Discover what neighbors learned, about a study to add more “neighborhood-scale commercial uses” along this outer East Portland thoroughfare. You can comment, if you do so before March 16 …

See which candidates did show up at the Gateway Area Business Association luncheon, to pitch their candidacy for one of the two open Portland City Council seats …

Take a look at how well volunteers from the Portland Memory Garden are doing, as they build a new community garden in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood …

You’ll be amazed to see how much success Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood volunteers have had, restoring land near Johnson Creek. And, find out where you can pitch in to help the creek on March 3 …

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 who has the task of taking over the duties of Rosanne Lee, now that she has departed her post …

Getting to use just-picked ingredients just outside the door is one reason that kids are learning to cook – during this new series of classes …

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 …