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African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds

A new study by the Urban League of Portland shows little to no progress for African Americans in Oregon since their original report last year.

September 1, 2010 | Posted in Downtown, Featured, North, Northeast, Northwest, Politics, Southeast, Southwest | Read More »

YWCA Teaches Portland Kids What it Means to be Green

A YWCA summer camp for Portland area kids offers the opportunity to learn what it means to be green.

August 25, 2010 | Posted in Downtown, Living Green, North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest | Read More »

Portland Mayor Proposes New Gun Safety Initiatives

Portland Mayor Sam Adams on Friday August 20th, 2010 announced a request for public comment on five proposed gun safety initiatives.

August 21, 2010 | Posted in Downtown, Featured, North, Northeast, Northwest, Politics, Southeast, Southwest | Read More »

Non-Profits Organize in Portland to Offer First Ever “Downtown Compassion” Event

Non-Profits and volunteers from across the Portland Metro Area will converge at the Memorial Coliseum on Sept 18th to serve the homeless in a variety of ways.

August 19, 2010 | Posted in Downtown, Featured, Northeast | Read More »

Vestas Keeps US Headquarters in Portland

Vestas, the world’s leader in producing high-tech wind power systems, announced today it will move its North American sales and service headquarters into the historic Meier & Frank Depot Building at 1417 NW Everett St. in Portland’s Pearl District.
Gerding Edlen Development, Inc., will transform the sturdy structure, vacant since 2001, into one of Portland’s newest [...]

August 18, 2010 | Posted in Downtown, Featured, Living Green, Northwest, Real Estate | Read More »

Beat the Heat in Portland This Weekend!

Portlanders can find relief from the 90+ degree temperatures forecast through Monday by taking refuge in the city’s parks and pools. From a shady walk in Forest Park to a picnic dinner under the trees in your neighborhood park, from a dip in a community pool to a splash in a spray fountain, there are [...]

August 13, 2010 | Posted in Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast | Read More »