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Parks and Recreation
Portland’s official Heritage Trees connect past to present
More than 300 trees across the city are protected by law and serve as living landmarks.
March 31, 2023 02:16 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A black and white image of a large carousel.
Arts
The quest to save Portland’s historic Jantzen Beach Carousel
Restore Oregon has put together a complete restoration plan for the century-old treasure — now it just needs someone to take it on... but time is running out.
March 23, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A hand holds a pair of eyeglasses over a donation box.
Culture
How to donate used prescription eyeglasses in Portland, OR
The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation distributes nearly 120,000 donated eyeglasses each year to international “sight missions.”
March 23, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A beehive slat covered in honey bees.
Culture
Classes for adults in Portland, OR
It’s never too late to add a new skill to your repertoire.
March 22, 2023
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Ben McBee
A person with a ponytail braid and pink jacket stands on the right with her back to us, facing a sign with an oversized ticket to the Sustainable Fashion Forum on it.
Events
7th annual Sustainable Fashion Forum returns to Portland
Hundreds of like-minded professionals will gather to explore “the nuanced layers” at the intersection of fashion, business, and sustainability Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22.
March 22, 2023
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Ben McBee
Three people wearing long magician-style robes of varying colors and witch hats stand in a brick room while pointing wands toward the camera.
Culture
Can you beat the clock at Mindtrix Escape Room Games?
Take a page out of our spellbook and gather your friends or family members for an hour of fun interactive puzzles in one of three themed environments.
March 21, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A grainy reflection of Portland's skyline on the Willamette River
Culture
Welcome to “Porltand”
Explore a bizarro world where up is down and roses are... not a thing?
March 10, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Sponsored
From Cheerios to real meals: How Meals on Wheels People keeps seniors nourished 🍽️
The local organization prepares ~28K meals each week for older members of our community
Sponsored by
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Culture
Spring equinox in Portland, OR
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea
A dancer leaps in the air with various garments flying off of them with a game show wheel in the background
Arts
‘The Spin’ brings spontaneity to the stage
Dance, theater, and comedy come together at the whim of a game show wheel.
March 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A group of people playing bagpipes and wearing green/black plaid kilts march down a sidewalk at night.
Events
2023 Kells Irish Festival will be 2 weekends of festive fun
The annual event will expand to Portland’s Southwest Waterfront for the first time.
March 1, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Sponsored
Meet The Judy, Portland’s new family arts center
Once upon a time, it was a humble movie theater on Broadway. Now, it’s about to become a dynamic new arts hub.
Sponsored by
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Culture
Products made for and by the people
Six & Main partners with local makers to bring quintessential Portland items to one place, supporting small businesses and PDXtoday.
February 28, 2023
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Ben McBee
A person in shorts and athletic shoes prepares to serve a yellow plastic ball in an indoor gym.
Sports
Coming soon: Portland’s first indoor pickleball-only recreation center
The Drop Shot will host several pickleball pop-up events where people can experience the popular game and support the woman-owned business venture.
February 27, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A light tan Labrador retriever lays on a rug
Pets
Golden Bond Rescue finds new homes for retrievers
The local nonprofit is in need of volunteers willing to foster, transport dogs, and work community outreach events.
February 22, 2023
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Ben McBee
A group of women with Rose City Self-Defense flexes for a group photo.
Culture
Learn to protect yourself with Rose City Self-Defense
The program coaches multifaceted skill sets to promote personal safety.
February 22, 2023
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Ben McBee
A person wearing a rainbow cape runs through a crowded street.
Culture
Portland’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why Portland scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Get your good (and goofy) side at Family Photo Studio
The contemporary take on the golden era of mall portrait photography opened in the Lloyd Center in November 2022.
February 14, 2023
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Ben McBee
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History
Portland filmmaker shakes up ‘playful’ cocktail of history and alcohol
David S. Mayne’s recently launched “Happy Hour History” explores the origins of various cocktails and how they relate to major events in human history.
February 9, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Dozens of people wearing exercise clothing run on a road in front of a starting line.
Sports
Run a 5K in Portland
Mark your calendars and stretch those hammies.
February 9, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Two distant figures walk along a dirt path through a foggy Pacific Northwest forest
Outdoors
Hiking guide for Portland, Oregon
Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Portland, Oregon for outdoor adventures.
February 6, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Silver, blue, and yellow colored play structures on turf on a cloudy winter day.
Culture
Kid-friendly activities in Portland, OR
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Portand, OR has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
February 3, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Green hearts hover over various parts of a city skyline with a river in the foreground.
Culture
Share your Portland love story for Valentine’s Day
We’d love to hear about a special memory from the City of Roses.
February 3, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A view looking straight across the St. Johns Bridge
Events
St. Johns Bizarre returns for its 14th year
Mark this neighborhood celebration on your calendar for Saturday, May 13
February 2, 2023
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Ben McBee
Portland's Hollywood Theater rises above the street in shadow
Arts
Find second-run movies with Revival Hub PDX
The calendar aggregates all of the “classic, cult, weird and wonderful films” showing at Portland’s independent theaters.
January 31, 2023
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Ben McBee
A cable-stayed bridge is illuminated with yellow-green light at night with the lights of the city behind it.
Culture
Portlander 101: our guide to becoming a Portland, OR citizen
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Portlander 101 guide to all things Portland, OR citizenship.
January 26, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Buckets of cut flowers sit on shelves on a sidewalk outside of a brick shop.
Culture
Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
January 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Outdoors
Local photographer uses AI to create whimsical woodland creatures
It’s like “Where the Wild Things Are” meets “Ex Machina”
January 25, 2023
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Ben McBee
Two people stand in an art museum looking at different paintings.
Arts
Where to see Isaka Shamsud-Din’s art around Portland
His murals span more than 50 years and can be found in public buildings and schools
January 23, 2023
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Ben McBee
A pink and orange sunrise illuminates Portland and reflects off the water of the Willamette River.
Culture
What do you want to learn about in 2023?
This is a two-way conversation, so don’t be shy.
January 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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