Portland in the News: Top Vegan & Walking City in US; Portland Mercado Reopens & More! | February 1, 2024

Portland was named the top 6th vegan city in the world. And landed at No. 5 for top walkable city in the US.

And after a devastating fire, the Portland Mercado Food Cart Pod has reopened.

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

• OPB: Portland crime rates dropped in 2023, data shows

• Eater: The Top Spots for Late-Night Dining in Portland

• OPB: The Oregon origins of the Mazamas

• OPB: Portland is one of the top 5 most walkable cities in the country, according to Condé Nast

• Oregonian: Portland named top 10 vegan-friendly food city in the world

• Here is Oregon: Meet the new leader working to turn Portland into a hub for Native arts and culture

• Eater: The Portland Mercado Food Cart Pod Has Reopened Following an Early January Fire

• KGW8: The Oregon botanists who named a one-of-a-kind flower | Digging for Old

• Fox12: Portland Diamond Project picks land for potential MLB team stadium

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