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The Eastbank Crescent mitigation bank project will improve natural habitat and lay the groundwork for a future waterfront park.
Learn about some of the oldest homes in the City of Roses and where to see them for yourself.
Here’s the 411 on electric vehicle infrastructure and rebates in the Rose City.
Nestled in the picturesque West Hills, the Portland Japanese Garden offers space for visitors to relax, stroll manicured paths, and learn about Japan’s ancient gardening culture.
The miniature amphitheater uses physics and design to create interesting sound effects.
Forget breaking a mirror or walking under a ladder — what kind of actions would bring a Portlander misfortune?
This locally made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
The Montgomery Park building in Northwest Portland is over 100 years old — and its owners reportedly owe over $149 million on it.
Portland Indigenous Marketplace is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with 30+ vendors, activities, and a guest speaker.
Explore the history of Portland’s 12 bridges over the Willamette River in this ongoing series.
Non-runners take notice of the event on Sunday, Oct. 1, lest you be snared in traffic — this year’s route will be different.
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
We need your help to pick the next community within the City of Roses to feature in our Neighborhood Guides series.
The decision stems from safety and theft concerns and is part of a broader move to shutter stores in other major cities, including Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, and New York City.
Learn about where you can go for specific services between the city of Portland and Multnomah County.
Learn about insects and arachnids at Portland’s only insectarium.
Much like literary libraries, residents can become members of Portland’s tool libraries and check out the equipment they need for DIY tasks.
It could help you save a life someday.
Resolving parking citations in the City of Roses will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Portland’s many beautiful patios.
More than 100 arborists representing 40 companies are expected to attend the 36th annual Arbororists in the Arboretum event.
Additional dwellings can be built as standalone structures, carved out within an existing home, or converted from a garage.
Some branches within Washington County Cooperative Library Services offer a collection of nontraditional items, like board games and DIY kits, for library card holders to borrow.
Nonprofit organization Restore Oregon chose each site to receive a 2023 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
The independent, impartial department within the city of Portland investigates other bureaus and agencies to safeguard the rights of citizens and promote fairness, competency, efficiency, and justice.
See and hear how Portland’s history lives on in the buildings and the people’s stories of what once was.
These four historic figures left a legacy that will last for many years to come.
The Auditor’s Office’s candidate guide is a resource for those who want to run for office while the city’s government transitions to a new system.
Together, the two Portland healthcare giants would serve more than 3 million patients a year.
The Portland nonprofit has supported residents in need for more than 30 years.
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