Find out how these workshops, held in outer East Portland and beyond, stave off the chill of winter …

Take a look at how small businesses and artisans began the season, at the Rosewood Holiday Market …

See how volunteers are helping neighbors and homeless at what they call their ‘Paying it Forward Store’ …

See how the Malden Court Community Orchard is bringing together neighbors and organizations to create this property where natural abundance is shared …

Discover why Spirit of Portland awardee David Hampsten is leaving town, and learn his thoughts about the area’s ongoing needs …

Find out why these East Portland ‘Holiday Express’ excursions are more popular than ever …

See what happened, when this circa-1913 Lents Town Center building caught fire. And learn how you can help the displaced fire victims this weekend …

Without any grants this year, discover how thankful and openhanded neighbors and businesses made this community dinner the best one yet …

Read their commendations, and see these honorable folks be awarded …

See how the Lents International Farmers Market grew this season, and what’s up next for some of the vendors on December 6 …

It poured like crazy during the last Montavilla Farmers Market day. But, they’ll be back, dried off, for a Thanksgiving Market on November 22. Take a look …

Here’s what the 150 folks who attended saw, as four developers showed their ambitious plans for the languishing urban renewal area …