Two unlikely partners created the idea for this, nearly five years ago. You’ll be amazed by the number of government officials who gathered to show their support for this unique outer East Portland park project near the Gateway district …

Who is the classically-trained concert pianist who took on this effort? Find out – and learn where you can buy a great music CD – right here …

What is known is that this blaze did dislocate two families, and caused a lot of grief for many more, who lived at this Centennial apartment house. We’ve got the story, and photos, for you …

Hear what Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz had to say when she visited with Gateway business folks. And find out where (and when) GABA will be meeting in January …

Even though we weren’t allowed in outer East Portland schools where she told stories, we did catch up with this wonderful teller of stories at this East Portland library. You really must meet her …

See how a moderate police response avoided mayhem in Montavilla, when a disagreement turned violent …

Here’s why to keep saving up those deposit-return bottles and cans – and why to take them Parkrose Middle School on January 8 …

See who was called forward, and why they were selected for honors – plus a wrap-up of Chamber activities – presented at the Annual Holiday Breakfast. See who you recognize, in this huge batch of photos that accompanies the story …

Find out where this new complex will be constructed – and why officials say this project is important for Portland …

Which masks were chosen to go on display? Take a look at some of the selected works of art – and meet the students who made them …

Now the photos can be shown! See the photos that the show’s producers asked we embargo until the episode has run. If you enjoy picking out Portland landmarks in the TBS show Leverage, you’ll enjoy seeing the photos in this story …

Do you worry that DHS workers may be cold and unfeeling? Read this, and learn why DHS workers volunteer hundreds of hours to make sure that innocent children – torn from their families because of their parents’ behavior – do have a few merry moments during the Christmas season …