Author Archives: cpetrone
A Southern Gal with an Ice Cream Dream
Emily Phillips just poured Reisling into a batch of fresh strawberry sorbet. Not much has changed in the last 28 years since she began selling her mom’s homemade ice cream out of her shiny red wagon. There may not have … Continue reading
The Whiteaker District
The Whiteaker District Reporting and Editing by Carly Petrone and Amber Nicholson In the past, the Whiteaker neighborhood has been known as the place where rent is cheap and crime is high. Today, its streets are lined with bustling businesses, … Continue reading
Local Comedians Get Their Shot At Portland’s Funniest Person Contest
Written by Carly Petrone. Edited by Amber Nicholson. PORTLAND, Ore., – Comedians from all over Oregon will now have the chance to compete in Portland’s Funniest Person Contest being held at the Helium Comedy Club in the heart of the … Continue reading
Oregon Country Fair Attracts Sellout Crowds
The Oregon Country Fair brought tens of thousands of people to the middle of Veneta. The Eugene Register-Guard reported that the event drew 14,200 fairgoers on Friday, a sellout crowd of 18,400 on Saturday and 13,339 today, for a three-day … Continue reading
Teen Makes Smart Move to Save Her Life
An attacker is still on the loose near Lincoln City. The Oregonian reported Tuesday that local teen Chelsea Hopkins nearly escaped death over the weekend after being abducted by an armed man inside a shopping mall parking lot. The unidentified … Continue reading
Bend’s Old Fashioned July 4th Festival & Pet Parade
The 4th of July is a time for families to come together and celebrate America’s birthday. For many Bend residents, the holiday means it’s time to spruce up their favorite furry pups. Every 4th of July, thousands of Bend residents … Continue reading
Teenage Firefighters in the Making
Unfortunately, there aren’t too many female firefighters to look up to. However, thanks to the Eugene Fire & EMS Department, young women now have the chance to fulfill their dreams of putting out fires and helping their community. This week … Continue reading
Burgers on the Run in the Whiteaker
Husband and Wife team Steven and Kelly O’Brien grill up burgers all day long for their happy clientele in the Whiteaker district of Eugene. If you’re craving an All-American burger with all the fixings just make your way over to … Continue reading
IFC’s Portlandia Puts City of Roses in the Spotlight
The Oregonian posted an article Tuesday afternoon about how to become part of IFC’s hit series, Portlandia. Not only can you appear as an extra or background actor for the television show but so can your artwork. The second season … Continue reading
Gardens Come Alive in the Whiteaker
The Whiteaker is full of green thumbs. The neighborhood is one of the most eccentric districts in Eugene with its colorfully painted houses, public gardens, and distinctive murals seeping through the walls of local businesses and restaurants. KLCC Public Radio … Continue reading
