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Prosper Portland’s Small Business Relief Fund provided a lifeline during the early days of the pandemic. Staff successfully delivered dollars to struggling businesses but in haste, short-changed program integrity. We make recommendations for building a stronger program the next time disaster strikes

Prosper Portland’s Small Business Relief Fund provided a lifeline during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the rush to get funds to businesses, some normal grant safeguards were shortchanged.

Completion of long-awaited improvements will require full and partial closures of the Hawthorne Bridge this May

Civic Life’s Cannabis Program Supervisor Dasheeda Dawson was featured in a recent Refinery29 article talking about cannabis equity and legalization.

The Bureau Advisory Committee provides guidance on the Office of Community & Civic Life’s goals, program priorities, and spending. Meetings are public and Portlanders are encouraged to attend.

Join the Community Safety team on Wednesday, May 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. for a free virtual presentation on "placemaking." This presentation will examine how community can use arts and culture to create spaces for community to gather and learn from one another.

How the City is honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

Last month, all but one U.S. Senator voted to support Sen. Mazie Hirono’s anti-Asian hate crimes bill; the bill is now headed to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote.