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November 14, 2023

Two people pose in front of a storefront with an ugly sweater cut out for the Light Up St. Johns campaign.

Events

Light Up St. Johns bring holiday cheer to North Portland

Window decorations, photo contests, and other family fun will illuminate the neighborhood.

November 13, 2023

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Ben McBee

Wellness

Spread holiday cheer by donating blood this November

The American Red Cross is giving donors exclusive pairs of “Elf” socks to celebrate 20 years of the holiday film.

November 10, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A person uses a broom to sweep up red and yellow leaves on the ground.

City

Hip hip hooray for Leaf Day

The annual service provided by the Portland Bureau of Transportation removes fallen leaves for free within certain districts.

November 9, 2023

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Ben McBee

A crew of Willamette Riverkeeper volunteers poses during a work party on Ross Island

City

How much do you know about Metro?

The regional government encompasses Portland and the surrounding cities and counties and acts as a guide for healthy growth.

November 9, 2023

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Ben McBee

Food

‘Dwanta’ approved: Salt & Straw launches first-ever ice cream cakes

Salt & Straw Ice Cream teamed up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (whose holiday alter ego is “Dwanta”) on the new, limited-edition dessert.

November 8, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Author Amy Butcher does a talk in front of an audience at Powell's Books

Culture

Would-be Portland novelists, take note: National Novel Writing Month is here

November is National Novel Writing Month. Sharpen those pencils. Your New York Times Bestseller may be on the charts soon.

November 7, 2023

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Jonathan Shipley

A sign for the Portland teachers strike is duct taped to the front of a sign for Holy Ghost Bar in Southeast Portland.

Food

Buy a Portland Public Schools teacher a beer

With the strike and ongoing contract negotiations, several local bars and breweries are showing their support by offering teachers and educators a chance to blow off some steam at a discount.

November 7, 2023

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Ben McBee

City

City Editor Cambrie’s 3 favorite Portland news stories from 2023

Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting PDXtoday with the gift of your membership.

November 7, 2023

Culture

Neighborhood Guide: Grant Park

Tree-lined residential streets, outdoor activities, and family-friendly living are the defining features of this Northeast Portland neighborhood.

November 6, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez