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Downtown’s performing arts venues will require up to $335M in upgrades by 2055

Oregon Metro is working to transfer management of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts over to the city. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — ...

Art trail expected to debut in Downtown Portland Summer 2026

Downtown Portland Clean & Safe and the Portland Metro Chamber have organized a new public art initiative a city art trail in downtown Portland.

Portland mayor hosts roundtable with focus on downtown recovery

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson hosted the first Central City Roundtable on Friday morning.
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Holiday shoppers return to downtown Portland as foot traffic climbs, city officials say: 'We've definitely turned a corner'

PORTLAND, Oregon — As the holiday shopping season winds down, its full economic impact on Portland remains unclear. However, city officials on Monday pointed to early signs they say suggest a stronger ...

Here's why this guy chose downtown Portland to launch a new indy bookshop

After more than three decades in advertising, Portland native Doug Lowell came out of retirement to launch Kid Hermes the Trickster.
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Downtown Portland CVS Pharmacy to close; KATU rides with PPB anti-shoplifting mission

Abandoned Portland school a target for break-ins, police arrests and TikTok videos An abandoned Portland school has become a magnet for break-ins, police arrests, and TikTok videos as people sneak ...
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Foot traffic in downtown Portland rises in 2025, driven by festivals and weekend events

Portland Public Schools could close up to 10 schools, Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong announced on Tuesday.The district shared the revelation as it faces a $ Beaverton man sentenced to 21 years in ...
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New downtown Portland small businesses are thriving after successful runs as pop-ups

PORTLAND, Ore. — Some new small businesses have popped around downtown Portland. Three businesses have successfully turned their recent "PDX Pop-Ups" into permanent brick-and-mortar locations. “I knew ...