See how this ‘entryway’ project will help Lents be considered more of a destination, instead simply a path to the I-205 Freeway …

With statistics showing violent crime – and gang activities – on the rise, learn what the Portland Police Bureau is doing in East Precinct to address these public safety issues …

See exclusive photos of this city’s annual springtime family event and find out exactly how many plastic eggs were filled and distributed by volunteer neighbors this year …

Take a look and see why hundreds of folks spend this beautiful Saturday morning digging, dragging and planting – all along Johnson Creek – from Gresham to the Willamette River …

Discover what influence neighbors were allowed, when they sat down with City leaders and department heads for more than two hours, during two of these meetings …

In this, the third installment of our ongoing series, learn about the values that drive the City Commissioners to seek their positions, and about the City bureaus they oversee – in their own words …

Discover why our Midland Library hosted their first-ever “NeighborFair” – and what you missed if you didn’t attend …

Find out what’s been learned so far, in trying to create a more ‘viable, sustainable, and healthy SE 122nd Avenue corridor’ – and how you can have your say, at the next meeting on February 23 …

You’ll be amazed to discover how many different government entities and groups are backing this effort to plant hundreds of trees along this 15-mile path this winter. Find out how you can join their next ‘plant party’ on February 20 …

Why create a new plan for an existing Portland city park?  Find out why Lents residents are excited that this planning process is now underway …

Find out why outer East Portland, from all walks of life, turned out to say goodbye to Commander Michael Crebs. And, find out what’s next for East Precinct’s former top cop …

See why they’re hopeful that this seedling concept will sprout and grow in 2010, as did the Lents Homeownership Initiative. Find out what it’s all about – and how you can participate – right here …