Your Guide to Kerns
Ben McBeeSep 27, 2026Neighborhood Guides
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Ben McBeeSep 27, 2026
Your Guide to Oregon City
To Portland, Oregon City may be just a small suburb. (If you don’t even really know where it is, take 99 south past the Goodwill Bins and keep going.) But historically, the city was a big deal for early white settlers: it was the main terminal of the Oregon Trail — and the first official city West of the Rockies. And even before them, the area was important too, as a traditional gathering place and fishing ground for Native peoples. Amy Theberge, an Oregon City resident, offered her suggestions on what to do.
City Cast Portland staffFeb 3, 2026
Get To Know South Burlingame
Portland's South Burlingame neighborhood is small, but mighty. From lively cemeteries to neighborhood gems, here's everything you need to know.
Adrian GonzálezJan 21, 2026
Your Guide to an East Portland Neighborhood You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Maybe you’ve never heard of the East Portland neighborhood Russell. But now you have: It’s an affordable, safe, and largely residential neighborhood near the Gresham border. “Nobody knows where it is, and they're like, where do you live?” says Danielle Mangone, a Russell resident who’s part of the City Cast Creator Community. She gave us a peek at why you might want to get to know more about her neighborhood. Location: It’s east of Parkrose (and west of Wilkes), very close to Gresham. Russell lies between Northeast 122nd Avenue and 142nd Avenue, with Interstate 84 at the northern edge and Northeast Halsey Street to the south.
City Cast Portland staffDec 8, 2025
The Neighborhood Hotspots in Family-Friendly West- and Eastmoreland
The charm of the Eastmoreland and Westmoreland neighborhoods is how great they are for the families that live there. Willamette Week’s arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow, who lives in Eastmoreland, shared some of what makes the place special — and offered her picks for where to visit:
City Cast Portland staffNov 10, 2025
Your Guide to Hood River's Fruit Loop
Out near Hood River there’s a cluster of orchards and wineries along a 35-mile stretch of country roads. The area now goes by the attention-grabbing name the Fruit Loop. (There’s no sugar cereal, but there are plenty of sugary bakery items involved.) It’s not far from Portland, but it feels like an escape, with stunning views of apple orchards, vineyards, and the mountains — on clear days. In the fall, you can even catch better weather than in Portland. It all makes the perfect fall getaway. “ The Hood River Fruit Loop is just a really fun way to spend a day,” Bryan M. Vance of Stumptown Savings told the City Cast Portland podcast recently. “And it's also cool because you are supporting these small family-owned agricultural outfits that make where we live so unique.”
City Cast Portland staffOct 20, 2025
The Portland Neighborhood for Living in the Woods
Arnold Creek is a Portland neighborhood that you may never have heard of — maybe because it’s just barely inside city limits in Southwest. It’s a little like the suburbs — or the more rural parts of the region. “ I feel like I live in the woods,” says KBOO news director and resident Althea Billings. “Of course, it's still Portland. You're 15 minutes from stuff.”
City Cast Portland staffSep 10, 2025
Sunnyside Has Nickel Arcade Games and Peacock Lane
Sunnyside is a classic inner eastside neighborhood, with tree-lined streets. It’s walkable and bikeable. There’s Southeast Hawthorne for a stroll, a hang, or a shopping trip.
City Cast Portland staffAug 14, 2025
Finding Old Portland in Foster-Powell's Back Alleys
Foster-Powell has the charms of Old Portland, with a maze of alleys where neighbors hang out. “I like the alleys; I think they're special,” says longtime Foster-Powell resident and podcast producer Phoebe Flanigan.
City Cast Portland staffJul 21, 2025
What to Do in Portland's Kenton Neighborhood
These are some of the best things to do in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
Adrian GonzálezJun 2, 2025
The Most 'Portland' Neighborhood in the City
Southeast Portland’s Richmond neighborhood is arguably the most ‘Portland’ of the city’s neighborhoods. It’s a walkable, bikable place with all the amenities you could want — including good people-watching:
City Cast Portland staffMay 19, 2025
Your Guide to Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood
Powellhurst-Gilbert resident Peter Condra, an events manager at the Columbia Land Trust, and board co-chair of the nonprofit Green Lents, recently offered the inside scoop on his neighborhood:
City Cast Portland staffMay 5, 2025
