‘Portland Immigrant Statue’ project nears completion
Find out why this project has personal meaning to the construction company’s project manager. And, learn more about the Parkrose Centennial Celebration, coming up on October 1 …
Cops connect Ron Russell Middle School kids with race cars
Here’s another good example of police officers who take time and make the effort to help kids in their community …
Lents ‘Founders Day’ celebration brings diverse communities together
See how this venerated event was ‘kicked up a notch’ in a neighborhood-wide party, celebrating community and diversity. It all started with a grand parade …
Summer concerts enliven Ventura Park
Discover why volunteers work for months to put on this series of musical events in the Hazelwood Neighborhood …
All-night relay raises hopes, funds for cancer cure
See hundreds of folks walk throughout the night and day – and why many of them say the do it …
Community 9/11 remembrance spotlights Portland’s firefighters
Discover why diverse community members came together at an outer East Portland location to commemorate the “Twin Towers” terrorist attack a decade ago …
Alert cops spot meth mule, seize pounds of dope
This wasn’t the huge drug bust this week that you’ve probably heard about – but it’s a good example of how outer East Portland police officers use their detective skills to get meth off our streets …
Kitchen fire chars Hazelwood home
Do-it-yourself firefighting wasn’t enough to keep this home from suffering major damage. Here are the details …
Commissioner Amanda Fritz named GABA’s ‘Gateway Citizen of the year’
Also, meet all of our outer East Portland ‘First Responders’ – again honored at this special ceremony held by the Gateway Area Business Association …
East Portland Neighborhood Small Grant Program application cycle for 2012 is now open
There’s $37,000 to be granted! See how much funding your non-profit group can get to help kick-start a community service project …