Believe it or not, the OLCC has relaxed its rules on alcohol delivery. Oregonians can call their local grocer and schedule same-day delivery of wine and/or beer in unlimited quantities. Not so fast—orders must be placed by 9 a.m. and delivered by 9 p.m. New Seasons is now on speed dial... more...

The fashion forecast for Fall 2008 is modern, sleek, and sexy.That's right. TriMet is pimping your ride with 22 new Siemens "S70/Avanto" light rail vehicles. This model is currently used in Houston, Texas; San Diego, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Paris, France.  An improved interior layout leaves space for eight more seats per train plus additional standing room. While existing MAX trains can carry up to more...

You knew this had to be true...From the Portland Business Journal:Portland is among the top five best cities for architecture and design, according to an independent study conducted by one of the world's leading architectural practices.Looking at 10 criteria including architecture awards, "green" design and public transit systems, New York-based RMJM Hillier, the North American division of the worldwide architecture firm RMJM, more...

From the Portland Tribune:Portlanders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a project that restored part of Johnson Creek in Southeast Portland to a more natural state.The crowd came to see a section of Johnson Creek restored to correct previous man-made realignments that had altered the creek in the past.In the 1930s, the federal Works Progress Administration modified sections along 15 miles of Johnson Creek, including a more...

We here at Neighborhood Notes are looking to switch to bicycles for many of our daily errands and running around the central city. I used to ride both a road and mountain bike a fair amount. However, planning, designing, and launching the new website curtailed my "joy" rides. It doesn't look like that is going to change any time soon. So rather than look at my old rides and feel guilty, I am looking to acquire a city bike so more...

But honey—what will the neighbors think?A simple change in paint colors can ruffle feathers, but can you imagine the kerfuffle over a retrofit green roof and living wall? You want to plant wildflowers—on your roof???  I'm sure this Mt. Tabor project is the buzz of its block! From the Daily Journal of Commerce...At a home in Southeast Portland, crews laid 35 cubic yards of soil on Wednesday for the city’s more...

Yet another reason to visit Portland and relish the fact that we live here—the artisan distillery scene is booming!From the Seattle Times...PORTLAND — You know folks in the southeastern part of this city reckon they are on to something big because the nickname game has commenced. Should the district be "Distillery Row"? "Libation Alley"? You get the picture.The small craft distillery scene has hit more...

At Portland Bunco, there's always room for one more at the table. If you've got bunco fever and want to meet other Portland women who like to roll the dice, this is the group for you!So, what's bunco?Bunco is a dice game played with three dice and two teams per table. Points are accumulated and prizes are awarded. It is an easy game to pick up and with the right group, the evening can be an absolutely hysterical laughfest!How did more...

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites nonprofit organizations and individual artists to submit proposals for artistic projects and cultural events that are planned for calendar year 2009.Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are available in two categories: Artistic Focus and Neighborhood Arts.An orientation for not-for-profit organizations will be held Thursday,July 10, 2008, 11:00am – 1:00pm“Intent to more...

pdxdog.com is the online social network for dog lovers in the Portland Metro Area. It is fast becoming the "go to" site for everything dog-related. The members are talented, knowledgeable, interesting and tons of fun. The dog pictures are amazing, as are the groups, events, blogs, forums and videos.If you are a dog lover, think about becoming a member, it's free. We are proud to be working with Neighborhood Notes by writing more...