An inspiration for DIY skateparks across the country, The Burnside Skatepark, turns 34 this year. Ditch the pumpkin spice latte and try these creative fall sips at local coffee bars. And have a waterproof plan in place for trick or treating tonight. Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week: Here is Oregon: 22 Portland fall coffee drinks that aren’t a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte OPB: Portland’s Burnside Skatepark celebrates anniversary Oregonian: More residents now say Portland area is on the right track, The Oregonian’s poll finds Oregonian: Meet Post Mabone and 100 more skeletons at this Portland Halloween house KOIN: The charming love story of two Portland restaurateurs was featured in the New York Times KGW8: Portland nonprofit uses art as therapy to advocate against gun violence Portland Monthly: The James Beard Public Market Is Finally Opening in Portland—for Real This Time KOIN: Portland’s spooky Halloween weather outlook OPB: At Work With: Building a ‘haunt family’ and expelling energy with a haunted house actor Get Portland News delivered every Thursday! Subscribe to our newsletter here. ————————————-The post Portland in the News: Art Therapy; Spooky Halloween Weather; First DIY Skatepark Turns 34 & More | October 31, 2024 first appeared on PDX Pipeline.The post Portland in the News: Art Therapy; Spooky Halloween Weather; First DIY Skatepark Turns 34 & More | October 31, 2024 appeared first on PDX Pipeline.