The word most commonly used to describe this event by those who attended it was “bittersweet”. See what we found, when we visited the last “homecoming” in the John Marshall High School in the Lents Neighborhood …

Take a look at all the photos of this great event, hosted by the Gateway Area Business Association, and enjoyed by families all over, and you’ll see why folks had such a good time at the event at 111th Square …

See how this urban agriculture organization benefits – and Lents neighbors do, as well – from this interesting extension of their farmlands …

What happens when the weather is too nice for an indoor meeting? See what PBOT folks were doing at this cool evening meeting …

This Parkrose Heights Neighborhood church is now a fixture in the area – after moving from another East Portland location. Find out all about it in this story, accompanied by great photos of course …

Look who came – ready to work – to this natural area within the Wilkes Community Group neighborhood to preen this hidden park. You’ll learn why they think it’s important ….

This could be gang-related, police say. See what we found out about this new shooting episode in East Portland …

One look at this story, and you’ll see lots of great photos of how thousands enjoyed opening day of this 3-day event, now put on by volunteers, and hosted by Portland’s nonprofit family fun park …

To call this case bizarre may be an understatement. See what we learned about the five suspects who were arrested in this case.

From the unveiling of the Portland Immigrant Statue, to the return of the famed ‘Barn Bash’ barbecue dinner, and a parade – see how our Parkrose businesspeople are pulling out all the stops, as they celebrate 100 years of community …

Remember the string of armed robberies we told you about in April? You might be surprised to find who officials say they believe committed many of them. Check it out right here …

This growing market opened in May, and is attracting more shoppers every week.  Read on, and find out which other East Portland markets will open their stalls this weekend …