We Asked People on West Burnside Where They Were From, And What They Liked About Portland

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"I'm from Portland. I like Powell's."

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"I'm from Portland. I love the people."

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"I'm from Phoenix. I love the weather here."

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"I'm from Massachusetts. I like the rain."

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"I'm from Portland. I have a love-hate relationship with this city."

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"I'm originally from Louisiana, but I've lived here longer than you've been alive."

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"I'm from Japan. I love the shopping here."

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"I'm from L.A. We're just here to check it out."

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Julie Showers

Julie joined Willamette Week as the art director in 2015. She moved to Portland from NYC in 2008.

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