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Can you believe that July (and the nice weather) is finally here?  Yes, it’s true.  School is out, barbeques are getting dusted off and people are looking for fun activities to enjoy with their families. For those of us on a limited budget (or simply looking for a deal), there are several Portland family hot spots that offer ongoing free and discount days throughout the summer.  Here’s just a few that you might want to...

It’s almost here: The 4th of July!  Like many of you, I will be dusting off the barbeque and planning my celebration.  Nothing says Independence Day like fireworks.  The night wouldn’t feel quite right without red and blue sparklers and black worms staining the sidewalk. Just remember that Oregon law bans possession, use or sale of fireworks that fly (like bottle rockets), explode (such as firecrackers) or travel more than six feet...

Pave paradise and put up a parking lot? Not if Oregon’s Metro has anything to say about the matter. Portland, Oregon goes by many nicknames, “The City of Roses”, “Stumptown”, “Bridgetown”, and “Beertown” are just a few examples. But perhaps “City of Convenience” should be added to the list, given the high-profile involvement in transit-oriented development programs on the part of Oregon’s Metro. Metro and its...