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

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

Celebrating a legacy of community impact Photo Courtesy of djogone.com The City of Beaverton will commemorate Juneteenth with a special flag raising ceremony on June 18th, featuring Portland hip-hop pioneer and community leader DJ O.G. ONE, co-founder of PDX Hip Hop Week. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. with welcoming remarks from Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, followed by the reading of the City Council's Juneteenth Proclamation. Mayor Beaty will be recognizing the sign

Listening, Building and Helping Families Stay Rooted Anthony Deloney, director of business development with the SEI drumline. I first came to Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) as a kid who did not want to be there. School had just let out, and my dad told me I was going to SEI camp on Monday. I loved sports, but summer meant freedom. I was not looking for structure, or SAT prep. That first day, a line of Black men stood in front of us. Some were in college. Some were professionals

Legendary Locksmith and Civil Rights Pioneer J.J. Moore The Portland community is mourning the loss of beloved father, entrepreneur, civil rights advocate, and respected businessman J.J. Moore, founder of Affordable JJ Lock & Key and one of Oregon’s pioneering Black locksmiths, who passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. For decades, Moore was a trusted and familiar presence throughout Portland and the surrounding metropolitan area. Through his business, Affordable JJ Lock &

Light will serve the City’s housing bureau as interim director City of Portland Announces Quisha Light as Interim Director of the Portland Housing Bureau Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development Donnie Oliveira announced that Quisha Light will serve as the interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau. Current Interim Director Michael Buonocore will step down May 15 to serve as the next executive director of Home Forward. Light will join the bureau s

Bringing people together through health and recreation Black Men Wellness. Photo Courtesy of www.blackmenswellness.org Black Men’s Wellness PDX is continuing Juneteenth Wellness Week 2026, a six-day series of free, community-centered events designed to celebrate freedom, promote wellness, strengthen families, and build community through shared experiences across the Portland metropolitan area. Taking place June 15–20, 2026, Juneteenth Wellness Week brings together Black men,

Tips shared after recent robbery incident Police remind public to use safe practices when buying and selling items. (Pexels/Mike Jones) The Portland Police Bureau is reminding community members to prioritize safety when buying or selling items through online marketplaces after a recent armed robbery linked to a Facebook Marketplace transaction. On Tuesday night, June 9, 2026, officers assigned to PPB's Central Precinct responded to reports of a threat with a weapon at a resid