The word most commonly used to describe this event by those who attended it was “bittersweet”. See what we found, when we visited the last “homecoming” in the John Marshall High School in the Lents Neighborhood …

From the unveiling of the Portland Immigrant Statue, to the return of the famed ‘Barn Bash’ barbecue dinner, and a parade – see how our Parkrose businesspeople are pulling out all the stops, as they celebrate 100 years of community …

Discover how this annual Leach Botanical Garden event delights – and educates – kids of all ages …

It’s amazing to have seen who delivered the good news about academic achievements made at the school this year! And, it’s true – David Douglas Schools won a GRAMMY Award! Get all the facts, read the in-depth interviews and see all the great photos, right here …

See how the performers in this lively, colorful family production, based on the famous movie, brings this tale to life – with song, dance, and amazing special effects. It’s now playing, this weekend and next …

Find out who took the honors – and see their photos, along with their school’s staff – at an event to which we look forward every year …

Find out about all the cool stuff going on with the Gateway Area Business Association members, right here …

Discover why this – their most ambitious theatrical production ever – looks to be outstanding family entertainment. This live production, based on the famous movie, starts in the second week of May …

Defying the odds: See how this team of students, primarily attending Franklin High School, didn’t fold when their school kicked ’em to the curb at the start of the school year. You’ll find out who gave them a new home in the Lents Neighborhood, and get a look at this fascinating competition …

Looking for some good news? Here’s an uplifting story about a Glenfair Neighborhood young man – whose effort to earn his Eagle Scout wings really paid off for sick little kids …

…And, there’s a good reason they’re floating a building bond measure even now, they say. Find out what the future may hold for students, and residents, in the Parkrose area, in this candid interview with PSD Superintendent Dr. Karen Fischer Gray …

Hanging in the air was sadness that this Lents Neighborhood high school would never again participate in the Festival – but that went unmentioned. Learn the name of the selected young lady, and why she was picked to be her school’s final Portland Rose Festival ambassador …