See why smiles abounded – as the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade again trekked up this storied outer East Portland thoroughfare after a year’s absence …

Find out what’s going on in the Montavilla neighborhood business district, including a Block Party on May 19 …

Find out why this theater, in an unusual location, attracts sell-out crowds for magic shows; see it live on May 19 …

Take a look at what they were swapping this year at Zenger Farm …

If you still haven’t visited the Portland Mercado along Foster Road, take a look at what you’re missing at this unique outer East Portland spot …

See where a large contingent of outer East Portland volunteers helped out – in the Lents neighborhood …

Here Take a look, and you’ll see why riders will be definitely be getting thrills on this sleek new roller coaster, starting Spring Break weekend …

See how this planning may speed up and smooth out rides on public transit throughout outer East Portland …

Find out who was elected to office at the Foster Road Business Association at their annual meeting in outer East Portland …

…and, find out what else Mayor Ted Wheeler spoke about, when he visited the Gateway Area Business Association recently …

If you missed last fall’s ‘Fix-it Fair’ in outer East Portland, be sure to catch their final event of the season, on 82nd Avenue of Roses, on February 24 …

While it appears the Parks Bureau might shutter some beloved Southeast Community Centers, outer East Portland facilities may not be affected …