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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
The front of a red brick building with a flight of cement steps leading to a paned glass entry door under an archway.
City
The Brautigan Library: a collection of unpublished manuscripts
Over 300 manuscripts submitted by everyday writers are stored inside the Clark County Historical Museum
September 12, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A fountain in Peninsula Park with rose bushes in the background
City
The most local events in Portland, OR
Wave goodbye to dull moments with PDXtoday’s new events calendar
September 9, 2022
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PDXtoday
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Culture
Rose City Comic Con celebrates 10 years in Portland, OR
Fans of every flavor, from comic books to anime, will flock to the Oregon Convention Center Sept. 9-11 for the 10th Rose City Comic Con
September 6, 2022
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Ben McBee
Kids playing basketball on a new basketball court at McCoy Park in North Portland
City
McCoy Park’s basketball courts get a refresh in North Portland
A partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation, Nike, and the Portland Trail Blazers is revitalizing basketball courts across the city
September 2, 2022
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Ben McBee
A collection of garden tools on a table
Culture
RAWtools turns guns into garden tools
The nonprofit is advocating for change in a variety of ways
August 29, 2022
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Ben McBee
Take full advantage of the flourishing sidewalk culture. | Photo via @sellwood_scenes
Culture
Neighborhood Guide: Sellwood-Moreland
Shopping and outdoor activities are never far at this charming corner of Portland that feels like its own small town.
August 26, 2022
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Ben McBee
Three people stand in front of a large outdoor cat enclosure.
Culture
10th Annual Catio Tour preview
August 25, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Evan Burnette of Local Art Glass shapes a vase with a cherry wood block
Culture
Glass art in Portland, Oregon
A culture of creativity and close proximity to materials makes the city a hot spot for the medium.
August 24, 2022
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Ben McBee
A man wearing sunglasses takes a selfie from the backseat of a personal watercraft with the the St. Johns Bridge in the background
Travel and Outdoors
Ride a personal watercraft on the Willamette River
Learn from our Sea-Doos and Sea-Don’ts for a wet adventure in Portland, Oregon
August 23, 2022
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Ben McBee
We have to wonder, what movie did it watch? | Photos via Craiyon
Travel and Outdoors
Take a tour of Portland through the eyes of AI
August 22, 2022
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Ben McBee
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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
Rows of Christmas trees at a tree farm in Ridgefield, Washington
Travel and Outdoors
Where to find a Christmas tree in the Portland area
Fresh is best if you want your home to smell like a forest.
November 28, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
The Mile Post Sign in Pioneer Courthouse Square shows many different destinations and their distances from Portland.
City
Take a trip around the world to visit Portland’s sister cities
Get to know the Rose City’s distant relatives.
November 21, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Music
Struggling jazz bar The 1905 folds under financial strain
The club’s financial woes surfaced months before its ultimate closure.
November 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Play
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
A massive cargo ship floats just off the ship yard at the Port of Portland.
City
Answered: Your responses about Portland’s priorities for the Carbon Reduction Program
You brought the energy for this poll.
November 17, 2023
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Ben McBee
A turkey dinner spread out on a table in front of a fire in a fireplace.
Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Portland
We rounded up some spots that are still accepting reservations.
November 16, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A fish eye photo of shooting stars across the night sky
Travel and Outdoors
Look to the skies for the Leonid meteor shower
The annual display has been occurring since early November, but will peak the night of Friday, Nov. 17 through the morning of Saturday, Nov. 18.
November 16, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Holiday savings just for you
This holiday season shop unique gifts from our small business partners.
November 15, 2023
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