Details.  "It's in the details" is that wonderful catch phrase used so very often.  Today, I was looking for shots that were all about the details.  I'll let you interpret what that means.  For me, it meant that the photographer paid close attention to the details within the frame, and that is what makes the shot.  What does it mean to you?  flickr member more...

The Mississippi Street Fair is one of Portland's most popular neighborhood events. And, if you're a fan, now's your chance to get involved. Why simply attend when you can participate? Get inside access—volunteer! There are two ways to volunteer for the Mississippi Street Fair: become part of the planning committee or volunteer on event day. Here's what's involved: Planning Committee members attend more...

Hearing about more public school cuts makes my blood boil. To take from children is to me the most cruel step the government can make, not to mention stupid, for as we all know: education is the soil that society grows out of. When I heard about Stand for Children, a non-profit childrens' advocacy group, that works to improve public education and fight against public school cuts, I got on board. Right now legislators are in more...

From the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability: Portlanders have a new tool to help improve the design of infill development in their neighborhoods. Published by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, The Infill Design Toolkit: A guide to integrating infill development into Portland's neighborhoods serves as a resource for community members; builders, designers, neighbors and others - all who are more...

A Vancouver B.C. native who is visiting Portland recently contacted us.  Christy Love is a writer and engineer staying in southeast PDX.  She said she is falling in love with Portland and sent a few pictures of how she sees Portland.  We liked her work, asked her to send more photos, and tell us why she is falling in love with our city.  Here is what Christy sent.   "I have been in Portland more...

Waking up to snow in North Portland again (a little more than in other parts of the city- or so I've heard from friends in other quads.) On these cold wintry days my first thoughts go to making snow angels. The second thought- hot chocolate! And what goes better with a hot mug of sweet chocolaty goodness? Fresh baked scones, of course.I quickly got busy in the kitchen and wha-la:  fluffy cherry-vanilla scones and a mug of more...

From the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability...As food prices climb, salmonella stalks the supermarket, and fresh and local stake their place at the table, city dwellers are getting back to the land just beyond their back doors. With visions of Victory Gardens and sugar snap peas in their heads, urbanites are rediscovering how to turn their lawns and landscapes into lunches.For everyone who believes that food production more...

Chances are if you go to listen to live music in North Portland you've heard of Eve's Dilemma. Regularly playing gigs at Mississippi Pizza and McMenamin's White Eagle, Eve's has a developed a loyal following of "friends" as the band's founder, Sam Leach (lead vocals and acoustic/electric guitars) likes to call them.A five-piece band that includes two elementary school teachers, the majority of Eve's Dilemma resides in North more...

From the Portland Bureau of Transportation...A weak surface low along the coast and just enough cool air coming out of the interior gave the Portland metropolitan area a decent dusting of snow this morning. Snow showers are expected to continue on and off through mid-day and may become mixed with rain as conditions warm up. Accumulations are expected to be light.A moderate surge of colder air is expected tonight, bringing cold more...

Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays. It officially begins with the new moon on Monday, January 26—marking  the beginning of the new year—and ends on the full moon 15 days later. Each of the 15 days is observed in a special way, celebrated with traditional foods and decorations. As you might suspect, there are even taboos and superstitions that accompany this holiday.2009 is the more...