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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
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Culture
Q+A: Jeanette Schenk, Owner of Hammie the Photo Booth
April 26, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Celebrate Earth Day in Portland, OR with #BuyLocalBuyGreenPDX
April 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Kids at summer camp row boats around a pond.
City
7 summer camps in Portland, OR
April 14, 2022
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People in shorts and t shirts and skis stand on a patch of snow in Pioneer Courthouse Square
History
Summer snow in the Square
April 12, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A community garden with the St. Johns Bridge in the background
Culture
Community gardens in Portland, OR
April 8, 2022
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PDXtoday
A crowd sits on a grassy hill with the sun setting over a baseball field.
City
Previewing the Hillsboro Hops’ 2022 season
April 6, 2022
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Ben McBee
Two women pose while holding an oversized version of a library card
City
Resources at Multnomah County Library
April 4, 2022
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Culture
Spring gardening tips + tasks for Portland, OR
March 30, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
Where to find birthday freebies in Portland
March 24, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
The Portland Minifig Exchange
March 21, 2022
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Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education to host ‘theatre dybbuk’ performance
theatre dybbuk will offer a week of original live performances, lectures, and workshops across Portland.
October 13, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Culture
111 artists will open their doors for Portland Open Studios’ 25th anniversary
Portland Open Studios gives local artists a chance to connect with their communities during the second and third weekends in October.
October 11, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A vibrant orange sunset illuminates the buildings of downtown Portland.
City
What would give someone bad luck in Portland?
Forget breaking a mirror or walking under a ladder — what kind of actions would bring a Portlander misfortune?
October 10, 2023
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Ben McBee
A grey, cylindrical facility on a sidewalk with a photo of a rose on the door and a "restroom" sign next to the door.
City
Become privy to these privies: Portland’s modular public restroom
This locally made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 10, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Business
Historic Montgomery Park building might be heading to the auction block
The Montgomery Park building in Northwest Portland is over 100 years old — and its owners reportedly owe over $149 million on it.
October 9, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: PDXtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A runner poses with double peace signs as she crosses the Broadway Bridge during the Portland Marathon.
City
Runners will blaze a new trail at this year’s Portland Marathon
Non-runners take notice of the event on Sunday, Oct. 1, lest you be snared in traffic — this year’s route will be different.
September 28, 2023
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Ben McBee
A little girl walks along a fallen tree while holding her dad's hand.
City
A kid’s perfect day in Portland
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
September 28, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Sports
Damian Lillard to leave Portland Trail Blazers in 3-team trade
From earning NBA Rookie of the Year to becmoing a seven-time All-Star, Dame cemented a legendary legacy in Portland.
September 27, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Looking down a sloping neighborhood street toward the city center on a sunny day.
City
Which Portland neighborhood should we explore next?
We need your help to pick the next community within the City of Roses to feature in our Neighborhood Guides series.
September 27, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez