Julia is a former news editor for Portland Monthly.

Real Estate

Here's Where Home Prices Are Rising Fastest in the Portland Metro Area

The heat is all in the suburbs. And inventory ticked up in April, though it's still extremely low.

05/12/2022 By Julia Silverman

Retail Therapy

15 New-ish Stores in Portland for Spring Shopping

So many houseplants, so much macrame, so many candles.

05/10/2022 By Julia Silverman

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

New Normal

Portland's Libraries Are Open Again, But in Person Events Are Slower to Return

In particular, non-virtual programming for ages 0-6 is not likely to resume before fall of 2022

05/05/2022 By Julia Silverman

Tourism

For Portland's Tourism Industry, Things Are Looking Up—But There's Still A Long Way To Go

At Travel Portland's 'State of the Industry' presentation, data shows that 2021 was better than 2020, but the downtown core remains a sore spot.

05/03/2022 By Julia Silverman

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

Outdoors

91 Minutes to the Top of Mount Hood and Back Down Again

Wearing only his boxers, a 26-year-old extreme athlete sets a new record

04/28/2022 By Julia Silverman

Elections

We Read the Voters' Pamphlet so You Don't Have to

Just kidding! You should read it too, but here are some highlights

04/26/2022 By Julia Silverman

Education

At Portland Public Schools, a Budget Debate Is Looming Large

The district says it costs more to run its schools than money at hand, and cuts need to be made. Not everyone is on board.

04/22/2022 By Julia Silverman

Coronavirus

COVID Cases Are Rising Again in Oregon. OHA’s Doctors Say You Shouldn’t Panic.

Thanks to vaccinations, natural immunity, and therapeutics, the health care system is in better shape this time around.

04/20/2022 By Julia Silverman

Analysis

Oregon Primary Campaign Ads Take Over Your TV

We’ve got the lowdown on some of the prominent ads in rotation as gubernatorial candidates battle for primary wins.

04/19/2022 By Julia Silverman

Winter Sports

Ski Season Isn't Done With Us Yet, Oregon

And that's good news for the coming wildfire season, too.

04/15/2022 By Julia Silverman

Direct Flight

The Nation’s Capital Is Waking Back Up and You Can Get There Nonstop from PDX

What to do during a long weekend in Washington, DC

04/14/2022 By Julia Silverman

Politics

It's a Non-Affiliated Voter's World Now—and They Can't Vote in It

The number of voters who aren't affiliated with a political party continue to swell in Oregon. But when it comes to the May 17 primary, they are out of luck.

04/13/2022 By Julia Silverman

Hot Tub Time Machines

Hot Tub Rentals, Delivered to Your Backyard, Are a Thing in Portland Now

We deserve this.

04/12/2022 By Julia Silverman

COVID-19

Oregon's Digital Vaccine Card Delayed till End of April

The state is now hoping to launch the optional, voluntary, $2.25 million effort in late April.

04/07/2022 By Julia Silverman

Real Estate 2022

In Portland, Your Real Estate Agent Might Just Have a Past

Local real estate professionals include a longtime TV news anchor, a former Timbers player, one of the Dandy Warhols, and more.

04/06/2022 By Julia Silverman

Flea Market

The Portland Flea Is Back, and Now It’s Weekly

The city’s signature vintage marketplace stakes its claim on Sundays, from now through October.

03/31/2022 By Julia Silverman

Arts News

A New Old Town Studio Collective Looks to Uplift Artists of Color

Salomée Souag and Anna Barlow are creating a sliding-scale residency space on NW Glisan to fill a community gap.

03/30/2022 By Julia Silverman

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