Although it’s a City of Portland park, find out why volunteers still spend Saturday mornings to keep this unique garden in beautiful condition. And, learn about a special fundraiser ‘Movie in the Park’ event they’re holding there in August …

What progress has really been made, toward improving livability here in outer East Portland, since the ‘Action Plan’ was hatched in December, 2007? Read on, to find out …

Take a look at one of our favorite summertime East Portland festivals …

See why the East County Community Orchestra is filling up the auditorium when they perform. No, you can’t hear their music here, but you’ll learn all about their most recent show …

Even if you infrequently drive over this aging bridge, you’ll be paying for the new one. Here’s your chance to vote on it’s design – online – if you get to it before August 8 …

See why firefighters had to use their Holmatro rescue tools to get this driver out of her rolled-over SUV …

Find out where you can go to meet your neighbors, learn how prevent crime, and have a great time, at this annual event. Don’t be disappointed by showing up on the wrong evening! Read this, and discover which events are taking place on a date other than Tuesday, August 3rd …

See why firefighters say that this fire – a conflagration which destroyed this home – could easily have been avoided …

Here’s a good reason to travel west of the Willamette River! Go support the Metro Dancers at their repertory concert, Under the Summer Sky, on August 1 …

Take a look at the fifteen fun photos in this story, and you’ll see why you should visit the Parkrose, Lents, and Montavilla farmers markets this weekend – and what you’ll miss out on, if you don’t …

If you haven’t been to a free “Movies in the Park” show yet this summer – read this, and see what you’re missing …

Would you risk getting cut up on razor wire, climbing over a 10-foot-high chain link fence to steal a truck? See why this particular truck, used to pick up food for the needy to be given away at the PACS Food Bank, is urgently needed – and how you can help …