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CHURCH & STATE

From the Archives: By the Grace of God

With the gentrification of North and Northeast Portland, churches hold the city’s African American community together. But how much longer can the bonds last?

02/17/2012 By Aaron Scott

Long Story [Short]

Queen of Carts

Nong Poonsukwattana, 31

01/26/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Cornershop

Sole Savior

One local cobbler sees the recession’s silver lining.

01/20/2012 By Eden Dawn

LEGENDARY

The Lion's Song

Nearly a decade ago, Afropop legend Thomas Mapfumo fled Zimbabwe for Eugene, fearing retribution for his songs blasting government repression. Now the iconic singer is reemerging with an ambitious album recorded in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

01/20/2012 By Eric Hansen

PEOPLE

The 50 Most Influential Portlanders

Who will define Portland in a new era? We asked around (and around some more) to discover this inspiring collection of movers, shakers, rising stars, and established figures with fresh ideas who are already changing the city.

12/16/2011 With Sarah Mirk, Kasey Cordell, Brian Barker, Rachel Ritchie, Martin Patail, Benjamin Tepler, Randy Gragg, Ramona DeNies, Ashleigh Westmoreland, Meghan Ratliffe, Derek Pettie, Kate Moening, Carl Abbott, and Amanda Waldroupe Edited by Zach Dundas

Back Page

Occupy Santa

11/23/2011

Mudroom

Lasting Legacies

From an iconic statesman to a beloved publican, the year’s lost shaped the city.

11/23/2011 By Zach Dundas and Meghan Ratliffe

Mudroom

Five Questions For: Greta Binford

A 46-year-old Lewis & Clark College spider biologist

11/23/2011 By Eleanor R. Brown

Mudroom

New Money

A Portland teen sets his sights on millions—for charity.

11/23/2011 By Ashleigh Westmoreland

FEATURE

Light A Fire 2011

Our annual celebration of the nonprofit community highlights the individuals and organizations who are making Portland a better place to live, love, and grow.

10/14/2011 By Lucy Burningham

FEATURE

The Hidden War

Bullets, Bombs, IEDS. For today’s armed forces, the risks are many. But for women who serve their country, some of the greatest dangers come from an enemy within: men.

07/20/2011 By Kasey Cordell

Mudroom

Five Questions For… Steve Haley

The 35-year-old Tualatin High School grad and former Army captain now works for the Portland-based aid organization Mercy Corps in Egypt and Libya.

06/29/2011 By Zach Dundas

Mudroom

Army of Ones

Self-help star Chris Guillebeau brings his nation of nonconformist disciples to Portland.

05/20/2011 By Audrey Van Buskirk

Mudroom

Five Questions for Isabella Rossellini

The actor-director-model-businesswoman visits Portland to discuss her career, her new Discovery Channel special, and bedbug love (maybe).

03/09/2011 By Zach Dundas

Mudroom

The Best of Times

As a new year begins, we salute all that’s going well (Seriously!)

12/22/2010 By Zach Dundas

FEATURE

Light A Fire 2010

Our annual celebration of the nonprofit community highlights the individuals and organizations that are making Portland a better place to live, love and grow.

10/08/2010 By Anna Sachse