I could honestly talk about Portland neighborhoods all day, but if you made me narrow it down to seven, these are the ones I keep coming back to. Here's what I wish more people understood: the neighborhood name only gets you halfway there. I want to know what the homes …

If you've been googling Portland lately, you've probably run into some alarming headlines. Portland is dangerous. Portland is dying. Portland is all rain and no sun. I've lived here for more than 12 years, and most of what you'll read is outdated, exaggerated, or just wrong. Here are five of …