Long Hot Waits for the MAX, a Lloyd Center Music Venue, and a Massive Grocery Merger

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why you have to wait even longer for a MAX ride when it’s hot out, the newest plan for the Lloyd Center, and the merger that might bring big changes to your local grocery store. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday’s news roundup are BikePortland publisher and editor Jonathan Maus and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland City Council District Map Tool Portland Music Org Founder Details Proposed Lloyd Center Venue [Portland Business Journal 🔒] Suddenly, Two Promoters Are Racing to Build a Portland Rock Venue [Willamette Week] These Are the 186 Oregon and Washington Grocery Stores to Be Sold Off in a Kroger-Albertsons Merger [Oregonian 🔒] Tension at TriMet When Temps Top 100 [BikePortland] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this July 12 episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge D'Amore Law Group Babbel Portland Spirit