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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...
The Architectural Heritage Center received a Metro North Portland enhancement grant in 2009. As a result we are holding a free program—Home Renovation on a Budget: Saving Money While Preserving the Character of Your Older Home on...
Kenton Neighborhood Association Board Meeting. Everyone invited to attend and participate. For more information contact: info@historickenton.com.
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in the media...
Mary Starrs walked through the double glass doors of the Multnomah County Public Library's first new branch in nine years with 7-month-old son Cole wrapped to her chest.
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.
This week, after countless conversations, a petition circulated by neighbors, and a bond levy, the Kenton Neighborhood and surrounding residential areas now have access to their very own library.
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