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Details: Written by Donovan M. Smith Special to The Skanner News; Published: 13 November 2014

Filmmakers are digging into city archives for historic images

Details: Written by Donovan M. Smith Special to The Skanner News; Published: 13 November 2014

Sugar Shack in Cully neighborhood up for sale

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 November 2014

ARTsplosion, 'Positive Youth' Film Screening, Black Holiday Bazaar, Startup Entrepreneurs Collaboration...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 November 2014

Ray Warren Symposium, Groovin' High Steppers fundraiser, Community Breakfast focusing on the Justice System, ‘The Wake of Vanport’...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 November 2014

Most parks in Oregon and Washington will waive fees over the weekend

Details: Written by Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News; Published: 07 November 2014

Mayor: Our community is better off for having him here... working hard and paying his taxes, and speaking out on issues that impact our community

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 November 2014

Essay Contest, Langston Hughes Film Festival, Holiday Bazaar, Parks Free Day, Social Justice Breakfast...

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 November 2014

Diversity event, Portland Police seek input, Wake of Vanport, Arts and Crafts...

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 November 2014

New board members and more money in the bank means Albina can help more women and people of color with small businesses

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 October 2014

8th Grade Essay Contest, Langston Hughes Institute, Free parks day, CAN social justice breakfast, comics workshop

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