Why Russell Is Portland's Best Neighborhood To Buy a Home

City Cast Portland · Dec 8, 2025 · 23m

East Portland's Russell neighborhood is quiet, safe, and totally under-the-radar. Today, we’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live with Russell neighborhood resident Danielle Mangone, a member of the Portland Creator Community who's on Instagram as pnwplanned.

Discussed in Today's Episode:

Jet Black Coffee

Food Fight! Grocery

John Luby Park

Glendoveer Golf Course and Nature Trail

Chepe's Pupuseria

99 Ranch

The Alley

Level Brewery

McGillacuddy’s

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