Portland in the News: Black Business Mural; Nearing 70% Vaccination Rate; South Parks Block Redesign & More | June 3, 2021

Let’s take a minute to celebrate that Oregon is nearing 70% COVID immunization. Unfortunately there’s still a lot of ground to cover in some rural counties.

Portland parks has shared their plans to improve the South Park blocks, which involves fewer cars, and more trees, seating & bike paths.

And next time you’re in North Portland, check out the new mural on the corner of Shaver & MLK dedicated to Portland’s Black Business pioneers.

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

• KGW8: ‘This is Portland history’: New mural honors Black business owners

• OPB: Portland unveils plan for city’s South Park Blocks

• Willamette Week: How Portland’s Queer Culture Scene Got Through the Pandemic—and Where It Goes Now

• KGW8: Oregon nears 70% COVID immunization, but counties face unique challenges

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