Siamese Twins Originally uploaded by pearlgirl. Meet Bert & Ernie! These Siamese twins live with their parents at Park Place Condos. As you can tell, they both have large personalities and can easily melt your heart with their beautiful blue eyes. more...

Bert & Ernie Originally uploaded by pearlgirl.Ok. I couldn't resist adding this photo. It is so cute! I don't think you could have a bad day if you came home to these two every night. :-)Please send a photo and a bio (optional) of your pet if you would like them to be the next Pearl Pet of the Week. lynnette_fusilier@mac.com more...

Did you know that there is a Pearl District Discussion Forum? Follow the link on the left side of this page marked "Discussion Board" and you will find myriad topics. Before you can post, you'll need to set up an account. This is free and will just take a few moments. At the top of the page( not this one, the discussion board page), you'll see a "register" button. Click on that and fill out the more...

I would like to wish a very special lady a very happy 98th birthday. Happy Birthday, Ida!!! Ida is a Pearl District resident who lives with her twin daughters, Joan & Joyce, in the Irving Street Lofts. The three "Golden Girls" as they are lovingly called are seen frequenting restaurants and shops in the neighborhood. Urban living is obviously where you find the fountain of youth! more...

The Pearl and River District communities are coming together at Paragon Restaurant's Gallery Room for a benefit to aid Tsunami victims. The event is free, but please bring your checkbook along. Donations will go to Mercy Corps. Paragon Restaurant Gallery Room Friday, January 28 5-8pm more...

Do your grandparents live close? Are you too far away to help them the way you would like to? There are seniors right in your neighborhood, perhaps just across the street that you can help. Meals-on-Wheels delivers 200 meals every day to seniors living in the Pearl, Northwest, and downtown who are homebound and can't prepare their own meals. They also serve 150 meals every day to seniors who can get to the center at the more...

Local musician Aaron Meyer will stage a benefit concert for the victims of the tsunami on Friday, Jan. 21. The concert is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. in the Oregon Ballroom of the Portland Marriott Hotel on the Waterfront (1401 S.W. Naito Parkway). Admission is by donation; proceeds will be donated to Northwest Medical Teams, which is helping to coordinate tsunami relief efforts and aid. The Portland event is the second benefit more...

Have you visited Lotus Antiques and Art at938 NW Everett? Stop by and say welcome to owner John Lin (who is just the sweetest cutie-patootie!) and browse their selection of handpicked Chinese antiques and art. John travels throughout China and chooses the most wonderful items with interesting histories just for you. :-) Give a warm welcome to American Insurance (in Lovejoy Square right across from The Daily Cafe); HR Block (in Lovejoy more...

For those of you who have been waiting for the opening of Nina's Restaurant (in the endcap of Park Place Condos)...it's now open! It's are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Another recent addition to The Pearl restaurant scene is Peem Kaew Thai Restaurant (located on Park and Everett). Barely open a month, Peem Kaew is getting rave reviews from all who have eaten there. Stop in for take out or enjoy a leisurely more...

Have you wondered how you might contribute to the Tsunami Relief effort? On Friday, January 15th and Saturday, January 16th many Pearl Businesses will donate a portion of their proceeds to Mercy Corps. Kanani Pearl will donate one third of its total revenues on the 15th. Enjoy a relaxing massage and help Tsunami survivors. Nice! Look for businesses with a large red arrow in the window this weekend. These businesses are participating more...