See why we believe the Community Fair at Eastport Plaza was simply first of the many great outdoor events Portlanders love to attend in the summertime. Wow! There’s a lot of great photos in this story you’ll enjoy …

See how and why the Red Cross canvassed outer SE Portland homes – helping folks get ready for storms, floods, earthquakes, and anything else that might come along …

See those fine men and women in green from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office bus tables at the Gateway Red Robin – and find out why they were “working for tips” on this day …

Just who was presented with the 2010 Russ Lemmon Awards, by the American Legion Portland Post #1?  We’ve got the story – and photos – right here …

Learn which groups benefited from this musical event – featuring an evening of music by the East County Community Orchestra and David Douglas High School Concert Choir. You can’t hear the great music here, but we do have nifty photos …

This isn’t a “flash-in-the-pan” effort! Find out why neighbors and business people in southern outer East Portland doggedly wipe out “tagging” wherever it pops up …

Discover why Portland was the only city visited by TV’s ‘Cookie Monster’ – to team up with the good folks from this internationally-known East Portland grief counseling center that helps adults better understand how to help children dealing with death …

Look at what happened – when, contrary to the Joni Mitchell song, they “pulled a paved parking lot and put up paradise” behind Vestal School! Find out who benefits from Portland’s 33rd Community Garden …

Find out all the reasons you should come out and enjoy this great community event – then head out to the Community Fair and Carnival at Eastport Plaza, afterward …

Find out why we traveled to central inner East Portland to visit with some of Portland’s most important workers – but ones who are seldom seen; much less recognized …

How many volunteers does it take to raise the wall of a new home? Take a look, and find out who is pitching to help build these new homes in outer East Portland …

If you drive on this busy street, learn when ODOT plans to shut down entire lanes to drivers – and, where to expect the road closures …

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