Portland in the News: Downtown Ice Rink; A Bunch of Introverts; Downtown Recovery Improves & More | November 16, 2023

An ice rink is coming to downtown Portland during the holiday season.

Scientists have studied Portland’s personality and discovered that out of 53 major US cities, Portland ranks last on extroversion.

And according to an updated study, Downtown Portland’s post-pandemic recovery has slightly improved.

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

• OPB: From giant pandas to black rhinos, Oregon Zoo veterinarian shares his remarkable journey

• Portland Mercury: At Portland Fall Art Shows: Flemish Snack Bags, Sculptures of Daily Detritus, and Other Wonders

• Oregonian: Portland to open downtown ice skating rink, holiday marketplace

• KOIN: Downtown Portland’s post-pandemic recovery slightly increases in updated study

• Portland Monthly: Scientists Discover the Portland Personality

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