If all that you know about PACS is their thrift store, you really should take a look at this story …

Find out why dozens of people came to walk the Parkrose Community Peace Labyrinth – and why you, too, might want to stroll along these paving stones, laid at Parkrose High School …

Here’s why you should take a few moments to speak with PSU students who will be coming to Centennial Community Association homes asking for your help with a survey …

We don’t have to trek into the far forest hinterland to find an encampment dedicated to all things sustainable. You might be surprised where we found this very well attended eco-fest …

See what it was like when this ‘traveling ethnic arts feast’ landed at IRCO, a couple of weeks ago …

Here’s how another East Portland Neighborhood Organization grant program fulfilled its promise – in a most bountiful way …

Find out who the MC – Bill Schonely – introduced, as ROSE Community Development Corporation’s “supporters of the year” from business, government, and the community, right here …

Find out why a non-profit organization and a city bureau team up every year to put on this fun, colorful event – and discover the not-so-hidden treasure of information they’re sharing. Who’s ‘Pirate King Capt’n Davy’ is in real life? Find out right here…

Who do you call, if the bar or tavern down the block isn’t a good neighbor? Folks who attended this meeting found that the answer isn’t clear – but, see what we found out …

In this, the first installment of an ongoing series, learn about the values that drove the City Commissioners to seek their positions, and about the City bureaus they oversee – in their own words …

How do Friends of Zenger Farm celebrate a decade of service, here in outer East Portland? With tours and, of course, great food! See how they celebrated, right here …

Find out why, year after year, the cops keep coming back – on their own time, and usually after a long shift – to help youngsters get a good start on the school year …