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 …

Here’s why you should take a few moments to speak with PSU students who will be coming to Centennial Community Association homes asking for your help with a survey …

You’ve read about ‘neighborhood clean-ups’ before. This one has a novel twist …

With activities from SE 50th to SE 92nd Avenue, see why this late summer event has grown more and more popular every year …

Neighbors and business people agree – the graffiti has got to go. See how they’re taking on the daunting challenge of wiping clean their section of outer SE Portland of unsightly public nuisance markings …

PDOT says this ‘demonstration project’ helps bicyclists feel safer as they ride the roads; neighbors agree – but, say the project isn’t what officials originally presented. Here’s the story …

Who says there are no cultural events in outer East Portland?  Read this, and find out how neighbors and businesses in the Hazelwood Neighborhood area worked together to bring a pair of live concerts back again this summer …