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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 March 2023

The Muslim Educational Trust is extending its Rental Assistance Program to families in need living in Multnomah or Washington County.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 March 2023

Photograph by Owen Carey for PassinArt: A Theatre Company

Taylore Mahogany Scott's performance in Seven Guitars brings to life Vera Dotson, a woman whose story arose in August Wilson's creative consciousness and caused him to write a completely different play. Seven Guitars originally had an all-male cast.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 March 2023

(Photo courtesy of PNMC Festival)

Actors and directors of all skill levels are sought for the Pacific NW Multicultural Readers Series and Film Festival

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 March 2023

The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project team will present HB 3323 and 3301 this Thursday, March 23 from 5-6:30 p.m.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 March 2023

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley

Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be awarding the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife $28,513,417 to support important fisheries, monitoring, and education programs throughout Oregon.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 March 2023

Tiffani Penson

Penson is proud of the accomplishments of PCC

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 March 2023

OBP will present the history and context of a photo album, found in a house located in historically Black North Portland, that was donated to OBP by the house’s new owners.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 March 2023

Carmen P. Thompson

The Making of American Whiteness book will be presented by Dr. Carmen P. Thompson, in conversation with Dr. Darrell Millner on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oregon Historical Society.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 March 2023

SB 745 will require juvenile departments to screen for survivors of sex trafficking, connect identified survivors with critical services

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 March 2023

Senator Janeen Sollman

SB 545 will allow restaurants to fill consumer-owned containers with food

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