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Planning your kids’ summer activities just got easier
Northwest Children’s Theater has an option for children of all ages, from rehearsing musicals to imaginative world-building and more.
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Try this: PDXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our PDXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Sun shines through a window on G-Love's lineup of nonalcoholic mocktails, ranging in color from orange to green.
Food
Exceptional nonalcoholic cocktails to sip in Portland
Have as many as you want (trust us, you’ll want more than one).
January 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Portland
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Portland compares.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A 75-ft-tall Douglas fir tree stands in the middle of a red brick public square surrounded by tall white buildings on a sunny winter day.
Culture
How to care for a fresh Christmas tree
Should you use sugar water? What happens to it when the holidays are over? We’ve got you covered.
December 22, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Little Crater Lake shines ultra blue, reflecting the surrounding forest.
Culture
PDXtoday’s 2023 wrapped
From how to cheer on the hometown teams to an immersive art experience, here is the content that our readers flocked to this year.
December 21, 2023
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Ben McBee
An above table view shows people passing around dishes during a traditional Kwanzaa feast.
Culture
Kwanzaa festivities to enjoy in Portland
The annual African American and pan-African celebration runs Dec. 26-Jan.1, culminating with Karamu, a communal feast.
December 21, 2023
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Ben McBee
This photograph was taken looking down at a city from a higher elevation. The sky isn't completely dark, but tinted shades of pink and purple, with warm lights illuminating city buildings. A snowcapped mountain rises in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A caribou eats from the palm of a person's hand.
Culture
How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Portland?
Rooftops and skylines are great, but we all need a change of scenery from time to time.
December 20, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A woman poses with a cute small dog at The Rambler in Portland, Oregon.
Business
Dos and don’ts of dining out with your dog
Hear directly from a member of the service industry in Portland.
December 15, 2023
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Ben McBee
A signed "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" poster shows Guy Fieri and his message to Matt's BBQ, which says "Keep smokin'."
Culture
Portland restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The Mayor of Flavortown has gotten a taste of the Rose City on many occasions.
December 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A search bar that says "What did Portland residents google most this year?" overlayed on a photo of Portland with Mount Hood in the background.
City
What Portlanders googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Portlanders were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 13, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Live
Take a slice out of Portland’s pizza scene
Whether you’re craving a classic pie or something more adventurous, Rose City has some of the best pizza options around — including pizzerias recognized nationally and internationally.
December 12, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A sunrise shows Portland at dusk and Mount Hood silhouetted against a cloudy orange sky.
Live
The zodiac signs as Portland neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
December 11, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Culture
These holiday light displays brighten Portland’s dark winter nights
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in the Rose City.
December 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A person lights a large hanukkiah surrounded by city buildings.
Events
Where to eat and celebrate Hanukkah in Portland
The Jewish Festival of Light lasts for eight days, Dec. 7-15, starting and ending at nightfall.
December 6, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Happy 2nd birthday to PDXtoday
And to our readers, two of the biggest high-fives (high-ten?) for being there with us the entire way.
December 5, 2023
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Ben McBee
A graphic of a large gold bow around a floral green backround.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Ben and Cambrie are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A person wearing a rainbow cape runs through a crowded street.
Culture
Dive into Portland’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index score
Why Portland scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
November 29, 2023
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PDXtoday
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Winter events happening in and around Portland
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Portland in this seasonal guide.
November 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Old arcade consoles sit beside one labeled Polybius.
Culture
Polybius: the Portland arcade urban legend with infinite lives (and a few lies)
Rumors of mind control and “men in black” — what’s not to love about this weird tall tale?
November 17, 2023
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Ben McBee
Various comics stand on a darkly lit stage at Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival.
Events
Join your fellow turkeys at the Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Fest
Get ready to laugh, giggle, and even gobble at Portland’s annual post-Thanksgiving event.
November 15, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Nominate Oregon’s next poet laureate
Poet laureates help foster the art of poetry, encourage literacy and learning, and reflect on public life in Oregon.
November 14, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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🦌 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” hits the stage November 25
Northwest Children’s Theater presents the loveable film-to-stage adaptation November 25-December 31, 2023.
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Author Amy Butcher does a talk in front of an audience at Powell's Books
Culture
Would-be Portland novelists, take note: National Novel Writing Month is here
November is National Novel Writing Month. Sharpen those pencils. Your New York Times Bestseller may be on the charts soon.
November 7, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Culture
Portland Art Museum’s new Tomorrow Theater offers unbound space for multimedia artists
The Tomorrow Theater is the Portland Art Museum’s PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow’s “lively creative hub for cultural snackers who are not content to be contained.”
November 2, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
A plane, couch, and book icon against a snowflake background.
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A map of Portland and its suburbs shows clip art graphics of various items from a Thanksgiving feast.
City
Portland’s suburbs as Thanksgiving side dishes
We don’t mean to add any salt to the family debates over the holidays — just a bit of flavor to the conversation.
November 1, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Events
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Portland
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is not a somber occasion but rather a celebration of life featuring colorful festivities, music, and food.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A hand holds a bowl of stir fried chicken and rice noodles at Yaowarat.
Play
Meet your new favorite Portland restaurant
Dining in Portland is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 24, 2023
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Ben McBee
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