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Your Guide to Kerns
When members of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral moved into the large church at the corner of Northeast Glisan Street and 32nd A...
Take a Tour of Franz Bakery in Portland
There are some things you knead to dough (sorry, seasonal allergies are the worst) about Franz Bakery, a fifth-generation, family-owned b...
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Side Quest: Go Big or Gourd Home
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Events
Monday, Sep. 28
- 🎙️ History Pub: David Lemieux in Conversation with Rob Vallance | McMenamins Kennedy School (Concordia)
- 🎨 Karl LeClair: Undetermined State (last day) | Cawein Art Gallery (Forest Grove)
- 🎤 Free! Covers Only Open Mic | Atlantis Lounge (Boise)
- ✍️ Prompt at Powell's City of Books | Powell's Books (Pearl District)
- 🎤 Multnomah County Chair Debate | University Place Hotel & Conference Center (Downtown)
- 🎵 Northwest Workers Justice Project Benefit Concert | The Hawthorne Theatre (Richmond)
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Side Quest: Art in the Heart
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How Well Do You Know Our Local Mascots?
Portland Fire, the city’s WNBA team, revealed their new mascot this week after much fanfare.
Your Guide to the Jade District
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Side Quest: Local Economy Love
Across the city, 7 commercial districts receive support from Prosper Portland in the form of grants, training, & resources for local busi...
Your Guide to Portland's Hawthorne District
There’s always something going on in the Hawthorne District, it has lots of places to get lost (in a good way), and everything is incredi...
