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Deadline is July 15 to pay Portland's $35 Arts Tax, supporting arts education and grants
Paying the Arts Tax online takes 3 to 4 minutes at Portland.gov/artstax.
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Portland’s African American Historic Sites Honored by National Park Service
Designation is a significant step in acknowledging and honoring Black communities and history in Portland; increases opportunities for additional resources and funding to preserve and enhance these important cultural structures and institutions.
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Being transformed by art
Portland Sunday Parkways is dedicating the entire month of July to the theme Art is Healing. This week’s blog post highlights the array of ways we observe and create art and how art is essential to our well-being.
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Commissioner Hardesty Explains Her Vote to Extend the PPA Contract by 1 Year
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FAQ: PPA Contract Extension and Collective Bargaining Basics
Frequently asked questions regarding the Portland Police Association contract extension and basics on collective bargaining.
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City Council adopts Climate Emergency Declaration
Co-sponsored by Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Eudaly, Commissioner Hardesty, and Commissioner Fritz, the Resolution strengthens the City’s climate action approach to focus on climate justice and equity for the benefit of all Portlanders.
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Portland Recognized for What Works Cities Honor Roll
The City of Portland is one of four cities that has recently been named to the 2020 What Works Cities Certification Honor Roll. This national recognition demonstrates Portland’s progress in becoming a city that advances the use of data to better serve members of our community.
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Applications Open Tomorrow for $1 Million in One-Time Utility Bill Credits for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Applications open Wednesday, July 8, for the Small Business Program for Utility Relief (SPUR), designed to help small businesses with their City of Portland sewer, stormwater, and water bill during the ongoing public health and economic crisis.
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Pandemic has slowed Regional Arts and Culture Council strategic planning
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2018 report, "Regional Arts and Culture Council: Clear City goals aligned with strong Arts Council strategy will improve arts and culture services."
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Montgomery Park to Hollywood Project: Virtual Urban Design Concept Open Houses and Project Updates
Visit the virtual open houses and take the surveys through end of July. Attend online info sessions on July 15 and 16 to learn more.
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News Blog: Stay Safe While Enjoying the Outdoors
Protect yourself and others by physical distancing and wearing masks
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Springwater Connector Neighborhood Greenway 6/18/20 Construction Update
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)'s construction contractor will begin work at the SE Springwater/87th location the week of July 13. This update provides the planned construction schedule of this project.
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SW Bond Avenue Extension News
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City Council Adopts Climate Emergency Declaration
Co-sponsored by Mayor Wheeler, Commissioner Eudaly, Commissioner Hardesty, and Commissioner Fritz, the Resolution strengthens the City’s climate action approach to focus on climate justice and equity for the benefit of all Portlanders.
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Pride Month should last all year
Keep celebrating Pride Month all year by learning more and supporting our local communities.
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