‘Acropolis Steakhouse’ remains open, but is for sale: $1,950,000
Rumors surfaced recently that the Acropolis Steakhouse, a longtime Inner Southeast Portland eatery and “gentleman’s club” on S.E. McLoughlin Boulevard at Umatilla Street, had shut down for good, and that the building was up for sale. As it turns out, claims that the Acropolis is closed are...
Portland considers overhauling its city council meetings
Change is coming to Portland City Council’s crowded and clunky meetings. This week, councilors will review a plan to overhaul the number and makeup of council committee meetings. Committees are still relatively new in City Hall — they were introduced as part of the government transition that went into effect in...
Here’s why Bruce Springsteen is coming back to Portland this spring
Cancel all your weekend plans: Bruce Springsteen is coming back to Portland this spring, and tickets go on sale Saturday at noon. Springsteen is bringing his band, the E Street Band, to the city as part of his “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour.”. The first stop is...
2 Portland airport shops are closing this month; here’s what’s replacing them
Portland International Airport is getting two new shopping destinations. In August 2024, PDX launched its Pop-Up Program — introducing a pair of local businesses to the airport’s newly remodeled main terminal. The first two residents were Orox Leather Co. and Missionary Chocolates, which together offered travelers a...
Watch: Truck soars through air, crashes into Oregon home
It cleared a brick wall before landing inside the house.
This Oregon Restaurant Serves Soup You’ll Crave All Winter Long
I must confess something: Not so long ago, I seriously contemplated tattooing “SOUP LIFE” across my knuckles. Though I’d eventually outgrow the impulse, I never outgrew my love of soup. From delicate phở ga to stick-to-your-ribs chowder, soups are delicious gateways to culture, often embodying the sensibilities and...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Oregon Has Massive Cheeseburgers Known Throughout The State
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and Helvetia Tavern in Hillsboro, Oregon is the living, breathing, burger-flipping proof of this timeless truth. Nestled in the rolling countryside just outside Portland’s urban sprawl, this rustic red tavern has been...
Oregon Woman Insane Parking Fail Turns Into Full-On Victim Performance: ‘Classic Emotional Manipulation’
An uncomfortable street confrontation is making the rounds online, and it starts with one Oregon woman clearly expecting sympathy. The camera is already rolling, voices are tense, and the person filming sounds convinced she’s documenting harassment. You can practically feel the “gotcha” moment she thinks she’s...
Winter Weather Advisory: Portland could get snow Monday night
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in place with snow levels expected to drop low enough to give the Valley — and even Portland — a dusting of snow overnight Monday. The lowest elevations are expected to start getting snow around 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday....
Readers Respond to Home Forward’s Tenant Screening Policies
How well do you know your neighbors? Portlanders have a reputation for being a little standoffish, yet most of us would probably notice if the guy down the hall opened up a fentanyl market. A better question: How well does your landlord know your neighbors? The Portland housing authority, Home Forward, forbids or...
