Pearl District Bike Thief "Red Beard" Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison
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Pearl District Bike Thief "Red Beard" Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison

Daniel Gallagher, known throughout Portland's Pearl District as "Red Beard," was sentenced this week to 5 years and 5 months in prison, plus 3 years of post-prison supervision, for a years-long pattern of bike theft and residential burglary that left dozens of neighbors feeling violated and unsafe in their own buildings. For the Pearl District community, it is a hard-won moment of accountability,  and a demonstration of what organized, persistent civic engagement can accomplish.

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Making Connections: Introducing the Office of Small Business
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Making Connections: Introducing the Office of Small Business

NWCC and Prosper Portland Hit the Streets to Discuss Resources with Pearl District Small Businesses

This month, as part of NWCC’s advocacy work, we partnered with Prosper Portland’s new Office of Small Business for a two-hour tour, linking Pearl District businesses with valuable city resources.

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Discussing Infrastructure Improvements
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Discussing Infrastructure Improvements

NWCC Advocacy: Working Together to Brighten and Improve Our Neighborhood Streets

NWCC walked with PEMO (Portland Environment Management Office), ODOT, PBOT, and PGE on July 22nd. Together, we walked under the 405 from Raleigh Street down to Johnson Street.

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