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Community organizations awarded $200,000 in support grants from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund

The PCEF funds will help 40 community organizations build capacity and prepare for future grant opportunities to fund green jobs and workforce training programs.

Updated November 10, 2020 2:00 pm News article

News Release: New bike & pedestrian bridge provides safer rail crossing along MAX Orange Line and freight rail tracks in SE Portland

(Nov. 10, 2020) A new bridge opens today in Southeast Portland, designed to provide a safe, convenient way for people biking, walking, or using a mobility device to cross the MAX Orange Line and Union Pacific Railroad.

November 10, 2020 10:51 am News article

Bathrooms save lives.

November 10, 2020 10:31 am Blog post

Filtration Site Advisory Group Update - November Meeting Reminder

November 9, 2020 6:18 pm Newsletter

SPUR Spotlight: SAFE Transportation

Highlighting Portland's small businesses as they work through the COVID-19 pandemic

November 9, 2020 4:12 pm Blog post

Portland arts leader hired as City's new arts program manager

A statewide leader in arts advocacy and funding, Jeff Hawthorne previously worked for the Regional Arts & Culture Council.

Updated November 9, 2020 2:26 pm Press release

Madison Trail Is Now Open

November 9, 2020 9:55 am News article

Mayor Wheeler Statement on the Governor's Decision to Stand Down Unified Command Structure

November 8, 2020 1:18 pm Press release

Mayor Wheeler Statement on the Presidential Election

November 7, 2020 8:59 am Press release

Mayor Wheeler Statement Regarding Governor Brown's Latest COVID-19 Announcement

November 6, 2020 2:05 pm Press release

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

November 6, 2020 9:53 am News article

Mayor Wheeler Statement on Thursday Night's Criminal Violence

November 6, 2020 7:52 am Press release

Commissioner Ryan's Closing Statement on the Fall BMP - PPB Vote

November 5, 2020 5:37 pm Blog post

Commissioner Hardesty statement on Fall BMP amendment vote to reallocate $18 million to reinvest in community

November 5, 2020 4:40 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler Remarks During Today's City Council Vote on Proposed $18 Million in Police Budget Cuts

November 5, 2020 3:27 pm Press release

Mayor Wheeler Post-Election Day Statement

November 4, 2020 1:49 pm Press release

Portland Voters Approve Parks Operating Levy

Portland Parks & Recreation will now be able to maintain neighborhood parks appropriately, improve access and safety, provide equitable recreation programs, and proactively care for its natural areas and urban forest.

November 4, 2020 8:00 am News article

Reflecting on a Historic Election 

November 3, 2020 12:47 pm News article

Financial report provides detailed look at City of Portland's $4.5 billion budget

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report offers insight into the City's financial stability, community investments during COVID-19 pandemic.

November 2, 2020 3:39 pm Press release

City of Portland Climate Test Resolution – Open for Public Comment!

The City of Portland wants to hear from Portland youth who want to weigh in on the City’s draft Climate Test policy.  A three-week public comment period opens November 2.

November 2, 2020 3:00 pm News article