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Summer events coming in hot to Portland

Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.

April 29, 2024

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Ben McBee

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Small Business

Gift giving made easy for mom

April 29, 2024

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Staff

City

City of Portland will use $500K grant from Metro to restore riverbank near OMSI

The Eastbank Crescent mitigation bank project will improve natural habitat and lay the groundwork for a future waterfront park.

April 26, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A neon sign in the outline of Oregon with the words "Portland Oregon" and "Old Town" and a leaping stag with a red nose.

City

Portland’s iconic neon signs shine light on local history

Travel through Portland’s past by learning about these historical waypoints and the purpose they serve.

April 26, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Culture

Reimagining ‘Fallout’ set in Portland

We think Amazon Studios missed a golden opportunity to really lean into our city’s post-apocalyptic reputation (which we all know is untrue).

April 25, 2024

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Ben McBee

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City

The Lullaby Project creates original songs for children who are experiencing homelessness

Local singer-songwriters work closely with the families to weave personal stories into the lyrics and unlock the healing power of music.

April 24, 2024

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Ben McBee

An artistic rendering of Willamette Cove shows a largely natural-looking, crescent-shaped area intersected by a railroad track and bordered by a river.

Travel and Outdoors

Help shape the future Willamette Cove nature park

Metro has started the park planning process as clean up efforts near completion.

April 24, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A demonstration table with small paper houses and flammable debris demonstrates how wildfires can threaten homes.

City

Learn how to protect your home during Wildfire Preparedness Weekend

The Oregon State Fire Marshal and Portland Fire and Rescue will host the educational event at the World Forestry Center on Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28.

April 23, 2024

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Ben McBee

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