Support Us Button Widget

Small Business

Small Business Saturday.png
Business
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Portland
Portland is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 27, 2024 01:09 PM
 · 
Staff
An in-arena photo of the Trail Blazers playing the Denver Nuggets
Sports
Portland Trail Blazers launch Rip City Bar Network
Portland Trail Blazers fans now have a list of 25 local bars where they can go to watch every one of the NBA team’s home and away games.
November 22, 2024
 · 
Alina Hunter-Grah
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "PDXtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
PDXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 21, 2024
 · 
Sarah Leonhardt
engagement rings from MiaDonna jewelry in Portland
Sponsored
💍 Your one-stop shop for fine jewelry in Rose City
Sponsored by
PDXtoday Portland skyline generic
City
Portland ranked as one of the best cities for remote workers
The City of Roses was ranked as a top city for remote workers thanks to its consistent growth.
October 3, 2024
 · 
Mitch Hooper
Portland Flea
Live
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Portland
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the City of Roses.
September 20, 2024
 · 
Staff
Portland ceramics artist Veronica Arquilevich Guzman holds one of her alebrijes pieces. On the right there is a top down view of her hands working on the pottery wheel.
Culture
Artist spotlight: Maya Ceramics & Paintings
Veronica Arquilevich Guzman draws on her experience living among many cultures and her love of nature to craft one-of-a-kind pieces from clay.
September 16, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
Jupiter Hotel sits on the right, with the 6-story Jupiter NEXT on the left. Both sit along East Burnside Street and are lit by a late sunset.
Events
Celebrate two decades of Portland’s ‘original independent hotel’
The Jupiter Hotel will celebrate 20 years of business by hosting a block party on Saturday, Sept. 28th, from 1 to 6:30 p.m., with some big-name local bands.
September 4, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
People sit around four folding tables and drizzle paint on bear figurines.
Culture
Drippy Bears is Portland’s newest paint-and-sip experience
It’s not quite finger painting, but it scratches the same itch.
September 3, 2024
 · 
Cambrie Juarez
People at tables playing trivia at Wonderwood Springs
Culture
15 weekday events in Portland
Don’t wait for the weekend — explore these recurring weeknight shows, games, drink deals, and more throughout Portland.
August 22, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
People wearing harnesses traverse swinging bridges while hooked into ropes up in the trees at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tours.
Travel and Outdoors
Fly through the trees with the greatest of ease at these zip lines and ropes courses
Branch out from your daily routine for an adventure that leaves you with unforgettable memories.
August 13, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
Load More
Good news for Portland.
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from PDXtoday
A spoon in a bowl of clam chowder.
Food
Slurp-worthy soups for you in Portland, OR
Baby, it’s cold outside — warm up with some of our favorite soups around Portland.
December 11, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
Rose City Rollers Wheels of Justice team poses with their world championship medals in 2019.
Events
The roller derby world championships are coming to Portland
Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host 13 different teams from around the globe at the event Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 28, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
A residential home has transformed its front yard into a Halloween wonderland with dozens of lighted jack-o-lanterns, lights, and other vintage decorations.
Culture
These local Halloween yard displays will lift your spirits
Drive to seven Southeast Portland homes that are fit for Hallo-kings and Hallo-queens.
October 25, 2024
 · 
Cambrie Juarez
Sun shines on the front of Portland City Hall, where the local government operates.
City
Here’s how the 2024 general election will change Portland city government
Portlanders have big choices ahead of them as the city prepares to enter 2025 with a new mayor and 12 City Council members.
October 25, 2024
 · 
Cambrie Juarez
People sitting in a dramatically lit wooden booth eat small plates and drink cocktails.
Food
Where to grab a late-night meal in Portland
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around the Rose City.
October 24, 2024
 · 
Staff
A multi wall mural shows a Sandworm from the Beetlejuice movie and other pumpkin inspired paintings.
City
This is not a trick: New Central Eastside murals are a treat ahead of Halloween
The space will double as an edible garden and event space.
October 24, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
An animator's hand poses a miniature stop-motion figurine of a smiling Sasquatch wearing a suit and bowtie.
Business
LAIKA will help Portland State University develop new animation program
The Oscar-winning studio will also fund scholarships for six students.
October 23, 2024
 · 
Cambrie Juarez
A food worker passes food to an outstretched hand at a window.
Play
Pitch in with these volunteer opportunities in Portland
This list of volunteer opportunities around Rose City includes everything from fostering a pet to mentoring at-risk youth.
October 23, 2024
 · 
Cambrie Juarez
Mount St. Helens rises over a hazy horizon with a light dusting of snow on its peak. In front you can see the blue stripe of the Columbia River and falls colors that blanket Portland. The Fremont Bridge's white arch peeks just above the evergreen trees in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Council Crest Park
Get your steps in as you climb to one of Portland’s tallest points, which offers vistas of five Cascade peaks as well as an off-leash dog park.
October 22, 2024
 · 
Ben McBee
Two alien figurines work on a grotesque operating table where guests at the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium can stick their head for a pretend picture.
Culture
Try on these Portland-inspired Halloween costumes
Short on time and creativity? We’ve got you covered with some costume ideas that will help keep Portland weird.
October 22, 2024
 · 
Cambrie Juarez