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🌉 Homelessness is up across the river too
July 21, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, Portland! We’ve got ideas for your next summer date, whether you’re going with a friend or partner — or whether you're staying in town, going for a day trip, or looking for an overnight stay somewhere magical. It’s the perfect time to get outside at places like:
What's CITY Talking About?
The Return of Dame Time
Basketball superstar Damian Lillard is returning to the Trail Blazers after a two-year stint in Milwaukee. Portland fans may have to wait another year to see him playing on the home court; he’s recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. [OPB]
Trump Cuts Hit Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Local groups are scrambling for funding after the Trump administration eliminated the federal grants for outreach to youth experiencing homelessness. “They’re really undermining and destroying demonstrated programs that have helped thousands and thousands of youth get off the street,” said Denis Morrow, executive director of Portland-based Janus Youth Programs. [Oregonian 🔒]
Rise in Homelessness in Clark Co.
Homelessness is also on the rise across the Columbia River. Clark County, Wash., which includes the city of Vancouver, saw an 12% rise in people experiencing homelessness this year. The number rose even faster among senior citizens — by 21% this year. [OPB]
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What To Do
Monday, July 21
- 🎉 Protégé Project Celebration! | Reed College
- 😆 Laugh Basement Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | The Goodfoot (Kerns neighborhood)
Tuesday, July 22
- 📽️ Science Pub: Crafting Stop Motion Magic | Kennedy School (Concordia neighborhood)
- 🎵 Protégé Spotlight: Isabelle Durrenberger & Yutong Sun | Portland State (Downtown)
- 🎸 Brit Floyd | Keller Auditorium
- 🏖️ Audrey McCall Summer Beach Parties | South of the Hawthorne Bridge (Central Eastside)
- ✍️ Writers Social | BOLD Coffee & Books (Goose Hollow neighborhood)
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