Tours spotlight Black history across Oregon Mariah Rocker leading the Black History Tour of Albina, Dawson Park. (Credit: Oregon Black Pioneers) It’s not too late to join one of Oregon Black Pioneers’ Black History Walking Tours! From Portland’s Albina neighborhood all the way down to Jacksonville, Oregon Black Pioneers’ popular public walking tours highlight locations connected to each area’s African American history. Each tour explores places tied to historic Black-owned b

A new space for healing, wellness, and resilience REAP Celebrates Opening of New Behavioral Health Clinical Building, Expanding Culturally Responsive Care for Youth and Families REAP celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral Health Clinical Building today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing together community leaders, healthcare partners, supporters, families, and advocates to celebrate a significant milestone in expanding culturally responsive, trauma-informed

Concerts, movies and more return to Portland parks 2025 Movies in the Park (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is rolling out another season of its Summer Free For All events for 2026, including the return of the East Portland Summer Arts Festival. The two-day festival and all the popular free summer programs are made possible by the voter-approved Parks Local Option Levy (2025 Parks Levy) as well as support from community partne

Blackberry harvest event aims to restore Ross Island Photo courtesy of PortlandFruit.org The Portland Fruit Tree Project is inviting the community to help remove invasive Himalayan blackberries while supporting efforts to restore Ross Island during its second annual "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em!" harvest and eradication campaign on July 25. The event combines blackberry harvesting, paddling and environmental stewardship, encouraging participants to safely forage the invasi

Helping families return to North and Northeast Portland Left to right, Steven Holt, Chair of the N/NE Oversight Committee, and Strong Family members: Rekah Strong, Dr. Jackie Strong, Catherine Rhodes, and Jessie Bea Strong At the prominent intersection of North Alberta St. and Williams Ave. in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood, The Luther Strong Jr. and Dr. Jackie Strong Empowerment Village is opening its doors. It’s the fourth addition to the Alberta Alive series of affordabl

Blackberry Harvest Event Aims to Restore Ross Island Photo Courtesy of PortlandFruit.org The Portland Fruit Tree Project is inviting the community to help remove invasive Himalayan blackberries while supporting efforts to restore Ross Island during its second annual "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em!" harvest and eradication campaign on July 25. The event combines blackberry harvesting, paddling and environmental stewardship, encouraging participants to safely forage the invasi

Helping Families Return to North and Northeast Portland Left to right, Steven Holt, Chair of the N/NE Oversight Committee, and Strong Family members: Rekah Strong, Dr. Jackie Strong, Catherine Rhodes, and Jessie Bea Strong At the prominent intersection of North Alberta St. and Williams Ave. in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood, The Luther Strong Jr. and Dr. Jackie Strong Empowerment Village is opening its doors. It’s the fourth addition to the Alberta Alive series of affordab

Centennial Event Honors Portland Landmark Photos courtesy of Multnomah County On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Multnomah County hosted a once in a lifetime celebration for the 100th birthday of the Burnside Bridge. The family friendly Burnside Bridge Centennial Celebration featured kid focused activities, interactive exhibits and storytelling highlighting key moments, from the bridge's opening in 1926 to the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project. There were no cars or trucks pas

Go by TriMet to Juneteenth Oregon Festival, Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade Photo Courtesy of juneteenthor.com Make TriMet your ride to Juneteenth celebrations in Portland this Saturday, June 20. The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School — conveniently located near the intersection of two of TriMet’s most popular bus lines. The parade will make its way south to Lillis Albina Park for the Juneteenth Ore