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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 7h

This is a big deal because public space only works if the public shows up, and having food trucks and other types of vendors at parks will encourage people not only to visit, but to stay there and hang out a while.

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New city program makes vending at parks easier and cheaper

Imagine grabbing snack in Forest Park after a fun ride in the dirt.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 1h

🎃 Spooky season is here, #Portland! Dive into the best events this October, from haunted live podcast recordings to pumpkin patches. Check out our full list and make the most of fall: stumptownsavings.com/p/portland-oregon-october-events-2025

Portland, Oregon, Food & Drink Events in October 2025

Your complete guide to the best things to do in Portland, Oregon, in October 2025. Discover harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, Roux Week, cooking classes, and Halloween fun.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 9h

There's more to fall than pumpkin spice. This new guide for Stumptown Savings Savers Club members dives into the true flavors of a PNW autumn, from crisp apples and sweet winter squash to hearty root vegetables.

What's in Season? Your Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest

From crisp apples and sweet winter squash to wild chanterelles, here’s what to find, cook, and preserve this fall.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 1d

🙌 Someone just joined the Savers Club!

Savers Club members directly support Stumptown Savings, while unlocking cool perks and bonus coverage. Join the Club today! stumptownsavings.com/upgrade

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 1d

With over 25 farms in the metro area, finding the perfect pumpkin patch can be overwhelming. Our guide breaks down the best spots by price, location, and experience, from Sauvie Island's iconic farms to Washington County's hidden gems.

The Ultimate Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 25+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

With over 25 farms in the metro area, finding the perfect pumpkin patch can be overwhelming. Our guide breaks down the best spots by price, location, and experience, from Sauvie Island's iconic farms to Washington County's hidden gems.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 1d

Sweater weather is here ,and so is the Stumptown Savings guide to #Portland-area pumpkin patches! 🎃

We've got the scoop on 25+ farms, from Sauvie Island to Hood River. Find your perfect fall adventure right here.

The 2025 Guide To the Portland Region’s Best Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Your complete guide to the best pumpkin patches near Portland, Oregon for 2025. Find hours, prices, and activities for farms in Multnomah, Clackamas, Clark, Washington, and Hood River counties.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 1d

With over 25 farms in the metro area, finding the perfect pumpkin patch can be overwhelming. Our guide breaks down the best spots by price, location, and experience, from Sauvie Island's iconic farms to Washington County's hidden gems.

The Ultimate Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 25+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

With over 25 farms in the metro area, finding the perfect pumpkin patch can be overwhelming. Our guide breaks down the best spots by price, location, and experience, from Sauvie Island's iconic farms to Washington County's hidden gems.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 1d

🙌 Someone just joined the Savers Club!

Savers Club members directly support Stumptown Savings, while unlocking cool perks and bonus coverage. Join the Club today! stumptownsavings.com/upgrade

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 2d

Exploring "war-torn" #Portland with the girls. They're terrified.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

Sheridan Fruit Company has had some noticeably empty shelves lately, leading some Portlanders to wonder if they were going out of business. Here's what's really going on. www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 3d

🍂 Excited for October in #Portland? Check out the latest events happening this month! From fall festivals to cooking classes, there's something for everyone. Discover more and plan your perfect fall outing with our guide: stumptownsavings.com/p/portland-o...

Portland, Oregon, Food & Drink Events in October 2025

Your complete guide to the best things to do in Portland, Oregon, in October 2025. Discover harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, Roux Week, cooking classes, and Halloween fun.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

Sheridan Fruit Company has had some noticeably empty shelves lately, leading some Portlanders to wonder if they were going out of business. Here's what's really going on. www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

Story coming later this month!

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

Big changes in SNAP benefits and requirements come to #Oregon www.opb.org/article/2025...

Oregon complies with Big Beautiful Bill food assistance changes as governor calls them ‘simply wrong’

Oregonians in rural areas with weaker job markets will no longer be exempt from SNAP’s work requirement.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

It's a great day to hit up a farmer's market and #shoplocal! Find the farmer's market closest to you using this ultimate guide to #Portland-area markets.

Ultimate Guide to Portland Farmers Markets 2025 | Locations and Schedules

Your 2025 guide to Portland's best farmers markets! Find schedules, locations, vendor info and learn how to save with Double Up Food Bucks.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

Fun fact: Pears don't ripen on the tree. They're picked when firm so you can ripen them perfectly on your counter at home. Grab some local Bosc or Comice and watch the magic happen.

What's in Season? Your Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest

From crisp apples and sweet winter squash to wild chanterelles, here’s what to find, cook, and preserve this fall.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 4d

😂 We only tried about a spoonful of each. Then donated the leftovers.

Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 5d

Just spent the afternoon blind taste testing 7 different store brand vanilla ice creams for an upcoming story on Stumptown Savings. The results were fascinating!

You scream, I scream, I ate too much ice cream.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 5d

This week's #Portland grocery deals include:
BOGO chicken at QFC
79¢ avocados & bell peppers at Albertsons/Safeway
BOGO pork tenderloins at Fred Meyer.

Plus, a new meal ideas section to make your week easier, and the launch of the Stumptown Savings events calendar!

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Deals (Oct. 1-7): BOGO Chicken, 79¢ Avocados + What To Do

Your complete guide to Portland, Oregon, grocery deals for Oct. 1-7. Find the best prices on chicken, produce, and pantry staples, plus three meal ideas to cook this week.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 5d

I love a good kitchen hack, and Jake delivered. He juices big bags of lemons and limes all at once and keeps them in squeeze bottles in the fridge. An easy way to add fresh acid to any recipe for weeks! 🍋

What are your go-to kitchen hacks for making cooking easier?

Rose City Receipts: A Vegetarian South Tabor Food Chemist Enjoys Portland’s Summer Bounty

From picking peaches in Hood River, to cooking up an impressive vegan meatloaf and a beautiful gratin, a South Tabor food chemist shares his strategy for delicious, adaptable cooking.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 6d

October in #Portland is stacked! 🍂 I put together a massive guide to the best food festivals, craft fairs, pumpkin patches, and fun events happening all month long.

Portland, Oregon, Food & Drink Events in October 2025

Your complete guide to the best things to do in Portland, Oregon, in October 2025. Discover harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, Roux Week, cooking classes, and Halloween fun.

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 6d

Your weekly guide to Portland grocery savings is here! This week, find deals on BOGO chicken breasts at QFC, 79¢ avocados and bell peppers at Albertsons/Safeway, and BOGO pork tenderloins at Fred Meyer.

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 1-7): BOGO Chicken, 79¢ Avocados & Peppers + 3 Easy Meal Ideas

Your weekly guide to Portland grocery savings is here! This week, find deals on BOGO chicken breasts at QFC, 79¢ avocados and bell peppers at Albertsons/Safeway, and BOGO pork tenderloins at Fred Meyer.

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Zach Urness @oregonoutdoors.bsky.social · 5d

Here's some positive news for your Friday morning. Oregon's coastal coho salmon population has rebounded so well that they could soon be delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act: tinyurl.com/musejass

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 6d

Your weekly guide to Portland grocery savings is here! This week, find deals on BOGO chicken breasts at QFC, 79¢ avocados and bell peppers at Albertsons/Safeway, and BOGO pork tenderloins at Fred Meyer.

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 1-7): BOGO Chicken, 79¢ Avocados & Peppers + 3 Easy Meal Ideas

Your weekly guide to Portland grocery savings is here! This week, find deals on BOGO chicken breasts at QFC, 79¢ avocados and bell peppers at Albertsons/Safeway, and BOGO pork tenderloins at Fred Meyer.

stumptownsavings.com

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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 6d

October in #Portland is stacked! 🍂 I put together a massive guide to the best food festivals, craft fairs, pumpkin patches, and fun events happening all month long.

Portland, Oregon, Food & Drink Events in October 2025

Your complete guide to the best things to do in Portland, Oregon, in October 2025. Discover harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, Roux Week, cooking classes, and Halloween fun.

stumptownsavings.com

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