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This weekend, Mayor Wilson invites people to pack an overnight bag and become tourists in their own city for urban adventures and exciting downtown experiences, all anchored by exclusive hotel offers, special dining options, and entertainment that make planning your Staycation a no-brainer.
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Oregon's sanctuary cities unite to celebrate immigrants and refugees. City of Portland's Immigrant and Refugee program to host a public safety fair, an educational session on rights, a voter registration drive and a women's empowerment summit. City also launches a poster campaign.
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LOCATION UPDATE: Due to an unexpected temporary closure at the Matt Dishman Community Center, the Sept. 9 Meet the Director Candidates event has been moved to the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave). The event will still begin at 6 p.m. and online participation remains an option.
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Don't know which City of Portland or Multnomah County office to call? Start with PDX311.
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The Fields Park remains closed for cleaning until further notice. Deconstruction and remediation work continue. There remains an active fire investigation. Clean-up activities on streets near the site were undertaken last weekend.
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Deputy City Administrator Priya Dhanapal will depart the City of Portland in early September. Transportation Director Millicent Williams will step in as the interim leader.
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Northwest Naito Parkway reopens to most traffic, though some detours remain in place. Demolition and remediation activities continue. The Fields Park remains closed. The public is urged to continue to stay a safe distance away from the site.
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Administered by Prosper Portland, the grant will provide funding to activate vacant commercial storefronts across Portland.
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Summary: The Centennial Mills water tower building is almost completely demolished. City officials expect railroad operators to resume freight traffic and passenger service near the site soon. The site is still hazardous. Avoid the area.
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New technology makes it easier than ever for renters and homeowners to match up. Home sharing offers big benefits: cheaper rent for renters, extra income for homeowners, and more flexibility for everyone. And it boosts Portland’s housing stock quicker and cheaper than new construction.
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A demolition crew successfully brings down the water tower on top of the burned-out Centennial Mills building in Northwest Portland, which was devastated by fire on Aug. 2. Demolishing the rest of the structure could take several weeks.
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Demolition of the Centennial Mills building, which burned Aug. 2, will likely begin next week. This is a complex demolition. The water tower will come down first. The contractor may need several weeks to complete the whole operation. Stay clear of safety perimeter. Stay indoors during detonation.
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A contractor hired by the property owner is on-site today (Thursday, Aug. 13), mobilizing equipment and preparing for the safe demolition of the Centennial Mills water-tower building in Northwest Portland. Please heed warnings and stay out of the collapse zone.
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Mayor declares emergency. City officials brief reporters on risks of Union Pacific resuming operations in the collapse zone. Vibrations from freight trains could destabilize the structure. Investigators are pursuing the cause of the fire. Demolition is slated to begin Friday, August 14.
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Mayor Wilson and Councilor Novick each contributed $10,000 toward Newport, Oregon’s legal challenge to the new facility in coordination with the City of Portland’s Immigrant Affairs Lead Brenda Alvarado.
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City Hall is hosting one of 30 crow sculptures on Portland’s new Wildwood Art Trail—an easy stop for staff and a fun destination for visitors. Meet the crow, snap a photo, and explore the trail with the app and the map!
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The City of Portland today celebrated a national award for GLITTER, an innovative workforce partnership that helps unhoused neighbors get back on their feet – while cleaning up public spaces. The $275,000 award comes from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and American Beverage.
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