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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
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City Editor Ben’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 1, 2023
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Made in Portland: 18 things grown in the City of Roses
From brands to bands, Portland’s business scene is truly inspired.
July 1, 2023
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Don’t board an airplane without this item
We’ve got a travel hack to make long flights more bearable — meet the Airfly wireless audio transmitter.
April 18, 2023
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Portland cafes partner with new company to keep single-use cups out of landfills
OKAPI Reusables seeks to end the excess waste and encourage reuse with coffee, boba, and juice to-go cups.
April 10, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Coming soon: Portland’s first indoor pickleball-only recreation center
The Drop Shot will host several pickleball pop-up events where people can experience the popular game and support the woman-owned business venture.
February 27, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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6 resources for small businesses in Portland
Knowing where to look for help is often half the battle.
February 6, 2023
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Monthly Melody brings live classical music to you
Founder Armon Lalo wants his company’s service to be like DoorDash but for Mozart and Tchaikovsky
December 8, 2022
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