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 […]
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 […]
Stop the Bottle Drop Update – Office of Commissioner Carmen Rubio –
We learned of this Monday afternoon of this week. Commissioner Rubio was immediately very concerned, knowing there are concerns related to the current redemption center location, and shared the concerns raised by community members. The very next day, the city asked the state that the decision-making process include community voices, and we learned that the […]
Exclusive: Shelters for the homeless coming to St. Johns
The Backstory In late October 2023, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced the opening of a Temporary Alternative Shelter Site in the St. Johns neighborhood as part of a broader plan to establish six mass homeless shelters in the city. The facility, situated at 10505 North Portland Road and operated by the California non-profit Urban Alchemy, […]