Plus: A new restaurant in Sellwood-Moreland.
 
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Editor’s Note
Fresh on the heels of last week’s WNBA news, the organization working to bring Major League Baseball to Portland announced its intentions to buy 33 acres of land along the South Waterfront. In other ribbiting news… the Frog Ferry concept refuses to croak, the sun is now setting before 7 p.m., and we have an insatiable appetite for sourdough pizza. Cheers to the weekend.
 
Top Stories
Portland's Vista Bridge rises diagonally left to right in the foreground. In the background, you can see skyscrapers with snowclad Mount Hood looming behind.

Year 2 progress report published for Portland’s Climate Emergency Workplan | Find out how many of the city’s 47 priority actions have been completed as multiple bureaus work toward meeting 2030 and 2050 climate goals.

The Original Taco House on Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Portland restaurants you miss the most | PDXtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.

People involved with Friends of Frog Ferry stand a board a docked vessel on the Willamette River in Portland.

Frog Ferry jumps at fresh start with new Portland government | Proponents organized a media event on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to drum up support for the public passenger ferry initiative, calling the upcoming City Council transition an “inflection point.”
 
Asked

A pungent odor of unknown origins wafted through Southwest Washington into Portland earlier this week. What do you think caused it?
A. Natural phenomenon
B. Industrial plant spill
C. Nearby biosolids application
D. Something else
Clear the air
Events
This Weekend
  • Rad Myco | Saturday, Sept. 28 + Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Brown Bottle Farm, Mulino | $50+ | Fungi and mycology mavens, come one and all to this celebration of art, science + competition.
  • Portland Retro Gaming Expo | Saturday, Sept. 28 + Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Oregon Convention Center | $30+ | Play classic video + arcade games, sit in on panel discussions with industry pros, meet the actors behind game franchises like Mortal Kombat, and more.
  • Portland Flea | Saturday, Sept. 28 + Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Hunt for treasures among the 80+ vendors selling accessories, clothing, vintage items, home goods, and food + drinks.
  • The Wedge | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-5 p.m. | Alder Block | $25+ | Are you ready for a gouda time? Sample and shop local artisan cheeses, specialty foods + drinks at this farmers market-style festival.
  • Festa Italiana | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Oaks Amusement Park | $5 | Say buongiorno to a day of Italian food, music + culture.
  • Field Class: Habitat Gardening – Taking It To the Next Level | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Sauvie Island Native Plants | $25+ | Spend the afternoon learning to use various resources to discover what your property looked like in pre-settlement times to diversify your gardening + attract wildlife.
  • Imagine Dragons: Loom World Tour | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, Ridgefield | $62+ | These hit makers are showcasing their sixth studio album with fan-favorite tracks like “Eyes Closed” and “Nice to Meet You.”
Plan Ahead
  • Portland Mercury’s Wing Week | Monday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price of purchase | Here’s the deal: restaurants across the city are serving up baskets of six specialty wings for $8 — and they aren’t clucking around.
  • Portland Tattoo Expo | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $25+ | Meet tattoo artists from the Portland area + beyond, enjoy live performances and contests, shop vendors, and take home some fresh ink.
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News Notes
Eat
  • Fallow’s is a new Sellwood-Moreland restaurant feeding people with fare prepared using seasonal produce and protein caught wild or sustainably. If you thought that was a mouthful, wait until you stuff your face on dishes like steak tartare + roasted farm hen. Oh, and bring your questions about regenerative farming. (Eater Portland)
Real Estate
  • Some of the fastest-selling zip codes in the country are in the Portland metro area. Homes spent an average of 44 days on the market during Q2 of 2024 in Gladstone (97027), while Irvington neighborhood (97212) listings averaged 45 days. Mount Tabor, Tigard, and Aloha homes all averaged under 50 days. (Portland Business Journal)
Fun Fact
  • What does it take to grow a gargantuan gourd and paddle it around a pond? According to four-time West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta winner Gary Kristensen, it starts by finding a seed with pedigree and ends with smooth strokes through the water. Discover all the other steps in between. (Portland Monthly)
Wellness
Regional
  • If you’re a Portlander, you know that residents never use an umbrella when it rains + pronounce Couch Street “Cooch Street.” Here are all the unspoken rules locals should know about the city, according to PDXtoday readers.
Plan Ahead
  • It’s finally fall, meaning our calendars are packed with events like Spirit of Halloweentown + harvest festivals. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Portland’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
Sports
  • “Some teams in the Western Conference spent this summer actively doing nothing, or maybe even getting a little bit worse.” Hear what else Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman has to say about the teams that slacked off + what it means for Rip City.
     
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    🏺 Uncover riches from the past

    Shop, swap, sell, and save in Portland
    A rocking horse dominates a cluttered antiques stall.
    A new surprise awaits in each stall at Stars Antiques. | Photo courtesy of @starspdx + @eclectic_treasures_oregon
    When it comes to Portland’s shopping scene, we love a good treasure hunt — and a good bargain. Our city is home to several stellar swap meets, cool co-ops, fabulous vintage shops, and resale gems. So get in, we’re going shopping.

    Stars Antiques, Sellwood-Moreland
    Between the stalls here and those at sister store Stars & Splendid Antiques Mall across the street, customers can find 200+ vendors, ranging from records to textiles and decorations.

    Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques, Kerns
    In the market for an 1830s full-length cheval mirror with attached candle sconces? What about a turn-of-the-century Italian watercolor painting in a gilded frame? Find your home’s next signature piece inside this business’s ever-changing inventory.

    Kenton Antiques & Collectibles, Kenton
    Antiques are for everyone and age is admirable at this small North Portland shop curated by owner Mo Bachmann, a self-proclaimed “history hunter, treasure nerd, and dust enthusiast.”
    Flea markets + consignment shops
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