Find out who won this prestigious award, and also find out which Bureaus – and why – have become part of this annual event …

Right here, you’ll read why as many as 1,000 people came to a Portland City Park that’s big on potential – although a bit shy on amenities …

In this update, you’ll find out how far the Master Plan Committee’s volunteers have gotten with “re-visioning” this historic park. And, if you act now, before September 8, (EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 15) you’ll see how you can add your comments by taking an on-line survey …

See why turning an empty field into an improved City park was reason enough to celebrate National Night Out just a little late, in this outer East Portland neighborhood …

Take a look at this unique visit at which leaders from a far-away land – almost daily in the news – sat down in Hazelwood, to discover how outer East Portlanders help reduce crime by cooperating with police …

Come on along for photos of our tour through outer East Portland, as we checked into ten “National Night Out against Crime” picnics, parties, and events of all sizes. There’s a record number of photos in this article …

They really did it! If you’ve wondered about the giant acupuncture needle stuck into the roadside at SE 122nd Avenue and SE Reedway Street, here’s the story behind this unusual art installation …

If you’re unaware why SE Ramona Street is important to the Lents Neighborhood, find out why this snippet of a street serves as a gateway to outer East Portland …

UPDATED! Find out why hundreds of folks are flocking to Hazelwood Neighborhood’s Ventura Park, to enjoy these late-summer open-air concerts …

See why, by all measures, this event has matured into an outstanding event, attracting visitors to outer East Portland from all over the metro area, in this lavishly photo-illustrated story …

While it could be some time before it comes to fruition, see why folks in the Hazelwood Neighborhood came to the vacant ‘JJ North’s lot’ to express their hopes and dreams for a real city park to call their own …

Find out what happened, this week, that gives hope to Lents Neighborhood freshmen who were told they’d have to start high school at Franklin or perhaps Madison …