See how on just one evening in August, an event that started out promoting crime-prevention turned into a celebration in neighborhoods all over outer East Portland. Are you in one of these 30 fun photos?

Find out which two groups decided to take an afternoon to paint out graffiti and pick up trash. Some might call them unlikely partners …

Discover why so many volunteers work to put on an event in Lents Town Center that’s growing in popularity, and size …

With outright lies being circulated about Metro – and its befuddling approach to managing and improving Glendoveer facilities – the regional government’s leaders are struggling with the recreational park’s future …

See who was honored for taking action to improve their outer East Portland neighborhood, and how their volunteer-based programs helped …

From colorful pageantry to foods of many lands, see why folks flocked to this great outer East Portland event …

You’ll get a good idea of how the ‘Portland Immigrant Statue’ will look after it’s cast in bronze and installed in the Parkrose Triangle from these photos. Find out all about the upcoming Parkrose centenary celebration, too …

“National Nights out against Crime” are a lot of fun! Find out where you can go to meet your neighbors, greet public safety folks, and learn how a little “live social networking” can make your block a little bit safer …

See why Powellhurst-Gilbert and Centennial neighbors feel the year-long involvement in the plan to improve outer SE Powell Boulevard was worth it. And, why any one of four scenarios may trigger a wider roadway than neighbors say they’d like …

See this statue – destined to be bronzed, and installed in Parkrose – taking shape in the hands of master sculptor Jim Gion. It’s part of the Parkrose centenary celebration this summer …

Take a look at all the photos of this great event, hosted by the Gateway Area Business Association, and enjoyed by families all over, and you’ll see why folks had such a good time at the event at 111th Square …

Look who came – ready to work – to this natural area within the Wilkes Community Group neighborhood to preen this hidden park. You’ll learn why they think it’s important ….