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Back to EpisodesTwo Local Media Empires Crumble, an Eyesore’s Impending Foreclosure, and PPS's New Boss
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland Public Schools’ new superintendent pick, the city’s foreclosing on abandoned buildings, and the demise of two local media empires. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday roundup are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed on Today’s Episode:
- Portland Public Schools Picks New Superintendent After 6 Month Search [Oregonian]
- City of Portland Moves to Foreclose on Local Eyesore, Old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop [KOIN]
- Bob Pamplin Sells His Newspapers to Mississippi Firm [Willamette Week]
- What’s Next After Oregon Newspapers’ Black Monday? [Oregonian 🔒]
- Reviving Portland’s Port, Hot Takes on Fleet Week, and is Herman the Sturgeon a Sham? [City Cast Portland 🎧]
- BackFence PDX with Brianna Wheeler June 15 at Powell’s Books on Burnside
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