My Portland

This wonderfully sunny afternoon held a little neighborhood excitement, in the form of a long green truck that was simply too big to fit through any of these old urban avenues. It was around 3:30, so there was still a fair amount of …

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This journey took me on routes I’d not ridden before, through cool old neighborhoods and past one of the city’s most spectacular parks (Laurelhurst, for those keeping score). I saw some great examples of mid-century modern house architecture that I’d forgotten Portland has–long, low, windowy places made of skinny bricks and perched on hillsides (I like that style)–and experienced the pinnacle of Portland bike-riding, through the funky and nearly carless streets of …

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Despite years of trying to become pregnant in Nevada, it took only three weeks and the moist, clean air of Portland to make it happen. My pregnancy with Daniel was difficult on many levels; the emotional withdrawals of leaving friends and a career behind …. Thanks to a great deal of research on my behalf, that emotional relocation last year resulted in us landing in the perfect neighborhood for my family. My kids attend top-scoring schools; their friends are unmatched, …

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Our friend, Portland economist Joe Cortright added: “What you tend to see in economic development is that it is very much faddish. Every one wants to be a Silicon Valley. Then e-commerce. Now everyone wants to be biotech. … has joined the effort to change the lending practices, particularly of government backed mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, that discourage investment in Main Streets, in downtowns and in other revitalizing mixed-use neighborhoods. …

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Started in Eastern Washington, grew up in the Phoenix area, “found myself” in Portland, OR. Which gave me the courage to move to New York City. Went back to school down south in Atlanta. Longed for the left coast so ended up in San Diego. … Other then that ~ I have brown crazy curly hair that I like to straighten sometimes. Wear dark plastic frames and love having the talent to create. I love to walk around my neighborhood/city and find things to inspire me. …

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Bryan has some friends that live on the East side, up in St John’s neighborhood, so I’ve heard about the great parks and cute shops in that area. (Stiles, if you’re reading this, we’re sorry we didn’t call.) It was a little removed from …

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Send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to Peggy Norman, Associate Director, Neighborhood House via email at: pnorman@nhweb.org or mail to 7780 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219. Position is open until filled. …

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First in Portland, Floating World Comics will have an entire exhibition of original art plus Steven signing books. Then, the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery in Seattle has Steven selling prints and signing like a madman. … He has written and drawn comics for Marvel Entertainment, Nickelodeon Magazine and, most TRIUMPHANTLY, Fantagraphics Books. He currently lives in Los Angeles’s “Little Armenia” neighborhood with his wife, Charissa, and their son, Charles. …

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Over time you will be able to get a snapshot view of Portland, what we looked at & why, and most importantly how the market is evolving. Behind each photo there is a link to the listing, with more interior shots and information. We hope it’s a blog you check often - and please … More Information! You can sign up HERE for Suze’s Search - receive a daily email of homes selected by price &neighborhood, or simply email me through my WEB SITE for more immediate attention. …

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“We recently had a major brush fire in my neighborhood… We were able to prepare by listening in as to where the fire was progressing.” – Vervanwhoop (App Store reviewer) “Just gets better & better” – DR SoFla (App Store reviewer) … Portland Police ✓ Raleigh Fire, EMS ✓ Reno Police, Fire ✓ San Diego Police, Fire, EMS ✓ San Jose Police, Fire ✓ Santa Cruz Fire ✓ Seattle Police, Fire, EMS ✓ Sedona Fire ✓ South Carolina Highway Patrol ✓ St. Louis Police, Fire, EMS …

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