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Small Business Week 2025: Q+A with Comeunity PDX
Meet Comeunity PDX, a Portland retailer that showcases locally made goods and then puts a portion of every one of its sales back into the community nonprofits.
May 16, 2025 01:13 PM
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Alina Hunter-Grah
La Familia Cider owners Jose and Shani Gonzalez (right) pose with their four children (left) in front of their Salem cider house.
Food
La Familia Cider brings its aguas frescas-inspired beverages to Portland
The Salem-based business will open its second location in the former Portland Cider House space on Southeast Hawthorne Street.
June 4, 2024
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Ben McBee
An open pizza box containing a square-shaped pizza with vegan mozzarella and fresh greens.
Food
Eating green: Your guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of the Rose City.
June 3, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Events
1st annual Portland Book Week is a love letter to local readers, businesses
More than 50 independent bookstores in the Portland metro area will participate in the event taking place June 10-16.
May 28, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A room full of shelves and free-standing displays of books.
Business
Rose City Reads celebrates 6 months of selling used books
The shop is operated by the Friends of Multnomah County Library.
May 28, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Three drinking vessels on a brown wood table: one contains brown colored liquid with pebble-like ice cubes, another holds a ruby red concoction with mint leaves and lemon peel, and the third is a rectangular-shaped glass with blue skulls and bamboo designs and an orchid garnish.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Portland, OR from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
Tattoo artist Jaime Farmer poses with his two dogs in the forest.
Culture
Artist spotlight: Black Marrow Tattoo
Raised in a children’s bookstore, Hawaii native Jaime Farmer inks his unique, storybook-style on clients from his studio in Southeast Portland.
May 21, 2024
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Ben McBee
People sit on the lawn in left field at a Portland Pickles game. The sun is diffused into rays through trees in the background.
Culture
Ways to meet new people in Portland
This could be the beginning of a great friendship.
May 17, 2024
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Ben McBee
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Food
Steeplejack Brewing plans to open new location in Southeast Portland
The company’s fourth taphouse will also include a food cart pod, coffee bar, and bakery counter.
May 6, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Several glowing lightsabers in a range of colors and styles lead against a wall.
Business
SaberForge in Oregon City makes lightsabers for all, no midi-chlorians required
Custom sabers built with locally manufactured parts are SaberForge’s speciality.
May 2, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Portland
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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November 13, 2024
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Portland houses that belong in a Halloween movie
Uncover ghoulish architecture features that make a house look haunting and find out where to see a few around town.
October 28, 2024
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Events
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host 13 different teams from around the globe at the event Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 28, 2024
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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
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Cambrie Juarez
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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
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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
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Staff
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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
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Ben McBee