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Over 1,000 Portland residents just pedaled into the record books with the world's largest electric bike ride. The Rose City more than doubled Seattle's previous record while celebrating a decade of bike sharing.
Centro Cultural is bringing its mission of empowering Washington County's Latinx community to Portland's upcoming volunteer expo. The September event will help connect passionate volunteers with organizations creating real change.
Thousands gathered in Portland to watch 42 homemade vehicles race down an extinct volcano, proving sometimes the best traditions are the ones that choose creativity over competition. This year's racers included dragons, zambonis, and even Oregon's famous exploded whale.
Fresh from the 2026 Winter Olympics, medal-winning figure skaters brought their championship routines to Portland's Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Stars like Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin performed for thousands of fans on Sunday.
Portland's innovative climate fund has raised $1 billion since 2019 by taxing large corporations, delivering free AC units to 20,000 low-income families and training 2,000 people for green jobs. Other cities across America are now following Portland's blueprint for climate action that puts vulnerable communities first.
Portland is rallying over 400 cyclists this July to steal the world's largest e-bike ride record from Seattle. The friendly rivalry celebrates a decade of BIKETOWN and the city's growing love affair with electric bikes.
Over a thousand electric bike riders just pedaled into the record books in Portland, Oregon. The city's e-bike community came together to prove that sustainable transportation can be fun, social, and record-breaking.
Students at Singapore Institute of Technology now learn directly from events industry leaders who teach alongside professors. The program connects 32 professionals with future event planners through hands-on lessons and real-world projects.
A furry convention in Portland has raised over $28,000 in three years for a nonprofit founded by a breast cancer survivor who helps families facing cancer find joy again. The charity was created after a nine-year-old girl watched her mother battle the disease.
Portland is inviting everyone to help break the world record for largest e-bike ride this July, celebrating a decade of its beloved BIKETOWN bike-share program. The city needs more than 405 riders to beat Seattle's 2018 record.
A Nigerian master of ceremonies handled 111 events in 2025, averaging more than two gigs per week in a booming industry. His success story shows how Nigeria's growing events sector is creating opportunities for talented entertainers.
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
More than 1,000 Portlanders just doubled Seattle's world record for largest electric bike ride, celebrating 10 years of their beloved bike share program. The waterfront celebration showed how e-bikes are transforming urban transportation into something joyful.
Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
The UK live events industry just took a major step toward slashing its biggest source of carbon pollution. Travel accounts for the majority of concert and event emissions, and now thousands of production companies have the tools to fix it.
A 16-year-old Portland program is helping small business owners test their dreams in temporary storefronts before committing to permanent locations. Nearly 95% of the program's participants have successfully launched their businesses downtown.
While federal climate funding freezes, Portland's billion-dollar clean energy fund is helping vulnerable residents and inspiring 15 other cities to follow suit. The innovative fund taxes large corporations to power climate solutions designed by the communities most affected.
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson ditched her tour bus for a bike, riding with hundreds of Portland students just hours before her concert. The spontaneous collaboration happened in just three days after PE teacher Coach Balto invited her on social media.
Three Portland high schools opening in 2029 will be the nation's first fully electric campuses, slashing emissions by 85% while giving students safer, modern facilities. Thanks to voter support, the $1.4 billion project proves climate action and better schools can go hand in hand.
A cardiac arrest survivor in Portland is sharing her story to inspire others to learn CPR. Her message comes ahead of Saturday's Heart and Stroke Walk, where advocates will highlight how bystander CPR saves thousands of lives each year.
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