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Jun 30,2008
Pearl Animal Hospital to Open
by pdxdog
We are so excited to learn that Pearl Animal Hospital is opening (hopefully) in September in the Pearl District. The practice will be located in the Pinnacle Building , right near the Fields —how perfect is that location! Dr. Courtney Anders is the vet opening the new practice, and it so happens, she is Ellie's vet (my dog) and comes to the Pearl from Raleigh Hills Vet. She wants to listen to community needs, play a role in the community and offer the best dog medicine around. She loves animal denistry. pdxdog.com is very excited about this news. Stay tuned for more information!
posted at 07:21 PM
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Jun 30,2008
Davis Street Tavern
by pearlgirl
The lunch lady (of Stumptown Lunch fame) posted a little info about the new restaurant going into the Three Lions Bakery space in OTCT. Get the deets on her blog.
posted at 06:43 PM
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Jun 30,2008
Old Town Chinatown On A Roll with PDX Pedicab
by pearlgirl
Portland Starts Here. Pedicab Tours in Old Town Chinatown are Portland's new eco-tourism option. Climb aboard for high adventure and zero emissions. The orange PDX Pedicabs pick up passengers at the Classical Chinese Garden or the Saturday Market . On this special audio tour of Old Town, you'll hear about the people who were here from the beginning—and made Portland their home. Beginning at the Japanese-American Historical Plaza in Waterfront Park, this 45-minute tour winds through Historic Old Town, Japantown and New Chinatown. Offered Sundays or call 503-PEDICAB to arrange a personal tour. Tours are $15 per person, 12 and under free with adult purchase. About the Tour Neighborhood insiders and cultural specialists have worked to write and produce a sophisticated audio presentation that guides visitors with captivating yet accurate information. Lives of the anonymous, famous and infamous residents of Portland come alive with this insider's guide to Old T
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posted at 05:46 PM
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Jun 30,2008
General Automotive Building Converted to Office & Retail Space
by pearlgirl
HomeStreet Capital, one of the Northwest's oldest commercial real estate lenders, has provided $10.2 million in construction financing for conversion of the General Automotive Building in Portland, Ore., from a vacant warehouse to office and retail space. Financing was arranged by Gregg Weed of HomeStreet Capital through HomeStreet Bank portfolio funds. Additionally, a seismic loan was provided by the Portland Development Commission. The project will utilize historic tax credits. The General Automotive Building is located on the Park blocks at the intersection of NW Park and NW Flanders. The site is being developed by Rob Brewster, president of Northwest-based ConoverBond Development , which owns, manages, leases and develops property. Brewster has renovated a dozen older buildings ranging from hotels to student housing in Spokane, Seattle and Washington DC. This is Brewster's first project in Portland. The warehouse was built in 1923 and currently consists of one two-story and one
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posted at 08:44 AM
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Jun 30,2008
08-09 Season Tickets On Sale at PCS
by pearlgirl
Have you seen the lineup for the 08-09 season at Portland Center Stage??? Become a subscriber today! We signed up for the flex-pass option last season and highly recommend it if you can't commit to particular dates. Here's the scoop on the flex-pass:A FlexPass is good for eight admissions to any play, in either theater, in the 2008/2009 season. Just decide your seating preference and the day of the week you wish to attend when purchasing your FlexPass. When you want to redeem your tickets, call the PCS Box Office with the performance date and time and number of tickets in your party and you'll receive the best available seating in your area. Then pick your tickets up at the will call window the day of your performance. Enjoy all the benefits and discounts of a full subscriber, with extra flexibility. Hope to see you at the theater!
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posted at 06:37 AM
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Jun 30,2008
EcoSafe Home Store Opens in Cully
by pearlgirl
The Oregon Center for Environmental Health has opened the EcoSafe Home Store at 4819 NE Fremont "to serve people who want to consider the health and environmental effects of the products they buy, but lack the time to research high-quality, non-toxic options." EcoSafe Home Store offers products for home and family—everything from organic and natural body wash to a non-toxic home cleaning kit.
posted at 05:34 AM
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Jun 30,2008
Piedmont-Arbor Lodge Bike/Pedestrian Crossing
by pearlgirl
Bike Portland gives us a glimpse of the new bike/pedestrian crossing proposed between the Piedmont and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods. Check out the full post and learn how you can get involved .
posted at 05:25 AM
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Jun 30,2008
Update on Multnomah's efforts for emergency response center
by shooter
This story from the Portland Tribune is a quick update on residents' efforts to have the Sears Army Center used as an emergency response center. Some residents are working to identify alternative locations for the proposed low-income housing, while others are preparing to circulate a petition to present to the city council.
As a Westside resident, I'm in favor of the emergency response center. It's a much needed service and it appears that the site could be prepared with modest modification.
Make sure to let the city council know what you think, you can write, email or call city council members. In the ranking system of contact, phone calls count the most.
ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS
Mayor Tom Potter
City of Portland
1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 340
Portland, OR 97204
(p) 503.823.4120
mayorpotter@ci.portland.or.us
Commissioner Sam Adams
City of Portland
1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 220
Portland,
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As a Westside resident, I'm in favor of the emergency response center. It's a much needed service and it appears that the site could be prepared with modest modification.
Make sure to let the city council know what you think, you can write, email or call city council members. In the ranking system of contact, phone calls count the most.
ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS
Mayor Tom Potter
City of Portland
1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 340
Portland, OR 97204
(p) 503.823.4120
mayorpotter@ci.portland.or.us
Commissioner Sam Adams
City of Portland
1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 220
Portland,
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posted at 05:18 AM
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Jun 30,2008
Headline of the Day: Builder of Planned Parenthood project in Portland pulls out
by pearlgirl
Did you read the headline—I mean, really —did Walsh Construction employ the rhythm method of decision making???? Hi-larious . What's not-so-funny are the views expressed by one of the protesters: the teachings of Planned Parenthood (which he chalks up to sex and masturbation) are "the gateway drug to lust." Silly me, I thought that dancing was the gateway drug to lust. No wonder Walsh didn't want to touch this project with a 10-foot pole. Read the story at the Oregonian
posted at 04:47 AM
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Jun 30,2008
Internationally Known Plastic Surgeon Joins the Pearl Women's Center
by pearlgirl
For over 20 years, Dr. Richard Bensimon has been one of the most sought after board certified, plastic and reconstructive surgeons on the East coast, but beginning this July he's trading it all in for our Northwest lifestyle and a new home at Pearl Women's Center. "This is very exciting news for the center," explains Medical Director, Dr. Richard Rosenfield. "Our patients have been asking about bringing plastic surgery to the center for some time, and attracting a surgeon of Dr. Bensimon's caliber is a real testament to our community." Dr. Bensimon attended medical school at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. After graduating with honors, he completed his surgical residency at the prestigious Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. He placed his private practice on hold for a year to serve as the surgical director of a refugee camp hospital on the Thailand-Cambodian border. Upon his return to New York, he completed an in-depth plastic surgery fellowsh
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