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PP&R and partners host Charles Jordan Birthday Celebration on August 31, 2019

A celebration of the life of one of Portland’s most influential leaders, held at his namesake community center

Updated August 20, 2019 1:11 pm News article

We're hiring a complaint investigator

August 16, 2019 3:54 pm Blog post

Building Healthy Connected Communities Along Division Transit report ready for public review

Community members invited to review proposed improvements to the Division Transit corridor, related actions, transportation proposals and policy recommendations.

August 15, 2019 4:08 pm News article

Talking Beat - Demonstration Events: Behind the Scenes

Every year the City of Portland has hundreds of demonstrations and protests. Most end peacefully and do not make the news, but recent violent encounters have raised the public interest as well as provide a few misconceptions.

August 15, 2019 3:19 pm Blog post

Translated Traffic Advisory: Demonstrations downtown may lead to limited road closures Saturday, Aug. 17

Updated August 15, 2019 3:00 pm News article

PBOT News Release: Two e-scooter companies qualify for modest fleet expansion

Bird qualifies for 525 e-scooters, expected to deploy today

Updated August 15, 2019 1:11 pm News article

City Council Decides to Proceed with Bull Run Land Exchange

Portland City Council voted last week to approve the proposed Bull Run Land Exchange through an Exchange Agreement.

August 15, 2019 11:13 am Blog post

News Blog: Transform a parking space into a park for PARK(ing) Day 2019

Applications are open! Apply to participate for FREE by September 13.

Updated August 14, 2019 4:21 pm News article

The Common Thread

Dr. Markisha Smith reflects on the current climate of political and social affairs

Updated August 14, 2019 11:38 am News article

Traffic Advisory: Night paving on W Burnside at 18th/19th scheduled for August 15-16 as construction nears completion

Updated August 13, 2019 4:58 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Demonstrations downtown may lead to limited road closures Saturday, Aug. 17

Mayor Wheeler invites all Portlanders to gather at community events across the city

Updated August 13, 2019 11:24 am News article

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains Saturday led to combined sewer overflow (CSO) at NW 110th Avenue and NW Front Avenue

August 10, 2019 8:00 am News article

Mayor Ted Wheeler Joins 230+ Mayors Calling on the Senate to Act on Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation

August 9, 2019 12:00 pm Press release

News Release: New bus-only lane coming to NW Everett Street this weekend

The new Business Access and Transit Lane will speed up trips for thousands of transit riders whose buses cross the Steel Bridge

Updated August 8, 2019 12:53 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: Bridge Pedal will impact Sunday morning traffic

Updated August 8, 2019 9:31 am News article

Mayor Ted Wheeler Appoints Interim Director For The Mayor’s Office of Youth Violence Prevention

August 2, 2019 12:00 pm Press release

Join us at the Rosewood Night Out community event to learn more about the 162nd Ave Safety and Access to Transit Project

August 2, 2019 9:52 am News article

Extensive improvements begin at Leach Botanical Garden

Completion expected in summer 2020; project creates a new regional destination in East Portland

Updated August 1, 2019 1:31 pm News article

PP&R and HLC celebrate Portland Open Space Sequence grand reopening

Portland Parks & Recreation and The Halprin Landscape Conservancy (HLC) are pleased to announce that restoration of the four historic sites within the Portland Open Space Sequence is complete.

Updated July 31, 2019 12:30 pm News article

News Blog: Pedestrians over age 65 at greater risk of dying in Portland traffic crashes

In the last five years, adults ages 65 or older made up 26% of pedestrian traffic deaths in Portland

Updated July 31, 2019 12:13 pm News article