Sports | January 5, 2023

Formed in 2021, Open Slopes PDX promotes diversity in winter sports by breaking down barriers BIPOC groups face getting on the slopes.

Portland Parks recently approved $15.5 million in funding for a new skate park, playground & a community garden and other projects.

And after 43 years, Sloan’s Tavern is closing in North Portland after the owners retired.

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Portland in the News: More Portlanders Now Have AC; Library of Experiences; Rose City Beaches & More! | July 28, 2022

At Hillsboro Library, in addition to books & movies, patrons can check out board games, kitchen tools, cameras and more!

Portland will be an oven this weekend. Rising summer temperatures have pushed many residents to install air conditions, with roughly 80% of Portland homes now equipped with an AC.

Another way to cool off: Hit the beaches — Portland is full of them!

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