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Find stationery through these local shops and brands

Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.

September 15, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

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Dancers wearing colorful dresses perform baile folklorico at El Grito in Portland to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Culture

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around Portland

From fiestas to film festivals, there are plenty of ways to join the festivities.

September 14, 2023

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Ben McBee

Hundreds of people dig through bins at The Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest.

Events

Find a fresh fit at The Biggest Clothing Swap in the Northwest

Keeping clothes out of the landfill, one trade at a time

September 14, 2023

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Ben McBee

Human access project solve cleanup cathedral park beach

Events

Help SOLVE, Human Access Project expand the beach at Cathedral Park

Join a cleanup event on Saturday, Sept. 16, to make the beach safe, clean, and accessible to all.

September 13, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Kid chefs at Little Kitchen Academy prepare ingredients in a modern, industrial kitchen.

Food

How to encourage young chefs on National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

Little Kitchen Academy in Bridgeport Village empowers aspiring cooks ages 3-18 with Montessori-inspired cooking classes, sharing various tools and techniques as well as safety practices.

September 12, 2023

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Ben McBee

A scene from the movie "Halloweentown" shows a giant pumpkin and other smaller Jack o lanterns outside of St. Helens City Hall.

Events

Festivities to howl at during your visit to ‘Halloweentown’

Only 45 minutes outside of Portland, St. Helens is known for hosting Spirit of Halloweentown, an annual event that celebrates the filming of the 1998 Disney movie.

September 8, 2023

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Ben McBee

A person wearing bright orange worker pants and a helmet hangs suspended from a harness high up in a tree.

Volunteer

Hoyt Arboretum’s 6K trees to get helping hand from volunteer arborists

More than 100 arborists representing 40 companies are expected to attend the 36th annual Arbororists in the Arboretum event.

September 7, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

A small, standalone dwelling painted sage green with a dark orange door and multiple windows, is surrounded by a lawn and a wooden fence.

Real Estate

ADU 101: How to add a small, secondary home to your Portland backyard

Additional dwellings can be built as standalone structures, carved out within an existing home, or converted from a garage.

September 7, 2023

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Cambrie Juarez

Portland State QB Dante Chachere had multiple big runs to push the team toward its only touchdown in the season opener against the Oregon Ducks.

Sports

A guide to the 2023 college football season in Oregon

Football is back — here’s how to tailgate like a pro and cheer on the Portland State Vikings, Oregon Ducks, and Oregon State Beavers this 2023 college football season.

September 6, 2023

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Ben McBee