Here’s everything you need to know.
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Beating Traffic in This City Is Easy—with a Bike!
Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Newcomers’ Guide
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Move In, Start Eating
A List of New Dishes Every New Portlander Must Try
A list of new dishes every new Portlander must try.
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The Newcomer’s Pot Buying Guide
Don’t Be Intimidated: Buying Pot Is Safe, Easy, and Totally Legal
You’re new to town, here’s how to buy our pot.
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So You Want to Be an Activist
How to Get Politically Active if You’re New to Town (and Why It Matters)
How to get politically active if you’re new to town (and why it matters).
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Old Stuff for New Portlanders
Or, Tricking Old Portlanders into Thinking You Aren’t New
How to trick Old Portlanders into thinking you aren’t new.
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Welcome to Portland! (No, We’re Serious!)
The Portland Mercury’s Indispensible Guide for Newcomers
The Portland Mercury’s indispensible guide for newcomers.
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Portland’s Pretty
A Style Guide for the New Portlander
A style guide for the new Portlander
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How to Get Around Portland (Car-Free)
Yes, You Can, and Yes, You Should
Yes, you can, and yes, you should.
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How to Trick Someone into Letting You Live with Them
Appear to Be a Good Housemate with These Six Simple Secrets
How to fake your way into making someone believe you’d make a good housemate.
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Meet Your POC Communities
Your People Are Here, and Here’s Where to Find Them
People of color are here, and here’s where to find them.
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Know Your Portland Beers!
You’re a Portlander Now—Drink Like It
You’re a Portlander now. Drink like it.
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Don’t Be a Dope About Legal Weed
The Newcomers’ Guide to Oregon Pot Laws
The newcomers’ guide to Oregon pot laws.