Local News
A Look Into Portland Food Project
By Norah Dobrot, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, volunteers gather in…
Stone Soup Teaches Skills, Reducing Barriers to Employment
By Ellen Spitaleri Some people see a need in the community and do something about it, and that perfectly describes…
Representatively Speaking – February 2025
By State Representative Rob Nosse The 2025 legislative session is in full swing. Last month I talked about my bills…
124-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Coming to Montavilla
By Kris McDowell The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has announced that $2.65 million in Metro Affordable Housing Bond funds will…
Community News
Portland’s Sanctuary City Status and Resources
With a new US president being sworn into office in January, there are concerns that individuals could be targeted for…
City Offers Youth Self-Defense Classes
The City of Portland’s Rose City Self-Defense (RCSD) is offering free youth personal safety and self-defense classes in a two-part…
Engaging With the New City Council
The turn of the calendar to 2025 brought the change in Portland’s form of government, with a first-ever 12-member City…
Commuter Pass and Transportation Wallet Provide Discounted Transit Fares
Two programs to provide discounted fares for people using TriMet transportation are now available in their 2025 version: the Central…
Street Painting Permits Available
If your neighborhood has been thinking about adding some color with a new street painting or updating an existing design,…
Features
Broken Open
By David Krogh Portland author and teacher Martha Gies has a new book called Broken Open. Broken Open is an…
Preparing For Price Hikes: A Guide For SE Portland Families
By Patti Diamond SE Portland is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, where neighbors from around the globe bring their traditions,…
11 Ways to Reduce Waste in the New Year
By Metro As the hustle of the holiday season comes to an end, the new year offers a chance to…
Disaster Preparedness For Older Adults
By Kris McDowell Here in Portland we have been fortunate recently to avoid disasters like the brutal winter storms that…
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Arts & Entertainment
Threshold Brewing Celebrates Six Years
Threshold Brewing & Blending owners Sara and Jarek Szymanski invite the community to join them Saturday, February 8 for an…
Frida Production and Community Events
Milagro presents FRIDA, un retablo, a look at Frida Kahlo’s rich, turbulent and often misunderstood life Thursday, February 6-Saturday, February…
Triangle Musical
In 2008, Michael Allen Harrison brought Don Horn, triangle productions! Executive Director/Founder, a book to adapt into a musical. What…
10th Anniversary PDXWLF
The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF), presented by PGE, is set to dazzle Portland Friday, February 7-Saturday, February 15. With…
Garden Workshops and Events
As seasoned gardeners know, winter might not seem like a busy time but there are still things to be done….
Literary Arts Hosts Free Events
Literary Arts has a new home in the Central Eastside at 716 SE Grand Ave. and has announced free events…
Author Program/Book Signing
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) presents Oregon Moonshine Bootleggers, Busts and Brawls Program and Book Signing Saturday, February 22, 10-11:30…
A Trio of Chekhov Farces
21ten Theatre presents Chekhov! 3 Farces: The Bear, The Proposal, And The Ravages of Tobacco by Anton Chekhov, a new…