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 …

Can residents expect ever to see streetcars rolling up and down this unique SE Portland street? Our update on the ‘Foster Road Streetscape Plan’ reveals all …