🌱 Local Pizzeria Praised + Preschool Tax Program Generates $68M

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy. High: 51 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Trips to Discover, a travel publication, recently named Portland's Ken’s Artisan Pizza one of the top 20 pizza spots in the country. According to the Trips to Discover report, "Portland, OR has its fair share of eclectic eateries, so you bet they have a selection of spot-on pizza places too. Ken’s Artisan Pizza fuses true Italian-style, wood-fired pizza with fresh, seasonal ingredients." (KOIN.com)
2. The Multnomah County preschool tax pulled in 60 percent more revenue than the initial $120 million projected in its first year. Even with a significant portion of high-income residents not paying towards the program, $68 million more was generated. (OregonLive)
3. Students in Oregon must be up-to-date on vaccinations by Feb. 15 – if not, they risk being sent home from school. To combat this, there will be free vaccine catch-up clinics in Portland and Gresham this week. (OregonLive)

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Today in Portland:

• Portland's 23rd Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair At DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Portland (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Portland area! Get all the property details at the link. (Portland Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Portland area at the link! (Oregon Humane Society)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Portland this week at the link! (Travel Portland)

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You're all caught up for today!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.