Portland in the News: BIKETOWN, Fast-Talking Portlanders, Free State Park Admission & More! | November 23, 2022

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• Portland.gov: BIKETOWN ridership surges past half million
• OregonLive: Portland is the fastest talking city in the whole country, according to report
• Willamette Week: Portland chosen to host Women’s Final Four
• KGW: Oregon State Parks are fee-free for “Green Friday” the day after Thanksgiving
• KOIN: Mike Bennett’s “Snow Day” exhibit opens soon
• Portland Monthly: Beyond Nike & Adidas: Shoes are big business in Portland