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Guest post by Amie Dahnke. The hazelnut, as any good Oregonian knows, is our state nut. But when roasted hazelnuts are combined with skim milk and a hint of cocoa, our humble state nut is elevated to [cue the Angels] the chocolaty...
Mayor Sam Adams and City Commissioner Amanda Fritz are hosting a community meeting regarding Last Thursday on Alberta! They are interested in hearing from any and all stakeholders of the event, including businesses from Alberta Street,...
Looking for effective ways to save money on utility bills? Finding where jobs and training in sustainability are posted? How to go about to hiring an eco-friendly contractor? Where to donate used building materials for a tax-donation?...
The Portland Development Commission has officially kicked off its new economic development program, Portland Main Street®. The program, charged with promoting neighborhood commercial district revitalization, is based on the National Trust...
First the of possession of marijuana was decriminalized, then growing and using marijuana for medical purposes was legalized (with a permit), and then the nation’s first Cannabis Café, where card holders can go to socialize and...
King Neighborhood General Board meeting, 2nd Wednesday of month
A community-based public forum series is being held to educate and engage community members regarding pending decisions about significant Urban Renewal Area (URA) investments that will change the built environment of inner North and Northeast...
Calling all King School supporters and pizza eaters! Come supports the King School PTA in our mission to serve students, teachers and parents at King School. Thirty percent of proceeds by customers with vouchers go to King...
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A meeting with the mayor and Commissioner Amanda Fritz tonight on NE Alberta aims to decide the future of Last Thursday. During the summer months of 2008 and 2009, the city footed the bill for expanding the monthly "alternative" arts festival. Overtime for 15 police officers, a fire engine and crew, 30-person crowd control team and 15 blocks of traffic barriers to keep the event car-free cost the city $11,000-$12,000 a month, according to Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention Program Manager Stephanie Reynolds.
The myth that the City of Portland’s Bicycle Plan for 2030 comes with a $600 million price tag continues to spread among various media outlets, despite the fact that the plan commits the city to no spending of any kind.
The Portland School Board will run into some strong opposition tonight by parents and community members who think the high school redesign is a bad idea.
The City of Portland has an iPhone application that lets you report potholes, graffiti or other issues. You can include a photo and/or a GPS or map location.
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