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North Portland Aquatic Center: Why is it NOT coming to St. Johns
Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR) announced they are putting in a new aquatic center in North Portland, and it is...
The Columbia Park Pool: WHERE IS OUR SUPPORT? Answers From Your Community Leaders
The community of St. Johns has been advocating for the maintenance of Columbia Pool to be addressed for years. Portland Parks...
Shut Down Our Streets and Play! Portland’s Play Streets Program
Your organization can receive up to $5,000, shut down the streets and play! In a bid to encourage community engagement...
Apply for reimbursement now! Civic Life’s Community Activities Fund (CAF) Finance Non-Profits to Strengthen Communities
Civic Life is providing a Community Activities Fund (CAF), a funding initiative for supporting community groups and neighborhood associations. CAF...
Rolling Through Turbulence: Portland’s NE 33rd Bike Lane Controversy
In a recent meeting, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) leader Art Pearce addressed the controversial bike lane removal on NE...
“Where are they now?”
A long, circuitous path brought me into and out of St. Johns. I initially moved to the PNW for work....
TriMet’s Gift: Free Rides for a Safe New Year’s Eve!
TriMet is bringing back its popular tradition of free rides on New Year's Eve, ensuring a safe and accessible transportation...