News It's May Day, and the people of Occupy Portland are holding both marching and occupying a foreclosed home. Join us as we follow them:
At the foreclosed home

12:04 pm: Protesters have tied red and black cloth to what remains of the old "for sale" sign. Protesters are holding the ends of the cloth, walking in circles and singing: "Wave ...   More

Food & Drink More bad news about Kettleman Bagels being purchased and chewed up by national chain Noah’s Bagels. First, Portlanders lost out on great (that is, authentic) bagels. Turns out the employees of the newly branded Einstein Bros. Bagels lost out, too: They’re no longer allowed to accept tips—even a little change in the jar.

The Einstein Noah Restaurant Group tells WW: “[W]e want our em...   More

News WW gathered together a little reading material in honor of MLK Day.An argument against dreamers, from Wilmer Leon at The Root:
What has troubled me over the years is how his revolutionary message has been hijacked, compromised and relegated to being that of just a dreamer.

People are comfortable with dreamers. Why? Dreamer...   More

News Another prominent reporter is leaving The Oregonian.

Peter Ames Carlin, who joined the newspaper as TV columnist in 2000, has announced his resignation. He’s been on leave since January working on a biography of Bruce Springsteen and says he’s quitting to give the book his full attention. Carlin is also the author of well-received bios of Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney.

Carlin...   More

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Winners & Losers WINNERS Rose Festival traditionalists scored a royal victory when organizers declared the century-old extravaganza safe for Disney-style stereotypes after all. Beginning this year, teenage "ambassado ...   More