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Portland, Ore. -- The City of Portland today announced the launch of CivicApps for Greater Portland, an open source design contest to showcase regional open data and promote collaboration between citizens and government to create...
A new program being launched this week by the City of Portland Bureau of Technology Services—with support from several regional affiliates—aims to strengthen transparency in local government, reduce City government spending by...
Citizens from all parts of Portland were afforded the opportunity to learn about, and weigh in on, the 2010-2011 budget process during three separate community budget forums held throughout the first week of March. The events were held at...
On Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Art on Alberta will hold its 11th Annual Art Hop with the theme, “ABC: Art Builds Community.” Over 15 blocks of NE Alberta Street will be closed to car traffic to accommodate over...
Time to get down and dirty with free seminars and workshops that give hands-on opportunities to learn how to garden naturally and safely this season Buds are sprouting, flowers are blooming and the grass is growing again—spring is...
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Despite deep complaints from ratepayers, the Portland City Council voted today to spend $20 million in sewer contract savings to help build new bike lanes.
Much ink has been spilled over Mayor Sam Adams’ budget decision to divert $20 million from Portland’s backlog of sewer-system repairs to help build new bicycle boulevards.
Portland, say hello to biweekly trash pickup and a food composting pail under every sink.
After nearly two decades of planning, six months of traffic headaches and countless complaints from businesses about construction, the $17.8 million Burnside-Couch Couplet will start changing traffic patterns in Northeast Portland on Sunday.
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Hollywood
Many of us drive right through the Northeast's Hollywood District via Sandy Boulevard en route to other climes. Hollywood is flanked by Grant Park, Rose City Park and I-84—but it’s more than a speedy diagonal route headed downtown or the Lloyd District. Next time your travels take you through Hollywood, stop and smell the roses. Better yet, make Hollywood a destination spot and spend some time exploring this oft-overlooked neighborhood.
Hollywood History
The Hollywood District was originally named Hollyrood (from the Scottish) and was part of the Rose City Park subdivision. It was renamed for the historic Hollywood Theatre which opened its doors in 1926 quickly becoming the central feature of the neighborhood. Since it’s been the focus of attention for more than three-quarters of a century, it’s only fair that we start our tour of the neighborhood here.
The Hollywood Theatre has certainly seen many changes and challenges. Nearby Grant Park neighbor Dori Jones remembers seeing Dr. Zhivago there before it was divided up into smaller theatres (the theatre was originally designed to seat 1500 in one large space). In 1997, Film Action Oregon (FAO) stepped up to the plate to purchase the theatre in order to preserve its rich cultural history and continue to provide neighbors with entertainment galore including independent films, performances, openings, fundraising events and parties. Related programs include Project Youth Doc, a documentary making summer camp for teens, and INSPIRE, a film production program for young women (part of FAO’s Women’s Film Initiative). Both programs reach out to local underserved populations, and have strong community partners who help subsidize tuition. FAO also sponsors the Austin Miller Scholarship Fund that helps kids find their creative voice though filmmaking. Be sure to catch a recent Oscar pick at the theatre in the coming weeks, attend the Oscar Shorts showcase, or even spend THE BIG NIGHT at the theatre partying along with (in spirit) the red carpet celebs glamming it up on the big screen. Read more...