Monthly Archives: July 2008

N’ the Cut barbershop opened about a week ago at 3609 NE MLK. The property is owned by Danny and Virginia Hankins, and managed by Broadus Realty, operated by James Broadus. Broadus Realty has opened up an office in the … Continue reading →

‘belly’ opened this month in the Fremont Building (Fremont & MLK), in the space formerly occupied by Terroir.  The Oregonian quotes one of the co-owners (without specifying which one),  Cameron and Linda Addy, thus: “We wanted to give it a … Continue reading →

This picture from a couple of months ago doesn’t show you the fun, bright yellow building that F.A.R. used until recently; it does show you the ‘for sale’ sign which only briefly appeared on the shop’s fencing.  I’m posting this … Continue reading →

A vendor working from a table at the corner of MLK and Killingsworth is selling Obama tshirts and hats.

A cricket wireless sign… but no cricket wireless store. There’s a cricket store at Weidler and MLK – according to a disinterested salesperson there, a cricket store did briefly exist in the parking lot behind this sign. What *is* in … Continue reading →

the former adidas outlet building. The former Chester Dorsey Jet Auto Wash (at 7111 MLK).

This sketch of Jim Carrey’s “The Mask” on a sign in front of Quality Auto Repair has caught my eye for awhile. I went into the lot and asked a gentleman sitting on a chair in front of a pile … Continue reading →

The Oregonian (July23rd 2008) reports thus: After an outpouring of community opposition to plans to shutter the Garlington Center and divide clients among other providers, Multnomah County leaders agreed to allow Cascadia to keep operating the clinic, which serves mostly … Continue reading →

This weekend, apparel shop Union Rose celebrates one year at 2023 NE MLK: Celebratory events described thus: THIS WEEKEND Our 1st Birthday Bash, July 25 & 26 10% off items in store and online in our Etsy Shop. Friday night … Continue reading →