Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR) announced they are putting in a new aquatic center in North Portland, and it is not in St. Johns. We reached out to PPR and asked them why Northgate Park in the Portsmouth/E St. Johns neighborhood was the choice while St. Johns was not chosen. This is the response we […]
The Columbia Park Pool WHERE IS OUR SUPPORT? Answers From Your Community Leaders
The St. Johns community has long been pushing for the repair of Columbia Pool. Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) built a new aquatic center in North Portland instead of addressing the Columbia Pool issue, prompting the St. Johns Review to investigate the funding decision. They reached out to PP&R and city commissioner Dan Ryan for more information.
Destroying St. Johns Small Business Massive Development —Out of State Investors— Demanding Millions and Taking Over Streets
On June 27th, Wayne Petersen, owner of St. Johns Marine, urgently reached out to us for assistance. An out-of-state investor is planning a massive development project in the neighborhood, and the conditions set by the investor have raised monumentally serious concerns that demand immediate attention. Photos were provided by Janet Peterson. Photo details: St. Johns […]
Pete Grabiel: Democrat for Oregon State Representative: District 33
Today we explore the Oregon House of Representatives District 33 race (representing downtown and Northwest Portland and St. Johns). Because residents of the district vote 80 percent Democratic in the general election, the winner of the May 21st Democratic primary will most likely be our next representative. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down […]
Terminal 6 Partial Closure: Unraveling Our Economy and Heritage
Cease Container Operations Oct. 1, 2024, Yet Remains Active for Shipping Autos and Break Bulk Cargo Terminal 6, operated by the Port of Portland, has played a significant role in the economic development of North Portland and the broader region since 1972. Now, it is closing and profoundly impacting our economy. Hundreds of jobs directly […]
A FAUSTIAN BARGAIN?
It’s sometimes fun to weave a tale of legend, history, imagination, and current events into a read that otherwise might be mundane or mysterious. To perk up the fancy occasionally the use of historic corollaries sometimes becomes useful. So…read on and see if I arouse an interest. The tale of Dr. Faust has been told […]
Interview with Jamarr Lawson, Roosevelt High School’s Basketball Coach and Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year Going Beyond the Hoops
Meet Jamarr Lawson, Roosevelt High School’s Coach of the Year. He works far beyond hoops with his students. He prioritizes emotional and academic support, creating a positive team culture. Learn about his strategies for navigating challenges and the importance of patience. A man dedicated to the development and best practices for our youth. “What key […]
Advertisers: Advertorials blend article and advertisement to inform and sell.
We are excited to announce that we are publishing advertorials! An advertorial is short for “advertisement editorials.” These advertorials seamlessly blend your ads with the editorial content in your articles. This is a graceful, subtle form of promotion. Our rates are listed below. For further information, please reach out to Anisha Scanlon by emailing content@stjohnsreview.com or calling […]
District 2 City Counsel Forum Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Submitted by C. Santiago Twelve candidates for District 2 City Council assembled at St. Johns Church on N. Richmond Ave. Wednesday evening. The candidates were asked several questions regarding the most significant issues on resident’s minds. Subjects that were discussed included homelessness crises and camps, affordable housing, illegal drugs, crime, bottle drop, police response, wages, […]
No Bottle Drops in downtown, but fine in our community?
No bottle drops in downtown: Governor Tina Kotek has announced a temporary suspension of the requirement for downtown Safeway and Plaid Pantry to accept can and bottle returns under Oregon’s Bottle Bill. This exemption, effective from March 2 to April 1, is a response to concerns about the connection between the Bottle Bill and the […]