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 ….

Look here, and you’ll see what volunteers are doing to help improve this part of their neighborhood – an effort that will hopefully unite neighbors with police, to quell unrest in this area of outer East Portland …

While some neighborhoods have negatively and vigorously campaigned against the national retailer, see how the store’s executives have adopted many remodeling suggestions. And, find out who the LNA honored, as he retires from its board …

Wondering what’s behind the City’s ‘E-205’ Initiative? Check this out, and see how the Parks Commissioner laid it out, in his own words …

When you view these two dozen photos, you’ll see what you missed if you didn’t get to this great outer East Portland annual event this year …

Here’s an event that shows how volunteers help put smiles of faces of youngsters here in outer East Portland …