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Enhanced Service District Audit Response Underway

The City is proud to announce the beginning of the 18-month Enhanced Service District audit response process. The three-stage process includes Information, Listening and Implementation. Learn how to be involved and stay apprised of upcoming announcements.

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Providence Park turns 95

What we now know as Providence Park has lived through many iterations in its nearly 100-year history. From its humble beginnings as an amateur field in 1926 to hosting world championship games and some of the world's most famous singers, here's a brief recap of the historic stadium's existence.

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Supporting arts and culture in COVID times

Local, state and federal governments have been stepping up to help the local arts community survive.

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'I feel free:' Positive emotions come with COVID-19 vaccination

A collection of portraits and quotes from people who have just received a vaccine or are volunteering at the City of Portland COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

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Outdoor Emergency Shelters: Lessons Learned

Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program staff worked with the Emergency Coordination Center to set up three outdoor emergency shelters during the pandemic - and learned many lessons along the way.

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City clinic provides COVID-19 vaccines to underserved Portland communities

City employees volunteer for shifts at the drive-through clinic, which is located in outer northeast Portland. The clinic is designed to remove barriers for Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities and people who don’t speak English.

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Why we shouldn’t use the 's' word

A City's Public Information Officer corrects false assumptions about the Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program. Hear how the City provides trash collection, outreach, assistance, property storage and - as a last resort - campsite removals with advance, legal notice.

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