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Peterson’s

Googley-Eyed

My buddy Geno works at Peterson’s, and caught this deer-in-the-headlights photo of the Google Street View car.
So, have you Google-Viewed your house yet? Ours was snapped on a day when we were legally parked, the sun was shining, NO sightings of Brother-in-law with a wife beater and beer in the front yard. (Not his style [...]

NOT the cover of Rolling Stone…

by Cosmic Charlie

Anyone here old enough to remember the Dr Hook song, The Cover of the Rolling Stone? Before the high-tech age, getting your picture on the cover made you a counter-culture hero. (Or hated villain.) Nowadays fame, or infamy, is everywhere. Just look what’s hanging out at the local newsstands! Probably not the magazine you’d want [...]

03.25.2009 See the rest → 1 comment

Downtown Needs a Booster Shot

by Cosmic Charlie

Downtown on a Friday night isn’t what it used to be.
I took a stroll through downtown last night, shocked at how quiet it was. I’m down there at all hours, used to hustle and bustle. During the weekday it’s office people; at night it’s the same people unwinding amongst the students and other colorful types [...]

02.28.2009 See the rest → 7 comments

Round-Up at the Wild West End

by Cosmic Charlie

I’ve been spending a fair amount of time in Portland’s West End, so I thought I’d do a brief update on some of the things I’ve been writing about. As I started writing, I noticed a barnyard theme forming, so I’m going to roll with it.
I still haven’t seen the naked biker chick. Although, two [...]

09.24.2008 See the rest → 1 comment

Peterson’s Can Stop Packing…

by Cosmic Charlie

At least for now.
The city council (minus Tom Potter and Randy Leonard) just voted to allow Peterson’s on Morrison to remain open on a month-to-month lease. Following this as it develops has been a lesson in civics. I watched the fun unfold on Comcast Channel 30, Portland’s own cable access channel. So did a friend [...]

08.13.2008 See the rest → 1 comment

OurPDX shared bookmarks for August 9th

by Betsy Richter

Here’s what we’ve found as we’ve traveled the local PDX web (complete with our comments) for August 9th

Peterson’s saved (Jack Bog’s Blog) – Thanks to Bojack, The Merc & others for keeping the spotlight on this story until justice was done!
The Bite of Oregon: Day 1 Photo Gallery – The Lunch Lady over [...]

08.09.2008 See the rest →

Doug Peterson Battles On

by Cosmic Charlie

Doug Peterson appeared in front of the Gang of Five (aka city council) this morning, once again appealing the eviction of his Morrison store.
Things have changed at the Morrison store. Recent visits to the site have been uneventful. He has hired overnight armed security. The platform is always bustling, though it is slower than usual [...]

08.06.2008 See the rest →

OurPDX shared bookmarks for July 29th

by Betsy Richter

Here’s what we’ve found as we’ve traveled the local PDX web (complete with our comments) for July 29th

Beervana: Vote Best in Show at OBF – I didn't go this year – but *you* did and will vote for me, won't you?
Reason Magazine – What’s the Matter With Chicago? – Portland falls close [...]

07.29.2008 See the rest →

Peterson’s evicted by unanimous vote

by Betsy Richter

Doug Peterson needs to vacate his flagship Morrison Street store by August 15, 2008 after all. KGW’s got the videotape here, but I can’t find any other written coverage elsewhere. From what I’ve heard, though:

While Mayor Potter was quick to speak up on camera afterwards, the rest of the commissioners were mostly silent [...]

07.16.2008 See the rest → 7 comments

Like Pushing a Rock Uphill

by Cosmic Charlie

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Originally uploaded by Our PDX photos

My first post here was about Peterson’s Newsstand/Convenience Store. The Morrison store is facing eviction, but the store isn’t going down without a fight.
Doug Peterson, along with friends of the store and large group of employees, will be appearing before city council Wednesday July 9th, at 9:30 AM to address [...]

07.08.2008 See the rest →

OurPDX shared bookmarks for June 26th

by Betsy Richter

Here’s what we’ve found as we’ve traveled the local PDX web (complete with our comments) for June 26th from 18:10 to 22:02:

Back and forth on Peterson’s (Jack Bog’s Blog) – I really wouldn't want Jeremy Van Keuren's job right now. On the other hand, he certainly isn't living up to his title, is he? [...]

06.27.2008 See the rest →