See what Mayor Sam Adams, and Commissioner Amanda Fritz, had to say, when they visited the annual luncheon of the Midway Business Association. And, find out to whom they gave special honors at this meeting …

See what happens when pastors and parishioners of a dozen churches gather to take their faith to the streets – and while there, to clean things up on the streets of outer East Portland …

Take a look, and you’ll see how a unique program is turning empty houses into first homes, affordable to folks of moderate income …

If you, or your kids, have enjoyed the movies or C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books – see why you should plan to take in this special OMSI featured exhibit this summer …

See where this top-notch facility will be constructed this summer, and find out who’s behind the effort to bring these playing fields to outer East Portland …

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 …

Discover why, every June, armed forces personnel ride out ‘122nd way’ to spend an afternoon with the good folks at American Legion Portland Post #1 …

Who would have thought a pancake breakfast would attract so many folks on a Saturday morning? Find out what happened – and why the neighborhood is one step closer to making this local food source a reality …

Another ‘first’ for the school is another ‘last’ – now that they’ve been shut down. It was a first to be awarded for helping to clean and improve an important outer East Portland waterway. See who presented the award, and why they received it …

Can it really be as simple as ‘A-B-C-D’ to become better neighbors? See why organizers say this training really works …

Yes indeed – see what’s happening at this year’s edition of the Lents International Farmers Market and Montavilla Farmers Market, as both again bring local, sustainable foods to folks during their Sunday markets …

Here’s your opportunity to catch a last glimpse of East Portland’s 2011 Portland Rose Festival Princesses – and meet the 2011 Queen of Rosaria …