If you’re running low on juice, steer your electric vehicle – including electric bike – over to OMSI, and get a fill-up from this new, unique charging station. Did we say unique? Yep! It’s powered by the sun …

Discover why a whole room full of volunteers recently fanned out to talk with MAX Light Rail riders on all the platforms from Gateway to Gresham – during both the morning and evening commute times – to survey riders, and promote safety …

We’ve followed this story from the beginning, as an illegal drug drive-thru has become a community center. See what volunteers have created, in this unique place …

Find out why this nonprofit organization that helps grieving kids and adults cope with death chose to salvage their ruined building, instead of bringing in the wrecking ball …

Although it’s a City of Portland park, find out why volunteers still spend Saturday mornings to keep this unique garden in beautiful condition. And, learn about a special fundraiser ‘Movie in the Park’ event they’re holding there in August …

What progress has really been made, toward improving livability here in outer East Portland, since the ‘Action Plan’ was hatched in December, 2007? Read on, to find out …

Find out where you can go to meet your neighbors, learn how prevent crime, and have a great time, at this annual event. Don’t be disappointed by showing up on the wrong evening! Read this, and discover which events are taking place on a date other than Tuesday, August 3rd …

Take a look at the fifteen fun photos in this story, and you’ll see why you should visit the Parkrose, Lents, and Montavilla farmers markets this weekend – and what you’ll miss out on, if you don’t …

If you haven’t been to a free “Movies in the Park” show yet this summer – read this, and see what you’re missing …

Would you risk getting cut up on razor wire, climbing over a 10-foot-high chain link fence to steal a truck? See why this particular truck, used to pick up food for the needy to be given away at the PACS Food Bank, is urgently needed – and how you can help …

Discover why this diverse group comes together for a day to improve the health of those who are struggling in this economy – and to care for their pets as well …

If you haven’t heard about this year’s East Portland Expo, or Fun-O-Rama – take a look at this, and see why you should make plans to attend both fairs this weekend …

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