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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 »

Portland Police Investigating 8 Shootings in Less than 24 Hours

The Portland Police Bureau’s Gang Enforcement Team is investigating 7 overnight shootings that occurred in North, Northeast and Southeast Portland and 1 shooting today in Northeast Portland.
The first shooting occurred at 11:21pm on Tuesday, August 17th at North Albina and Killingsworth. Multiple gunshots were heard and officers arrived to find a Tri Met bus kiosk [...]

August 18, 2010 | Posted in Featured, North, Northeast, Southeast | 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 »

Metro Offers a Bounty of Free Natural Gardening Activities

Nothing is sweeter than time spent in the garden, and after a particularly rainy June, Oregonians are more thankful than ever for time spent outdoors amongst our snap peas and tomatoes. This year, Metro offers a number of exciting, free activities that will only make time spent tending our gardens more rewarding. Consider visiting one [...]

August 11, 2010 | Posted in Featured, Home & Garden, North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest | Read More »