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Eating Alone on Lunar New Year

Portland Mercury 1/26 7:30A Rose Wong

So long, Tiger, and all your chaos energy! by Rose Wong “Why are you eating by yourself?”  The woman held her one-year-old grandson on her right hip, giving the chunky boy a boost when he began to...

More Than 600 City Workers are Poised to Strike Over Cost of Living Concerns

Portland Mercury 1/26 6:11A Isabella Garcia

Organizers say the strike could have immediate impacts on wastewater treatment and freezing weather road maintenance. by Isabella Garcia More than 600 City of Portland...

Sassy-Ass Trivia Questions About Dognapped Dogs, Kangaroo Skin, and Your Choice for a DISGUSTING...

Portland Mercury 1/26 6:00A Wm. Steven Humphrey

See how well YOU score in this week's super fun POP QUIZ PDX! by Wm. Steven Humphrey WELL HELLOOOOO, SMARTY PANTS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of...

Good Morning, News: Dame Wows With 60 Points, Mayor Backpedals from ShotSpotter, and Memphis Braces...

Portland Mercury 1/26 4:48A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts...

Related: Good Afternoon, News: City Hall's Suspicious New Security Team, Charter Reform is Happening, and Facebook Reinstates Trump (What Could Go Wrong?) Portland Mercury

Many Portland Office Spaces Are Empty. Why Aren’t They Being Converted to Housing?

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 1/25 11:58A Connor Radnovitch

Money, regulations, and seismic upgrades are sticking points when it comes to turning offices into apartments for much-needed affordable housing.

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Artist Spotlight: Jenny Ibsen

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 3:54A Coco McCracken

Jenny Ibsen is a printmaker, a Bowdoin College graduate, a restaurant worker. She was born in China, adopted by an American Scandinavian family in Connecticut, and now lives...

Food is Bridge to Racial Equity

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 3:54A Bonnie Rukin

Portland Public Schools Food Service department is partnering with local organizations, including Cultivating Community and University of Southern Maine, to learn how to...

Internships Offer Steps to Employment

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 3:54A Danielle Roslevich

A look at how a partnership between In Her Presence, an immigrant-led nonprofit, and Allagash Beer Company resulted in an internship program at the brewery. Ken Gatore and...

World Refugee Day is June 20

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 2:39A Ulya Aligulova

An overview of refugee resettlement programs in Maine. The article gives statistics for the past few years and looks at how the pandemic and the influx of Afghan evacuees has...

Graca Muzela is 2022 WCCC Student of the Year Nominee

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 2:39A Josephen Tifiano

Profile of Graca Muzela. The freshman at Washington County Community College grew up in Angola, moved to Maine in 2019, knowing no English. He started attending a community...

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MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,250+): Serious Cupcakes, Free Sundays @ Discovery...

PDX Pipeline 1/25 7:15A Wendy

The weekend is back, Portland! This is your final weekend to see American Fast w/ Artists Repertory Theatre. Rose City Rollers Guns n Rollers battle the Heartless Heathers . And Valentine s Day is...

Portland in the News: Cape Kiwanda Sink Hole; Goonies House Never Dies; City’s Top Comics & More! |...

PDX Pipeline 1/24 5:30A Wendy

A giant 20-foot-wide sinkhole recently appeared at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area . The new owner of The Goonies house in Astoria wants to share it with the world, as long as Goonies are respectful ....

2023 Lunar New Year Free Dragon Dance Parade & Celebration | Lion Dancers, Performers & More!

PDX Pipeline 1/24 4:55A Wendy

The 2023 Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade & Celebration returns to Downtown Portland on Saturday, January 28! Related Portland Events & Info Win Massage Session ( $400 ): Tantra Studio Offering You...

Last Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Erik Bengtson, Kalvin Panther,...

PDX Pipeline 1/24 4:27A PDX Pipeline

From our sponsors: Art Show Janaury 26, 2023 5pm 2am | Free | 21+ More info: Facebook.com The Goodfoot 2845 SE Stark St. More info: thegoodfoot.com The Goodfoot will have an art opening Thurs Jan...

Related: First Thursday Art Opening @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Erik Bengtson, Kalvin Panther, Samantha Fisher PDX Pipeline

MAGGIE CARTER: PYP S 2022 CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER

Portland Youth Philharmonic 1/23 2:13P

PYP bassist and 2022 Concerto Competition winner Maggie Carter will perform Frank Proto s A Carmen Fantasy with the Philharmonic Orchestra on March 4, 2023 . Don t miss this...

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Where to Drink and Dine in Historic Montavilla

Eater Portland 1/26 9:20A Janey Wong

Hummus and falafel from Gyro Kingdom. | Nathan Williams/Eater Portland The best restaurants and bars east of Mount Tabor Montavilla, a sprawling neighborhood nestled in the eastern shadow of Mount...

You Can Spend $150 on a Cup of Coffee at Proud Mary, if That’s Something You’re Into

Eater Portland 1/26 5:00A Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Black Jaguar Geisha coffee from Hartmann Estate. | Proud Mary Coffee Roasters The coffee —  Black Jaguar Geisha from Hartmann Estate — won first place in the 2022 Best of Panama competition S-tier...

Stellar Restaurants to Visit on Portland’s Culinarily Blessed Southeast 82nd Avenue

Eater Portland 1/25 11:18A Alli Fodor

Meianna Bakery window. | Nathan Williams / Eater Portland Abundant with Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants and delis, the busy Jade District thoroughfare is a diner’s paradise For decades, Southeast...

21 Romantic Restaurants and Bars in Portland for Date Night

Eater Portland 1/25 5:55A Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Oysters with granita at Quaintrelle | Molly J. Smith / EPDX Where to take someone out for something special, whether it’s a first date or an anniversary dinner Figuring out where to take a date is far...

Here Are the 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists from Oregon

Eater Portland 1/25 4:11A Janey Wong

James Beard Foundation Portland’s Kann and McMinnville’s Okta are nominees for best new restaurant The semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards were announced this morning, with a number of...

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3 Go-To Winter Outfits

Crystalin Marie 1/24 11:00P Crystalin

Because January always feels like it drags on, I thought I d share 3 go-to winter outfits to help motivate you to get dressed this month. All 3 are easily layerable (is that word?), you can pull from...

35 Ways to Style Converse High Top Sneakers

Crystalin Marie 1/23 11:00P Crystalin

I m excited to bring back these style roundup posts on topics that are directly related to what you all want to see! After asking for your input, it was clear that Converse high-top sneakers had to be...

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Do the Blazers Lack the Experience to Succeed?

Blazer's Edge 1/26 8:00A Dave Deckard

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images We examine a coach’s claim and find...maybe? When the Portland Trail Blazers lost to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday, Blazers nation went into...

Related: 4 Reasons to Keep Josh Hart in the Starting Lineup Blazer's Edge, Damian Lillard Goes for 60 as the Trail Blazers Down the Jazz Blazer's Edge

Chauncey Billups Praises Damian Lillard After 60-Point Outing

Blazer's Edge 1/26 6:02A DavidMacKay

Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports A 60-point game brings out more admiration for the franchise legend. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 134-124 on Wednesday night behind a 60-point...

Should Jusuf Nurkic Be Available at the NBA Trade Deadline?

Blazer's Edge 1/26 5:57A MatthewLegros

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images It’s loose, but the rumblings are beginning. The Portland Trail Blazers are starting to create buzz as the 2023 NBA trade deadline nears. As the quicksand of their...

B/R Suggests Blazers Should Be “Sellers” at Trade Deadline

Blazer's Edge 1/26 5:46A Marlow Ferguson Jr.

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images All eyes will be on the Blazers ahead of 2023 NBA trade deadline on Feb. 9. The February 9th NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. For teams in limbo and without a...

Dame’s Brilliance Jolts Blazers Past Jazz

Blazer's Edge 1/25 6:40P Ryne Buchanan

Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports Damian Lillard scored 60 points for the fourth time in his illustrious career to help carry Portland to a 134-124 victory. The Portland Trail Blazers entered Wednesday’s...

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7 Mistakes People Make When Hanging Curtains—and How To Fix Them

realtor.com® Real Estate News 1/26 9:30A Brittany Natale

Photo courtesy of Kevin O'Sullivan + Associates via Houzz Hanging new curtains is one of the best budget-friendly ways to revamp your home. But, it also tends to be one of the...

Pending Home Sales Improve In January As More Buyers Return

Forbes Real Estate 1/26 9:00A Brenda Richardson, Senior Contri

Buyers were encouraged by their increased negotiating power and mortgage rates that have declined.

Vibrant Architectural Masterpiece Makes Waves on Sarasota, FL, Waterfront for $10M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 1/26 8:30A Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com A colorful, postmodern mansion with flair to spare has hit the market in Sarasota, FL . The multihued home is considered an architecturally significant structure. “Architect Don Chapell...

Which Property Brother Is Better at Renovating Homes? ‘Brother vs. Brother’ Reveals Who Has the...

realtor.com® Real Estate News 1/26 7:30A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV While property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are both clearly adept at renovating homes, do you ever wonder which sibling is better? The latest Brother vs. Brother seems to point to a clear...

U.S. New Home Sales Rise by 2.3%, Despite Broader Sector Weakness

realtor.com® Real Estate News 1/26 6:30A Aarthi Swaminathan

Getty Images The numbers:  U.S. new home sales rose 2.3% to a seasonally-adjusted rate of 616,000 in December, from a revised 602,000 in the prior month, the Commerce Department reported Thursday....

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