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The City of Portland is considering changing thousands of addresses to create a new area called South Portland, in our neck of the woods...

http://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/south-portland-city-may-change-thousands-of-addresses/283-524515840

http://www.kxl.com/pbot-eyes-south-portland/

http://www.koin.com/news/local/multnomah-county/portlands-6th-sextant-s-to-replace-some-sw-addresses/1001029081

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2018-03-01/portland-considers-changing-addresses-in-southwest-area

http://www.oregonlive.com/roadreport/index.ssf/2018/02/sixth_sextant_city_considering.html

(Hmm, national news? http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article202880199.html)

South Waterfront news and updates...long overdue!

So much is changing around the neighborhood, it's hard to keep up. Here is a rundown of a few of the things that took place this past year:

• The Ella opened
• Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, was born
• The Oregon Ballet arrived
• Muselet (lovely and delicious) opened and closed
• The Groaning Board eventually closed, and Al Hawr moved in
• The Osprey opened this fall offering "retreat-style living"
• The orange BikeTown bikes are in the wild, and you can't miss 'em
• A slew of new food carts, including Smaaken waffle sandwiches came... and then the Gantry closed
• Cavalia took over the Zidell lot for the summer
• Wesley Matthews moved away
• Robin Lopez moved away
• Countrywide insurance company moved in
• Orange Theory fitness opened
• StyleFront closed
• RidePDX is here
• Huge cranes rolled in and construction began on OHSU's next building
• What's the Scoop? New ice cream shop in the Riva
• Blue Star Donuts in the Riva
• Heart Pizza in the Riva
• A real estate frenzy

• And WHEN will someone, anyone, open a neighborhood pub? Menu: burgers, salads, flatbread pizzas and local brews and wine... Not looking for anything fancy, just a regular pub fare lunch and dinner, family-friendly, watch the game, stop by after work for happy hour kind of place. I've heard this from so many neighbors over the years, but especially now. 

Cavalia Odysseo Photos South Waterfront

Odysseo: The Equestrian Spectacular by Cavalia

South Waterfront Greenway Opening - Photos

The long-awaited South Waterfront Greenway is open! The opening celebration took place under beautiful skies, hosted by Portland Parks & Rec and South Waterfront Community Relations. 

The event opened with Native Drumming and a Blessing of the Land, followed by words of *restoring, planning & completion* from our Mayor Charlie Hales.

The schedule:
Learn about the Greenway at Past/Present/Future Tents:

•  Past – Learn about the original history of the site from members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and historic industrial uses
• Present – From pristine native lands to industrial waste discover how this site became a model for restoration and revitalization
• Future – How we can work to protect what has been reclaimed

Main Stage Live Performances:

• Oregon Ballet Theatre: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
• z'Bumba: 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm 

Mirabella Willamette Hall Greenway Artist Presentation:

• Art Installation Discussion with Buster Simpson: 1:00 pm

The day will also feature a rock climbing wall, activity booths hosted by local businesses, a very special Audubon Society of Portland demonstration, and a visit from our local Umpqua Bank's Ice Cream Cart at noon!

Grimm Season 4 Premiere "Thanks for the Memories"

"With his Grimm powers gone and Captain Renard fighting for his life, Nick is forced to rely on Trubel when a menacing new Wesen comes to Portland." Aired 10/24/14 @ 9/8C.

Ep 401 Opener

Fleeing the wedding, Nick, Juliette, Hank and Trubel race back to the house, to the scene of the crime. Renard is rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Trubel calmly admits to beheading the intruder guy in self defense.

Photo @ http://www.nbc.com/grimm/photos/sneak-peek-thanks-for-the-memories/1942961

Henry Slocum's House

A Secret Service agent turned B-613 agent on 'Scandal', actor Brian Letscher stepped in this week on Grimm to make a Wesen appearance as an octopus-head monster who steals people's memories.

nbc.com/grimm

The house is located in Irvington, near the Irvington Club...  Photo by @SBSOnTheRun:

https://twitter.com/SBSOnTheRun/status/490236351174832128/photo/1

Park view of St. John's Bridge

st john's bridge on nbc.com/grimm

Fuller's Coffee

Also seen previously in Episode 220, Fuller's Coffee Shop is on NW 9th Ave, a few blocks from the police station.

Fuller's on nbc.com/grimm

FBI Office

Looks like the FBI have set up offices in Portland, with a view of the Steel Bridge...

Other locations:

• Nick & Juliette's house (of horrors)
• Police Station (Former US Customs House, Portland, OR)
• New Aunt Marie's Trailer location... "hard to find and not easy to get to"

Who is she? on nbc.com/grimm

Why we must watch again next week:

1. Renard is pronounced dead at the hospital...?!
2. Who is the mysterious blonde woman who showed up at Renard's death scene?
3. Nick has not regained his Grimm powers...

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