Archive for the Category ‘Downtown’

African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds

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.

YWCA Teaches Portland Kids What it Means to be Green

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.

Portland Mayor Proposes New Gun Safety Initiatives

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.

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

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.

Vestas Keeps US Headquarters in Portland

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 [...]

Beat the Heat in Portland This Weekend!

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 [...]

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