As you might've expected, entrepreneurial Portlanders chose not to take a post-holiday breather in January. Because of their gumption, we now have a few new bars to belly up to, as well as new spaces to get traditional Russian rolls stuffed with all things sweet and savory, small hand pies, sushi and ramen, and bacon-wrapped, deep-fried, late-night hot dogs. You can also make plans to dine on British Isles more...
In 2011, the City of Portland spent $12.1 million to clear clogged sewer lines and remove fats, oil and grease from wastewater during treatment. For the last 20 years, according to the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), that check has been picked up by 72 of Portland’s largest industrial businesses, like Costco, Kraft Foods, Portland French Bakery, and Widmer Brothers Brewing. But this year, the city is more...
Portland, OR – A contractor for the Portland Water Bureau has started construction on a new section of supply of pipeline on SW 10th Avenue, near SW Chestnut Street. The Carolina Mains Project will take about 10 months to complete under normal weather conditions. For the first four months, the work will involve making pipe connections to the three existing Burlingame water storage tanks at 6932 SW 10th more...
This month’s Armchair Mayor is Sarah Shaoul, owner of Black Wagon on Mississippi Avenue, which sells items for babies and kids. The boutique has been quite a success, but the selection committee has another reason for choosing Shaoul: her expertise on small businesses and the economic climate in Portland. One of the most volatile debates raging in the blogosphere and on local talk radio is just how friendly more...
It’s true: Our group of Armchair Mayors is rapidly approaching pantheon status. So, how does the Selection Committee do it? By surveying the vast human panorama that is Portland and mixing it up as much as possible. For example, last month we had the enduring tradition of folk music with Richard Colombo, the owner of Artichoke Music, so this time we’re going right into the digital age. Let’s have more...
AFS Intercultural Programs is looking for families to host foreign exchange students arriving in Portland this August from across the globe. These students have been selected by the U.S. State Department Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs to be ambassadors for their countries, to attend a local high school, share their culture, and help change the world. Hailing from countries of the former Soviet Union, more...
As mandated by the federal government, the Portland Water Bureau sent out its 2012 Drinking Water Quality Report today. The report summarizes water quality testing results for the year 2011. The reports are due to customers by July 1st of each year. “This information is extremely important,” said Water Bureau Administrator David Shaff. “I urge everyone to take a minute to read this report and more...
Are you still worn down from all those scintillating political ads on TV? How about those political phone calls and surveys? Well, you can relax. Neighborhood Notes has factored all that in with this month’s Armchair Mayor selection. After two mayoral candidates in a row, we’ve decided to turn to the arts with folk musician and business owner Richard Colombo of Artichoke Music. Has it really been more more...