It’s easier to pee in Portland than most cities in the United States. But public restrooms still aren’t accessible to everyone—and the ones that are can hardly be considered dignified….
Events Calendar November 30–December 6, 2022
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Nov. 30 Story and Art for LittlesAwake & Coffee Art10 a.m.$5Crafts vary from clay bowls and fairy wands to lanterns and water colored creations Instrumental…
New houseless measures dehumanize in the name of compassion
Not much is more politicized than the rising number of people who are experiencing houselessness—particularly those who are considered unsheltered and living in tents. In the latest tri-county Point in…
Events – November 23-26, 2022
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Nov. 23 Mt. Hood Bottle & Bottega 11 a.m. $42 Learn to paint Mt. Hood with instruction from an artist, while drinking mimosas Sol…
Portland needs a community approach to trash management
For years it has been a common sight in Portland to see trash piling up in the streets. This is a serious health risk to the citizens of our city,…
We need to rethink our urban shopping spaces
Last summer, Portland State Vanguard’s Kat Leon wrote about the exciting transformation happening at the Lloyd Center shopping mall. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the cultural shift to online retail, which…
What’s fair is fare
For years many have been required to pay for transit when living in Portland. Yet some cannot afford to ride TriMet’s MAX light rail, bus or streetcar. Many of us…
Events Calendar November 9-15, 2022
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Nov. 9 Portland Bridge Bottle & Bottega 6 p.m. $47 Learn how to paint a Portland bridge with instruction from an artist Mother Mother…
Events Calendar Nov. 2–8
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Nov. 2 Celebration of the Chrysanthemum Lan Su Chinese Garden 10 a.m. $11+ The history of the chrysanthemum is honored through presentations on Chinese…
Jo Ann Hardesty is the only politician in Portland that I trust
I know, I know—we are all getting sick and tired of the election talk. Election season has been in full swing and seems to grow longer each cycle as more…
The BookFest and Beyond
Last year, Literary Arts welcomed over 3,000 people to its annual Portland BookFest (PFB). With events split between virtual panels and live discussions, the local nonprofit found its footing in…