What to Do on Mississippi Ave in Portland
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What to Do on Mississippi Ave in Portland

BySusan Stephens

Mississippi Avenue is one of Portland’s most vibrant districts. I hopped off of the Number 4 bus to meet my friend at one of our favorite restaurants there, Miss Delta. My mouth began watering as I envisioned pulled pork, shrimp with cheesy grits, and homemade corn bread in my near future. Miss Delta is southern…

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Discover Portland’s Hawthorne Neighborhood

BySusan Stephens

  Continuing my series on Portland’s neighborhoods, this week’s focus is on the Hawthorne neighborhood. Despite some mild gentrification over the past several years, Hawthorne has managed quite successfully to retain its friendly hippy vibe, particularly between SE 20th and 39th Streets. Hawthorne Boulevard is home to

23rd St & The Alphabet District, Portland: An Outdoor Shopping Gem
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23rd St & The Alphabet District, Portland: An Outdoor Shopping Gem

BySusan Stephens

Sitting on a park bench, the cool spring breeze gently combs my hair as I bite into my carne asada burrito from a local taqueria down the street. It’s my favorite place to people-watch in this neighborhood: within the span of a half-hour I see