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A historic photo of Helen Bernhard and a baker in front of a case of baked goods at Helen Bernhard Bakery.

Food

Helen Bernhard Bakery celebrating 100 years in Portland

The longstanding shop will celebrate 100 year by offering cakes that showcase its history in Northeast Portland.

April 11, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

Culture

Portland authors sweep 2024 Oregon Book Awards

Every year, Literary Arts honors Oregon authors for their literary accomplishments.

April 10, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Trees frame a view of Mutare, Zimbabwe, which sits at the bottom of a verdant valley with high mountain peaks rising behind it on the horizon.

Travel and Outdoors

Portland’s sister city: Mutare, Zimbabwe

This historic trade hub serves as a gateway to the Eastern Highlands’ national parks, fascinating visitors with rugged mountains and museums.

April 10, 2024

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Ben McBee

Travel and Outdoors

Help the Bird Alliance of Oregon save baby animals

You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.

April 10, 2024

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Dayten Rose

An aerial view of a table set with plates containing breakfast items and tea.

Play

Brunch or bust: Find the best meal of the week at these eateries

Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, food carts, and diners in Portland serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.

April 9, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Hillsboro, Oregon's Goodwill express donation center at Bronson Creek. The small yellow building has a blue roof and a drive-thru area where people can hand over donations.

City

Where to donate clothes in Portland

Whether your closet needs a spring cleaning or you’re simply running out of room, these organizations can use your unwanted garb for good.

April 9, 2024

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Ben McBee

A site rendering shows plans to imrpove Berrydale Park in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood. The baseball fields will remain in the bottom left corner, with a new skate park and playgrounds taking up the right side where trees are.

City

Improvements are inbound for Berrydale Park

With additional funding, the project can move forward with construction slated to start later in 2024.

April 9, 2024

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Ben McBee

A cream colored building with teal trim at an amusement park on a sunny day.

Events

Take a dance lesson with a pro at Let’s Dance Weekend

The three-day event, held partly at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion in Portland, will be led by dance instructor Michael Kielbasa.

April 8, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Food

Embark on an appetizing adventure during Portland Food Cart Week

The event celebrates and supports the small eateries that contribute to Portland’s reputation as a culinary paradise.

April 8, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Portland mixed media artist Hannah Rivera poses at a market with her pieces. Each incorporates ornate antique bubble glass frames with colorful dried flowers and pinned butterflies and moths.

Arts

Artist spotlight: Rivera’s Rarities

Local mixed-media artist Hannah Rivera uses sustainably-sourced insects, dried flowers, thrifted picture frames and fabric, plus her own sketches and paintings to create one-of-a-kind vintage pieces.

April 5, 2024

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Ben McBee