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Do you know the unspoken rules of Portland?
Two metal sculptures of red painted people with branches sprouting from their heads lean in to touch cheek to cheek.
Psst... public art is super important in Portland. | Photo by Mark McClure; Sculpture “In the Treetops” by Margarita Leon
Whether you’re a Rose City native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Portlander understands to be true.

We picked our brains, scoured the internet, and asked our readers about Portland’s unspoken rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo. You won’t find these rules in a handbook, but they are undoubtedly absorbed by the community — and if you’re not from Portland, these might be a little difficult to explain.

Conduct a concert from your car

“You honk in the tunnel on 26.” - Anonymous

Be kind to your bicyclist friends

“If you’re approaching a four-way stop and so is a cyclist, let the cyclist go through (even if they aren’t there first) so they don’t have to stop.” Kate D.

Buy local, shop thrifty

“Shopping locally, for both new and secondhand items, means supporting small businesses — and finding things that are unique. This is Portland. Your beanie shouldn’t come in an Amazon box.” - Cambrie Juarez, PDXtoday

Rip Ciiity

“No matter what happened in the offseason, this is the Blazers’ year.” - Ben McBee, PDXtoday

Sometimes you just have to laugh

“You do not steal the plastic horses on the iron curb hoops.” - GoblinCorp

"Allow Me," a statue of a man holding an umbrella, in Portland, Oregon

Okay, who’s going to tell him?

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Photo by mike krzeszak

Two words: rain jacket

“Don’t use an umbrella... ever!!” - J. Mabry

Winter on top, summer on the bottom

“59° out, shorts and sweatshirt 100% acceptable.” - jstmenow

“Shorts with hoodies is a style here!” - IMANXIOUSANDSAD

Wait, what is sun?

“First sunny day after a bit of rain requires getting out in the sun.” - Mr_Hey

“I call the day after the first warm, sunny weekend of the year as Lobster Day because no one remembers sunscreen during the February fake-out.” - RaspberryZinger_

Thanking TriMet + MAX etiquette

“We thank our bus drivers. When boarding public transit it’s off before on not a mass merge.” - Paperbackpixie
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Events
Thursday, July 27
  • Lego Museum with U-Paint Pottery | Thursday, July 27-Thursday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | Build your creativity brick by brick at this exhibit, which features a LEGO earring bar, pots to paint, and other playful pieces of art.
  • “Taming of the Shrew” | Thursday, July 27 | 7 p.m. | Irving Park, 707 NE Fremont St., Portland | Free | The Bard’s comedic tale of a tricky nobleman comes to life thanks to the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival.
  • Festival Finale: American Masterworks | Thursday, July 27 | 7 p.m. | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton | $10-$62.50 | Chamber Music Northwest’s 2023 Summer Festival rises to a crescendo with these performances.
Friday, July 28
  • Craft Beer & Wine Festival | Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | Esther Short Park, 415 W. Sixth St., Vancouver | $7-$140 | Cheers to the 10th anniversary of this event with craft beer, wine, and spirits, plus concerts from Quiet Riot, Great White, Hit Machine, and more.
  • Shakin’ Up Alberta Street | Friday, July 28 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Donnie Vegas, 1203 NE Alberta St., Portland | Free | Ska and reggae tunes will be spinning on vinyl, setting the stage for an epic dance party.
Saturday, July 29
  • Cartoons & Cereal | Saturday, July 29-Sunday, July 30 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The 4th Wall PDX, 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | Free | If you thought it couldn’t get more nostalgic than animation on a weekend morning, try adding bottomless cereal bowls for $5.
  • Book Swap Picnic | Saturday, July 29 | 12-3 p.m. | Peninsula Park, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland | $20 | Enjoy bites and beverages, make bookish crafts, and swap stories — there’s even a surprise self-help blind exchange.
  • Rose City Sneakerfest | Saturday, July 29 | 12-6 p.m. | The Leftbank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland | $15-$20 | The event that speaks to the heart and sole of Portland’s sneaker community is back for one day.
Sunday, July 30
  • Yoga in Cathedral Park | Sunday, July 30 | 10-11 a.m. | Cathedral Park, North Edison Street + Pittsburg Avenue, Portland | $15-$25 suggested donation | Make like the arches of St. Johns Bridge and give your salutation to the sun.
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News Notes
Community
  • This Sunday, July 30, the Montavilla Street Fair returns to Southeast Stark Street for its 10th year. In between 76th and 82nd avenues, guests will find 140 local vendors and community booths, as well as live music at three different stages. Festivities run 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (KOIN)
Eat
  • The Turning Peel, a sourdough pizzeria coming to the former Malka space on Southeast Division Street, marks a turning of the page for owner Candy Yiu. Pies will be simple yet seasonal, incorporating fresh vegetables whenever possible. Get a sneak peek at a tasting pop-up on Friday, Aug. 4. (Eater Portland)
Opening
  • It’s been a long road to Caro Amico’s reopening, but after almost three years, Portland’s oldest Italian restaurant will once again serve customers tomorrow, July 28. The business originally shut down due to a fire in the kitchen. Now, guests can enjoy pasta puttanesca in the renovated dining room. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Plan Ahead
Number
  • $133,000. That will be the annual salary for Portland City Council members in 2025, following the transition to the new form of government. The figure marks a scaled-back version of the proposed pay rise to $142,000. Currently, councilors earn $127,000 a year. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Biz
  • Cascade Energy, an industrial engineering consultancy firm, has signed an 11-year lease in the historic Kress Building, one block from Pioneer Courthouse Square. The 10,000-sqft office occupies the entire top floor and will open in December. The building also contains Nike’s flagship retail store. (Portland Business Journal)
Outdoors
  • Amateur astronomers are going to feel blue in the best way next month. August will feature two full moons, Tuesday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug. 30. Each will also be a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter in the night sky. This particular phenomenon won’t happen again until March 2037. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Number
  • $20 million. That’s how much Umpqua Bank has committed to community grants following its merger with Columbia Bank. In the first grant cycle of 2023, Umpqua contributed to 10+ Rose City causes, including Children’s Healing Art Project, Portland Housing Center, and more. See if your organization qualifies for funding.^
Environment

A carbon sequestration success story

Sherwood shows carbon sequestration success
Two newly paved asphalt parking spots demonstrate carbon sequestration techniques used by Modern Hydrogen in Sherwood, Oregon.
The left side has sequestered carbon in it from decarbonized natural gas; the right side is an average sealer with a higher CO2 footprint. | Photo via Modern Hydrogen
On the outskirts of the Portland metro area, the road to a cleaner future is being paved... literally.

Modern Hydrogen is a leading player in the quest to “sequester avoided CO2 emissions effectively and sustainably in the built environment.” Recently, it demonstrated this application at a customer site for the first time, infusing captured carbon with “hot mix asphalt” and a pigment sealer in Sherwood, Oregon.

But where did this material come from — and why does it matter? When creating low-emission hydrogen fuel for commercial and industrial clients, the Pacific Northwest firm is able to use a process called pyrolysis to remove and capture carbon from natural gas at the point-of-use.

By repurposing this pollutant, the construction and maintenance of roads costs less and lowers its carbon footprint while making the end product (asphalt, concrete, rubber, etc.) more durable.

Friendly to cities’ budgets and the environment, this pilot program plans to expand operations next month.
 
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The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Let me tell you a little secret... Migration Brewing has a pop-up pub on the roof of the Canvas building, perched high above Providence Park. Last Friday, the sunset was incredible, but being able to watch the Thorns game on the big screen hanging in the arena — and hearing the roar of the crowd after all four goals — was even cooler.
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