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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
Jonathan Barwood kneels with his child beside a large, elaborately carved pumpkin.
Culture
Q+A: Master pumpkin carver Jonathan Barwood
From designing elaborate pumpkins that hold real babies to competing in Season 4 of “Halloween Wars,” Jonathan Barwood knows a thing or two about sculpting squash.
October 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Separate photos show City Editor Ben as a kid wearing a bee costume and City Editor Cambrie dressed as a pirate.
Culture
Trick-or-treat: Halloween throwback featuring your city editors
If there’s a silver lining to being too old to trick-or-treat, it’s that we save a lot of money at the dentist’s office.
October 28, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A fan of the Portland Thorns waves a flag against a backdrop of red smoke
Sports
Looking back at the Portland Thorns’ 2022 season
The team is on the verge of winning a record-breaking third NWSL chamionship, and it’s been a memorable journey to get there
October 27, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Events
Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Portland
From community ofrendas to musical performances, there are plenty Day of the Dead festivities to check out
October 27, 2022
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Ben McBee
A panoramic view of Bologna shows terracotta roofs, Renaissance architecture, and distant green hills.
Travel and Outdoors
Portland’s sister city: Bologna, Italy
Say buongiorno to beautiful architecture, rich cuisine, and fascinating history in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
An overhead view shows a bowling alley with lights and a disco ball
Events
Portland’s Grand Central Bowl & Arcade to host a “The Big Lebowski"-themed Halloween party
All ages are invited to the lanes on Fri., Oct. 28 from 7-11 p.m.
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
A person holds a phone in a rainy forest; the screen shows a list of outdoor observations.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Tryon Creek State Park with iNaturalist
Become a citizen scientist by uploading your encounters with fungi — or just download the free app to better understand the world around you.
October 24, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A woman helps a young boy learn to swim in a pool
Government
Future North Portland Aquatic Center gets an additional $5 million in funding
When complete, the center is expected to serve approximately 22,000 households.
October 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
A rickety wooden staircase goes up to a metal trap door
History
Digging deeper in the Shanghai Tunnels
Venture into the infamous catacombs beneath Portland and celebrate making it out alive with a pint of beer from Old Town Pizza & Brewing
October 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Costume shops around Portland, OR
From inflatable dinosaurs to film-ready outfits you can rent, these places have what you need to steal the spotlight
October 20, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Portland Music Month rocks the Rose City
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Portland Thorns sold to Bhathal family of Southern California
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Culture
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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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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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