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 …

What does the future hold for dog lovers who love to let their ‘best friends’ run free?  There’s still a chance for to chime in – if you read this, and take action – right now …

Discover the simple steps that cops and volunteers are telling shoppers both to protect their newly-purchased gifts – and their vehicles. It’s good advice, year around …

See how the simple idea of a ‘neighborhood clean-up’ does much more than merely provide an easy way for folks to dump their trash …

If you haven’t yet heard – see who picked up gleaming Lucite awards, and a thunderous applause, at this year’s ceremony – held in downtown Portland.  Take a look; we’ve got loads of great, exclusive photos …

What is this “new” plan – and why should you care? Read this, and you may find yourself marking down a Portland Plan Workshop on your calendar …