Many ideas have been floated about this East Portland former library building owned by Multnomah County – see what volunteers current have in mind for its uses …

In addition, you’ll see the dedication of Portland’s 44th Community Garden – all at Powellhurst-Gilbert’s Ed Benedict Park …

Take a look, and see a sampling of what those who came out watched – at this delightful community event that spans many neighborhoods …

Here’s another example of how neighbors are doing more than simply talking about building a sense of community – and reducing crime – in this far outer East Portland neighborhood …

If you haven’t voted – it may be too late to mail in your ballot to be counted on May 15, but you can still vote. Here’s a guide to what the candidates have said when visiting outer East Portland – and, vital information about where you can take your ballot to drop it off …

If you’re interested in becoming an “urban farmer”, but don’t have the land – see where you can get growing this season, in the Russell neighborhood …

Instead of simply hoping that the Multnomah County’s Wikman Building will be put good community use, see what these volunteers were doing, at their latest open house …

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 …