Six specific areas were invited to participate in a new Portland Development Commission pilot program some call ‘Main Street Lite’. See which of them made the cut. See how it unfolded with lots of exclusive photos and much of the speakers’ remarks …

Find out what folks with the Gateway Area Business Association learned, when they lunched at Adventist Medical Center – and learn where they’ll be meeting this month …

See why neighborhood and business leaders wonder if – and how, and when – these new East Portland tax-increment financed “mini Urban Renewal Improvement Districts” might pay off …

These are the fellows who, for years, provided marionette shows at Mall 205. Read how people around the world will now get to enjoy their most beloved tale …

Take a look at this story, and you’ll agree the Parkrose Business Association puts on more than just a simple dinner, to ring in the Holidays …

Here’s where to take your kids to see the real Santa Claus – and take photos of your family with jolly St. Nick for free – and, at the same time, help organizations who help so many folks the year ’round …

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

No turkeys were injured at this event! However, see why even the lowest-scoring bowlers had fun – at this East Portland Chamber of Commerce signature event …

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

See why representatives from neighborhood business districts throughout outer East Portland came together to have lunch, while getting unfettered access to US Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s ear …

Find out why the threat of dark storm clouds and a couple of early fall showers didn’t dampen the spirits of those who went and had a ball at the ‘End of Summer Cruise-in’ …

Also, meet all of our outer East Portland ‘First Responders’ – again honored at this special ceremony held by the Gateway Area Business Association …