Portland in the News: Streetcar Extension, Dazzling Light Displays, Super Dreidel, The Cinnamon Bear & More | December 19, 2024

City council approved an extension of the Streetcar deeper into NW Portland as part of the Montgomery Park Area Plan.

Oregon nabs a third-place ranking in National Bicycle Friendly states ranking.

And OPB presents a quick guide to new Portland mayor Keith Wilson.

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

• Here is Oregon: Pittock Mansion features Christmas Decor galore.
• OregonLive: How the Cinnamon Bear became a uniquely Portland tradition.
• OregonLive: How a Portland couple developed Super Dreidel, a modern twist on the classic Hanukkah game
• OR Arts Watch: Music venue The Old Church rebrands to TOC Portland.
• OregonLive: Portland-area Christmas display dazzles with over 50000 lights synched to music.
• PDX Monthly: Where to Sled Ski and Snowshoes this winter.

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