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With a freezing winter ahead, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the Joint Office of Homeless Services has created 365 COVID...

12/21/2020

Portland exceeds goal for COVID-19-safe shelter beds this winter

With a freezing winter ahead, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the Joint Office of Homeless Services has created 365 COVID-19-safe shelter beds for the homeless. Each sleeping pod is a 64-square feet shelter, insulated and heated. At a time when government help is needed more than ever, this provides a solution for the Portland homeless community for the upcoming winter months.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler had a goal of making 300 COVID-19-safe shelter beds available this winter. On Friday, the city announced that they have exceeded that number. With the opening of the Greyhound Shelter earlier this week, the city now has 365 beds available. The sleeping pods are 64-square-f...

Portland shop owners are encouraging buyers to “avoid the jungle” and support local over this extremely difficult holida...

12/19/2020

‘Be Here for Portland’ Campaign Asks Shoppers to Stay Local

Portland shop owners are encouraging buyers to “avoid the jungle” and support local over this extremely difficult holiday season. The ‘Be Here for Portland’ Campaign promotes keeping money within the Portland community, and their endearing video showcases businesses and their hardworking staff, who reiterate the importance of supporting one another during this time of economic hardship.

Artists, athletes, musicians, business boosters, and celebs encourage Portlanders to take their love to town—or rather, spend their dollars in town.

We've had a terribly chaotic year in the restaurant industry, but smart business owners are looking to boost sales over ...

12/18/2020

Where to Get Takeout for Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, and Other Winter 2020 Festivities in Portland - EverOut Portland

We've had a terribly chaotic year in the restaurant industry, but smart business owners are looking to boost sales over the holidays while making it easier than ever to order takeout options to celebrate in delicious decadence. Read this season’s list of local eateries food and drink guide in the Portland area.

Where to Get Takeout for Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, and Other Winter 2020 Festivities in Portland -

Several of Portland’s beloved food carts were recently burglarized on Sunday, December 13th. This is highly upsetting t...

12/18/2020

Over a Dozen Portland Food Carts Were Burglarized Last Weekend

Several of Portland’s beloved food carts were recently burglarized on Sunday, December 13th. This is highly upsetting to owners in a year where Covid-19 has already wreaked so much havoc on the restaurant economy of Portland. Now, barely making ends meet, owners must think about investing in damage repairs to keep their businesses running.

At least three food cart pods were hit by burglars in the early hours of Sunday morning

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