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Good Neighbors Build Good Neighborhoods

Tips and resources to help Portlanders connect with neighbors and build community.

February 22, 2022 3:28 pm News article

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Historic Black History Month Proclamation

Watch the proclamation and performance of the Black National Anthem.

February 22, 2022 3:14 pm News article

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Cultural Planning Consultants Wanted

The City has put out a Request for Proposals for revitalizing and reimagining the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center.

February 22, 2022 3:08 pm News article

Two artists work on an unfinished mural made up of multiple painted canvases. One artist wears a tan t-shirt and backward baseball cap and has a long black braid running down their back, while the other wears a gray beanie and a dark gray hoodie. The mural shows many faces in different shapes and colors with bridges and buildings in the background.

Community Safety Fix-It Fairs

Join the Community Safety team for two Fix-It Fairs in March.

February 22, 2022 3:05 pm News article

Charter Commission Meeting

The Portland Charter Commission is holding a meeting for unlimited public comment.

February 22, 2022 3:01 pm News article

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Multnomah Youth Commission Small Grant Opportunity

The MYC has grants for youth-led projects that address police violence or sexual/dating violence in their community

February 4, 2022 4:12 pm News article

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Document Accessibility Testing

February 4, 2022 4:09 pm News article

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New Liquor Licensing Invoice System

The City of Portland Liquor Licensing Program is now accepting all liquor license applications digitally!

February 4, 2022 4:06 pm News article

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Tongan Day of Remembrance

City Council proclaimed Jan, 26, 2022 to be Tongan Day of Remembrance

February 4, 2022 4:02 pm News article

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Constructing Hope for Vulnerable Portlanders

Learn more about one of the recipients of Civic Life's Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Grant: Constructing Hope

February 4, 2022 3:42 pm News article

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Changing Disability Conversations

Join The Curiosity Paradox for the launch of their project to change Disability conversations through art.

February 4, 2022 3:23 pm News article

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Portland Begins Recovery Path for a Sustainable Cannabis Industry

February 2, 2022 1:55 pm News article

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Serving Portland's Craft Cannabis Industry

The Cannabis Program team has adapted quickly and skillfully to serve Portland's growing cannabis industry and provide much-needed relief in the form of the Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund.

January 26, 2022 10:50 am News article

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Supporting Black Employees Through Action

Make meaningful changes for Black employees using these recommendations from the City African American Network.

January 26, 2022 10:41 am News article

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Slavic and Eastern European Heritage Week Proclamation

The third week in January is Slavic and Eastern European Heritage Week!

January 26, 2022 10:33 am News article

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New City of Portland Social Media Channels

Follow the new City of Portland social media channels!

January 26, 2022 10:13 am News article

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Community Grant Opportunities

Check out grants available to Portland community members!

January 26, 2022 10:08 am News article

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Civic Life is Hiring!

Civic Life is looking for social justice and service minded applicants for our open Partnerships & Equity Manager and Noise Inspector positions.

January 26, 2022 10:02 am News article

Supporting Our Historically Black Neighborhoods

We All Rise, a local Black- and woman-led consulting firm, was awarded a grant from Civic Life’s 2021 Community Safety and Healing through Art Grant to help fund the Alberta Market project.

January 13, 2022 11:13 am News article

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Multnomah County Bans Gas-powered Leaf Blowers

On Dec. 16, 2021, Multnomah County leadership took a large step in their efforts preserve the health of their communities and address the climate crisis at the local level by voting to phase gas-powered leaf blowers out of our communities before 2025.

January 13, 2022 11:05 am News article

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