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Portland Changes Government After 109 Years

November 16, 2022 10:07 am News article

The Portlandia statue kneels on the Portland Building, framed by bare tree branches.

Charter Commission Phase II Public Hearings

November 15, 2022 10:38 am News article

Testify at the Portland Charter Commission November 17 & 19 Phase II Public Hearings

Portland Engagement Project Fall 2022 Update

November 2, 2022 9:08 am News article

A photo of three people sitting on a concrete bench, talking. The right side of the photo is obscured by magenta gradient color. in the far bottom right corner are two overlapping white speech bubbles.

Indigenous Art Showcase in Portland

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 2, 2022 9:02 am News article

Four figures in a boat over the image of a large round, white face, over a background of black and blue shapes.

Students Paint Mural About Healing

Updated November 2, 2022 8:46 am News article

A young person using a paint brush to apply white paint to a large, mostly blue mural.

Civic Life is Hiring!

October 18, 2022 4:01 pm News article

Tips for a Safe Halloween

October 14, 2022 8:48 am News article

Cookies and candy decorated with ghosts, bats, and pumpkins. "Happy Halloween" is written on one cookie.

Is My Halloween Costume Okay?

October 14, 2022 8:46 am News article

Two small dogs in costumes. One is dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and the other is dressed as the Big Bad Wolf.

Portland’s Cannabis Program Announces Leadership Change

And Opens SEED Grant for Communities Impacted by Cannabis Prohibition

October 12, 2022 2:15 pm News article

Upcoming Charter Commission Public Hearings

October 5, 2022 11:07 am News article

The front of Pioneer Square Courthouse seen from across the courtyard. Groups of people are sitting in the courtyard. Blue text over the image says "Charter Commission."

Small Grants are now Open!

October 3, 2022 3:44 pm News article

Image description: A group of people wearing gloves and holding tools clean up a section of park. It the fron a woman in a puffy vest holds a broom handle and smiles off camera. End description.

Get a Free Yard Tree from Urban Forestry

October 3, 2022 3:31 pm News article

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SEED Grant now Open!

October 3, 2022 3:11 pm News article

Down on the (Urban) Farm

Learn more about one of our 2021 SEED grantees: Zenger Farm

September 20, 2022 10:11 am News article

A Black woman in a professional kitchen and wearing an apron shows three large pans of quiche.

Hispanic (Latinx) Heritage Month

September 20, 2022 10:10 am News article

A banner with pink, blue, and white geometric designs and white test that reads, "National Hispanic Heritage Month."

Starting Phase II of the Charter Commission

September 20, 2022 10:06 am News article

Are You Ready to Vote?

Check your voter registration!

September 7, 2022 11:51 am News article

voters' pamphlet photo

Neighborhood Profiles Deadline Extended

September 7, 2022 11:32 am News article

A photo taken of bicyclist and pedestrians walking across the Portland Steel Bridge.

Check out some Welcoming Week Events!

September 7, 2022 11:06 am News article

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2022 Portland Neighborhood Profiles

These profiles will sharpen our understanding of the unique changes and issues in Portland neighborhoods.

August 15, 2022 11:27 am News article

Person riding their bike on a bike path in Portland. In the background is the Hawthorne Bridge, downtown skyline, and the Willamette River.

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