A Guide For Portland Transplants, From Portland Transplants

City Cast Portland · Oct 21, 2026 · 41m

Earlier this year, data showed fewer than half of Multnomah County residents were born in Oregon — meaning most Portlanders aren't actually from here. Some listeners have noted that building community can be challenging as a newcomer. So today on City Cast Portland, joining host Claudia Meza are two recent-ish transplants and friends of the show, ⁠Danielle Mangone⁠ and Chris Cary. Both have tips for how to quickly find your groove — and all the ways you can make Portland really feel like home.

This episode first aired on January 26, 2026.

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