Fiona is a former arts and culture editor and editor in chief for Portland Monthly.

Oregon Coast

Find Funky Towns, Fancy Chowder, and More from Manzanita to Pacific City

The laid-back stretch of the coast is more than worth the Portland pilgrimage.

06/07/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

Gun Violence

How Is Oregon Working to Prevent Mass Shootings?

Our state’s gun laws, gun violence, and what you can do about it.

06/03/2022 By Fiona McCann

Real Estate

Portland Real Estate Guide 2022

A look at the numbers on home sales from Arbor Lodge to Argay, Bridlemile to Buckman, Laurelhurst to Lents, Canby to Camas, plus the skinny on the market from local real estate agents and a check-in on some big Portland projects

05/16/2022 Edited by Julia Silverman By Melissa Dalton, Cami Hughes, Fiona McCann, Karly Quadros, Conner Reed, and Margaret Seiler

Long Story Short

This Portland Quilter Has Become a TikTok Sensation

Chris Marchini’s modern quilts and bright persona have made him a hit with online crafters.

05/13/2022 By Fiona McCann

Portlands Best Parks

34 Reasons to Love Portland’s Parks

Where to fly a kite, catch some views, spread out a picnic, ride a mountain bike and more

05/06/2022 With Julia Silverman, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler Illustrations by Anna Rogers

Reproductive Health

What Happens to Abortion Access in Oregon if Roe Versus Wade is Overturned?

We live in a state where Roe Versus Wade is enshrined in law. That doesn't mean there's no cause for concern.

05/03/2022 By Fiona McCann

COVID-19

Oregon’s Long-Awaited Digital Vaccine Card is Finally Here

The Oregon Health Authority launched the initiative to little fanfare April 25

04/29/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

History's got its eyes on you

Lottery Opens for Hamilton Tickets in Portland

Don’t throw away your shot at $10 tickets to the Lin-Manuel Miranda megahit.

03/31/2022 By Fiona McCann

Real Estate

Every Neighborhood in Portland in a Nutshell

From Alameda to Woodstock, St. Johns to Sylvan Highlands

03/30/2022 By Fiona McCann, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, and Julia Silverman

Editor’s Note

From the Editor: A New Season Blooms in the City

Spring is the perennial Portland promise.

03/28/2022 By Fiona McCann

Long Story Short

Meet Portland’s Most Beloved Bookseller

Earl Dizon, of Green Bean Books, has gained a following for solid recommendations, a sunny attitude, and a worldview that’s committed to the written word.

03/24/2022 By Fiona McCann

Music

50 Oregon Albums That Define Our State

From Elliott Smith to Emancipator, Cool Nutz to Quasi, we’re running down the Beaver State’s most essential LPs.

03/23/2022 Edited by Conner Reed By Conner Reed, Gabriel Granillo, Karly Quadros, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Margaret Seiler, and Fiona McCann

Midday Meal

Let’s Do Lunch

In the new world—and especially in Portland—lunch refuses to be typecast.

03/23/2022 Edited by Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Thomas Teal By Karen Brooks, Fiona McCann, Michael Novak, and Conner Reed

Bars & Nightlife

Why a Northeast Alberta Pub is the Irishest Place in Portland

For St Patrick’s day—or any day you need a good chat and a pint of plain—you can’t beat T.C. O'Leary's.

03/17/2022 By Fiona McCann

Self Care

The Best Beauty Spots in Portland for Your Post-Mask Glow-Up

OMG, people will see the bottom half of your face for the first time in two years!

03/11/2022 By Shannon Daehnke, Fiona McCann, and Julia Silverman

Shopping

Great Little Shops

From brand-new spots to long-standing favorites, here’s why Portland is a shopper’s Shangri-la.

03/10/2022 Edited by Fiona McCann

Books

Dolly Parton and James Patterson Team Up with Powell's for a Virtual Event

The two megawatt stars will promote their new jointly written book at this tickets-only online event.

02/17/2022 By Fiona McCann

Valentine's Day

Last-Minute Local Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Love

From heart-shaped mugs to chocolate baskets to nude paintings, Portland makers and stores have all you need.

02/11/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

In Memoriam

5 Reasons Bud Clark Was Portland’s Most Unforgettable Mayor

The pub owner turned two-term mayor, who bucked convention and exposed himself to art, died this week at age 90.

02/02/2022 By Fiona McCann, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, and Julia Silverman

COVID-19

Where to Get a COVID-19 Test in Portland

With demand outpacing supply, we've compiled a list of places to get COVID-19 tests and at-home rapid tests.

01/14/2022 By Fiona McCann