Breaking: Safety net funding prevails in city budget hearing By Joanne Zuhl Staff Writer After months of speculation over budget cuts and service reductions, Portland’s safety net for the homeless and poor has tentatively been restored in this morning’s C ...
30 May 2012 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! Strike a pose, Portland! It’s the season to see and be seen, whether you’re sipping Moroccan tea or an exotic brew, feet in the air or buried in the grass. The weekend is about to begin, so start it off right with a brand new Street Roots. H ...
22 Jul 2010 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! One minute it’s warm and sunny, the next it’s cold, foggy and grey. It’s tough to know what to wear these days. But you always know what to read! And starting tomorrow, you’ll have a fresh copy of Street Roots to keep your mind warm and toas ...
18 Feb 2010 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! The wait is over! The latest edition of Street Roots rolls off the press tomorrow morning for a very personalized delivery in your neighborhood by your local vendor. He’s not the only face you’ll recognize this weekend: The home team’s advan ...
4 Feb 2010 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or not! But it’s still a great time to tip your hat to your local vendor and buy the latest Street Roots, which arrives early this week on Christmas Eve, tomorrow morning. Here’s what’s packing the p ...
23 Dec 2009 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! Winter has definitely arrived, if not officially, than at least in spirit. But in all kinds of weather you can find your local neighborhood vendor with the newest edition of Street Roots, out Friday morning. Check out the latest and greatest ...
10 Dec 2009 - Street Roots
Editorial: Police tactics undermine city’s work For years, St. Francis dining hall has been more than a place to gather for a meal. It is that rare plot of serenity and community for people dealing with poverty and homelessness. That was all shattered a f ...
1 Oct 2009 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! They say rain is headed our way, which means bring a plastic bag when you head out to pick up your new copy of Street Roots. These colors don’t run, but the paper gets sticky when wet. Here’s what’s fit to print this week: Will success spoil ...
3 Sep 2009 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! Thanks to all of you who wrote in about our vendors lately. We’ve known how great they are for years, and it’s good to hear it from their customers, too. So, if you haven’t talked to your vendor lately, you’ve got a great reason to swing by ...
20 Aug 2009 - Street Roots
Judge's ruling advances anti-camping lawsuit A district judge has given the green light to a group of people experiencing homelessness to go forward with their class-action lawsuit against the city of Portland’s camping ordinance. In a decision reach ...
4 Aug 2009 - Street Roots