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9 Ways to Save on Summer Camp

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How to Choose a Preschool in Portland

Researching preschools for the first time can feel overwhelming for parents. We help cut through the buzzwords, explain the philosophies behind different programs and offer a list of questions you […]

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This is the No. 1 Community for Families in Clark County

The suburb of Camas is named after the Camas lily, a delicate, purple spring bloom whose root bulbs were harvested by local Indigenous people as an important food source. Historically, […]

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This is One of Portland’s Safest Neighborhoods

Hillsdale, a charming Southwest neighborhood, has the quiet feel of a mountain town. Its gorgeous foliage along hillside roads and decidedly retro vibe make it feel remote, but it’s not […]

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Family Amenities Abound in Gladstone

This small, 4-square-mile Clackamas County city knows how to show up big for kids and families. In 2006, city leaders decided to convert a space that was once a Thriftway […]

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This is the No. 1 Community for Families in Clark County

The suburb of Camas is named after the Camas lily, a delicate, purple spring bloom whose root bulbs were harvested by local Indigenous people as an important food source. Historically, […]

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This is One of Portland’s Safest Neighborhoods

This charming Southwest neighborhood has the quiet feel of a mountain town. Its gorgeous foliage along hillside roads and decidedly retro vibe make it feel remote, but it’s not as […]

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Find a True Community in the Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood

Mt. Scott-Arleta (from Duke Street to Foster Road, between Southeast 60th and 82nd Avenues) has a lot of character. An offbeat mix of century-old homes and new construction welcome more […]

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Roseway Neighborhood is Full of Old-Fashioned Charm

While this roughly square-shaped, Northeast neighborhood may be overshadowed by its more well-known districts close by — Cully to the north and west and Rose City Park and Hollywood to […]

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Slow Living Awaits—Make Sauvie Island Home, Just 20 Minutes from Portland

If a rural, slow-paced life sounds ideal, but you can’t bear to be far from the buzz of Portland culture, Sauvie Island offers the perfect compromise. With just over 1,000 […]

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