Once a year, more than 100 local vendors gather in North Portland for the much-awaited Mississippi Street Fair.

Prosper Portland’s Board approved a $2.68 million forgivable loan to the James Beard Public Market, including $1 million from the city of Portland’s 2025 to 2026 budget.

There's a lot of anticipation about what the new James Beard Public Market will mean for downtown Portland's recovery. Slated to open in 2026, the market will be a hub for local food, culture and ...