North Williams Avenue Planning Back on Track -- Alongside Race, Gentrification Debate
A weeks-long dust up over the process of deciding the future of traffic on North Williams Avenue has brought a widened citizens' advisory committee and a public forum on the issue. The North Williams Traffic Operations and Safety Project Stakeholder Advisory Committee last month became a lightning rod for debate over bicycling safety and gentrification … To read the whole story click here
Jobs, Small Businesses, Crime and Sports Fields: What is a Mayor to Do?
Now that Mayor Sam Adams says won't be running for a second term, candidates are lining up to succeed him. The Skanner News asked Charlie Hales, Eileen Brady and Max Brumm which challenges they would prioritize if elected mayor … For all the information click here
Portland Artist Issa will Perform in Toronto and Montreal with R&B Superstar Akon
Singer, songwriter Issa has opened for Mann at the Roseland, and for Fabolous at the Convention Center. Now, he's about to ink a deal with R&B superstar Akon. Issa will perform with Akon, Aug. 13, at the Palais de Congres in Montreal in front of a crowd of 20,000 people … To check the details click here
Personal Finance: In the Black
From time to time I read great books, articles published by respected economists, research analysts, and financial periodicals. In my opinion the "everyday investor" is really being forgotten. My rationale for this conclusion stems from the fact that finance is an Achilles heel for eighty five percent of the people in our country. Couple that with widespread bad news, irresponsible reporting and media scare tactics, and who would ever invest in this market? … To read the whole interview click here
Portland Educator Gives Away Math Textbooks to Help Families Improve Student Achievement
Carolyn Leonard has spent over $2400 on a book giveaway for families in the Portland area but she sees it as a necessary expense. "Compared to what can happen to our kids, it's worth it," she says. On Saturday, July 30, Leonard, who has worked in Portland Public Schools for 41 years, held the first giveaway of 26 palettes of K-5 math curriculum books …To read all about it click here
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