Portland has a great reputation for its public transportation options, but a resident’s perception of this public transportation can be skewed from both sides. Is TriMet a dysfunctional, money-gobbling headache?…
Community gardens in the City of Roses
With the advent of spring, Portland State offers students a chance to test their green thumb. Located on Southwest 12th Avenue and Montgomery Street, across the street from Stephen Epler…
It’s not our fault, it’s the Cascadia Fault
Let’s get one thing straight: The world hates you. Insofar that the Earth is not a sentient being—an angry, bitter old man yelling at you to fuck off from behind…
Vegetarian 101—Three Awesome Recipes for the urban vegetarian or vegan
Vegetarian Enchiladas with Homemade Red Chili Sauce Ingrediants Red Sauce 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup Mexican chili powder 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water Garlic powder Oregano Salt Enchiladas…
Exploring Locavore Living at the PSU Farmer’s Market
In 1992 the original Portland Farmer’s Market debuted with 13 vendors in the Albers Mill parking lot. Today there are more than 250 vendors at eight different sites, with sales…
Coal? I’d prefer not to
If you visit the Morrow Pacific coal export project website and examine the so-called “Myth vs. Fact” page, it would be easy to accept the message contained in the corporate…
Sober Fun!
SOUTHEAST PORTLAND OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Learning has never been more fun. With activities and exhibits that are both educational and fun, submarine…
Happy hours in the sky
You might not immediately consider Portland a swanky or glamorous city, but downtown has its fair share of elegance. Whether you’re entertaining friends and family from out of town or…
Pearls of the Pearl
When I first moved to Portland—my merchandising job had transferred me from California—my new boss escorted me to the Safeway on N.W. 13th and Lovejoy, which was one of the…
Get down with your bad self
NORTHWEST PORTLAND Northwest Portland, the city’s most densely populated area, is comprised of the Pearl District, the Northwest District and the majority of Old Town Chinatown, in addition to both…
On 23rd? Make sure to stop by…
One of the many allures of Portland is the variety of nightlife options. Whether you’re a trust-fund hipster, blue-collar worker or someone in between, the city is full of opportunities…