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Details: Published: 07 May 2015

Construction job skills for teens, new community center, special election ballots and more

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 May 2015

City officials urge Portlanders to work from home or plan extra time for their commutes

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 April 2015

Farmers Market Voucher Applications, Free Child Car Seat Check-Up, Bicycle Sundays, and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 April 2015

Fundraiser for Black Midwives, Cinco de Mayo, Register Kindergartners Now, and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2015

The City Club of Portland and Self Enhancement, Inc., is sponsoring a forum for parents on important learning milestones and the variety of resources available to meet students’ needs. The event is free and open to the public, Thursday, April 30 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at SEI, 3920 N Kerby Ave., Portland, Oregon.

Youth Poetry Workshops, NAACP Meeting, Career Expo for job seekers with disabilities, Fundraiser for Black Midwives, and more...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2015

People enjoyed the beat of the drums during the 22nd Annual World Rhythm Festival April 17 - 19 at Seattle Center. The event featured performances, and dance and music workshops. Susan Fried photo

Maker Day on Coding, Medical Benefits Increase for Victims od Domestic Violence, Student Assistant Program at the Library, and more...

Details: Published: 16 April 2015

Seattle Black Film Festival, Maker Day on Coding, Repair Café At The Seattle Public Library, and more...

Details: Published: 16 April 2015

Equity Training for Advocates, GED and Construction Skills Program, Career Expo, and more...

Details: Published: 16 April 2015

Krispy Kreations artist Rusty Weise provides an oversized edible work of art at opening reception April 16

Details: Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News; Published: 15 April 2015

The St. Paul's Church in Northeast Portland faces demolition. Photo by Portland Chronicle

Community advocate Cat Goughnour urges Portlanders to act to halt the teardown of the historic St. Paul's Church

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Rep. Blumenauer Talks Retirement from Congress and His Plans to Help Put Portland Back Together
U.S. Representative for Oregon has held his seat for nearly 30 years.
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Historic White House Gathering Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Icons
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