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The illuminated outline of a martini glass affixed to a multi-story home lights up the night.
History
Portland’s illuminated martini glass in the West Hills
The 30-ft-by-30-ft sign is turned on for the holiday season each year.
November 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A light tan Labrador retriever lays on a rug
Culture
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
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History
Portland architecture: The cast-iron ghosts of the 19th century
Remnants of the once-popular architectural style can still be found in downtown and Old Town.
February 21, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Filing your taxes in Portland, OR
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A panoramic sunrise of the Portland city skyline banked in a layer of fog with Mount Hood in the background.
Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up Portland’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
A graphic with a city skyline and two people posing back to back.
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
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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Cambrie Juarez
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
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Rows of orange, red, pink, and white tulips under a partly cloudy sky with people walking along paths in the distance.
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Spring events happening in and around Portland
Spring into the new season with our guide to 23 local activities.
March 15, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A concrete path stretches into the distance, surrounded by plants and fences on either side. Buildings are visible on the other side of the fences.
City
New bike path, maintenance yard upgrades nearly complete at Mt. Tabor Park
The bike path and multi-use trail are expected to open around April 1.
March 15, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A letter board reading taxes sits on top of American currency.
Finance
Prepare and file your taxes for free in Portland
You may not have to spend a dime on the way to getting your tax refund.
March 14, 2024
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Ben McBee
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special PDXtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Business
Indulge your crafty side (and your sweet tooth) at Creative Culture
The Northeast Portland shop is open for walk-ins (and serves fully loaded milkshakes to fuel your adventure).
March 13, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Portland decades: the 1950s
Midway through the 20th century, modernization arrived for better and for worse.
March 13, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A map of Portland shows certain locations: Providence Park, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and Revolution Hall. Each point is emphasized by a circle with a photo inside.
City
How well do you know the map of Portland?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Portland’s points-of-interest by the address alone.
March 12, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Tuesday, April 2-Monday, April 8
March 12, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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City
$488M federal grant paves the way for Albina redevelopment projects
Most of the funding will be used to build a cover over part of Interstate 5, reconnecting the Lower Albina community.
March 11, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering shows the new Hillsboro Hops stadium with fireworks over it.
Sports
The Hillsboro Hops are saved by the Oregon State Legislature
Plans for a new stadium can proceed after securing the final $15 million during the 2024 short legislative session.
March 8, 2024
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Ben McBee