Open-Air Drug Building Closed In Portland
Last Wednesday, Portland Police Bureau finally cleared out and shuttered the Washington Center building downtown. It had become a dreaded open-air drug dealing market.
Portland Drivers Robbed Using Trickery
Victims described the suspects and car of thieves that used fake emergencies to flag down and victimize them. The suspects stole a car and a purse in four separate incidents.
Commissioner Pushed To Take Away Funds Earmaked For Blacks
A last-minute budget proposal was introduced by Portland, Oregon Commissioner Mingus Mapps at a City Council meetings last week to recollect nearly $6 million in funding and distribute the money elsewhere in the city budget.
Oregon’s Minimum Wage Increases In July
Many of Oregon's hardest workers will get an increase in their paychecks in July. This is due to the state’s minimum wage increases. The current standard minimum wage rate is $13.50.
Guess What City Is Nation’s Top For Weed?
First, in 1971, five 'high' (no pun intended) school students devised a secret code which they used to indicate to each other that they would meet later in the day to smoke weed.
Portland’s Food Front Cooperative Grocery Closing
Food Front Cooperative Grocery's board president said “economic headwinds and COVID-19” were the causes for the financial state of the store.
Black Rodeo On Juneteenth Announced In Portland
The most interesting photojournalism project out is shining a light on Black rodeo culture. The creator's work was also featured in brand campaigns for Tecovas, Wrangler, Stetson, and more.
Portland Recognizing Autism, Black Diagnosis Increasing
The Autism Society of Oregon used Autism Month to host its 21st annual Autism Walk at Oaks Park in Southeast Portland this past Sunday.
Lack Of Education And Awareness Contributing To Steady Increase In Local Syphilis Cases
According to Multnomah County health officials, the County has seen a steady rise in syphilis cases since 2001. In 2010, Multnomah County reported 30 syphilis cases. However, in 2022, there were 817 cases, marking a 218% increase from six years prior.
Nike To Host Second Football Kickoff Classic
This week, the National Football League in partnership with Nike announced the second annual football classic to kick off the 2023 high school football season. It will be hosted at Nike World Headquarters (WHQ) in Beaverton.
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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...
Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.
