Neighborhood Notes Become a PDX Localist and create your Portland experience.

The right people, places and things can change your world.

Little things make a big difference, and that’s exactly what makes life in Portland so unique: discovering a local grocery store that spins vinyl while you shop, finding a spot where you can learn to roast your own coffee beans, watching adults hurtle down a hill in homemade race cars, or moving into a neighborhood that’s protected by a towering lumberjack.

It’s the local experience that distinguishes Portland from other cities—from the blossoming food and drink scene to locally made goods available at indie boutiques to art galleries, independent movie houses and live entertainment.

And that’s why we built this app: to connect our audience with the independent businesses that are the foundation of Portlands unique character—the people, places and things that sustain and make it the city we all love.

Are you ready to create your Portland experience? This app is packed with freshly crafted and curated info to help you do just that.

• Discover local, independent businesses around your current location

• Search our business directory by neighborhood, business district or citywide to discover where to shop, dine and play

• Find events for foodies, art appreciators, entertainment seekers, selective shoppers, and the curious, score sweet deals at indie businesses, see what’s on special at the bar down the street, flex your civic engagement muscle or discover the perfect volunteer opportunity in our events calendar.

• Get detailed recommendations in our city guides for unique spots to shop and eat, and things to do in neighborhoods all over town.

• Keep up on the latest info about shopping, dining and living in Stumptown via our blog

• Report new indie businesses in your neighborhood to help promote where you live and share what makes it special.

• Share things you love about Portland by sending us photos for our I Love PDX gallery