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Centennial Mills Town Hall

Standing Room Only Reported by Stanley Penkin The history of the Centennial Mills property is a long and sad one. As one of the most historic and iconic properties in the Pearl District, and the entire city, there was much optimism about this prime riverfront site being developed into a unique and significant project benefitting […]

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NW District Parking Meters

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announced today that it will begin installing parking meters along and adjacent to NW 21st and NW 23rd from Burnside to NW Vaughn, a significant step toward implementing the NW Portland Parking Plan approved by City Council in 2013.  Installation of the approximately 360 meters is set to begin […]

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Environment News Sustainability

Portland Native/Nuisance Plant List updates

The City of Portland, Oregon is proposing an update to the Portland Plant List (PPL). The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), in partnership with the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), will hold a public hearing February 9, 2016, on the proposed changes to the PPL. BPS is coordinating the administrative rulemaking process for the […]

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Environment Livability News

Community Forums: Willamette River Superfund 

January 26th, 7:00 pm, St. Johns Community Center February 23rd, 7:00 pm, Linnton Community Center Stand up for a Healthy River & Healthy Community with the Portland Harbor Community Advisory group  Forums are Free – All are welcome. Babysitting and snacks provided. Cleanup decisions are coming this spring! Hear EPA’s range of options, get your […]

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Join or Lead a Tree Care Team with Portland Fruit Tree Project in 2016!

Learn tree care skills while improving the health & productivity of urban fruit trees. Join a Tree Care Team with Portland Fruit Tree Project and receive valuable training in organic methods of fruit tree care throughout the seasons, while caring for urban fruit trees that provide fruit for the community. This is a unique opportunity […]

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Crime Prevention News

Don’t Let the Streets Sparkle this Holiday Season

By Bill Dolan Car prowlers find cars with what appear to be valuables, break windows and steal whatever they can carry. Items that seem to have little value to you such as your gym bag with the sweaty socks are a perfect example of items most often stolen. What might be inside the gym bag […]