Learn which organizations came up with best ideas, as selected by the granting committee …

See some of the local artists who had their work on display – and for sale – at this great hometown coffeehouse event …

See what happened at the East Portland Community Center – when folks filled their gym to witness an official Portland City Council meeting there …

Not many fire-and-rescue stations are actively shared by crews from two different cities. Find out why newly-rebuilt Station 31 – once shut down, until neighbors demanded it be reopened – is now considered to be a “model of cooperation” …

They did more than just provide garden space for neighbors! You’ll be amazed at how much fresh food they were able to donate to SnowCap Community Charities this season …

While he’s been well-known for fixing broken cars since 1969, discover why the owner of Lents Body Shop also loves delving into the past …

Take a look and you’ll see this was far more than just showing motion picture outdoors. And, get a sneak peek at the plans for unveiling of the Parkrose Immigrant Statue Saturday, October 1…

Here’s why folks were bringing all kinds of metal to a certain strip mall in outer East Portland – and, get an update on their project …

Find out why many City officials came to this summertime event – and, what neighbors hope the official visit portends …

Find out why this project has personal meaning to the construction company’s project manager. And, learn more about the Parkrose Centennial Celebration, coming up on October 1 …

See how this venerated event was ‘kicked up a notch’ in a neighborhood-wide party, celebrating community and diversity. It all started with a grand parade  …

Discover why volunteers work for months to put on this series of musical events in the Hazelwood Neighborhood …

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