Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball Headed to their First Final Four Championship
In an intense battle to the end, the University of Oregon women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four after securing a 88-84 victory over Mississippi State during the Elite Eight finals on Sunday. This was Oregon’s third year in a row playing in the Elite Eight and this will be the program’s first time […]
Portland Parks And Recreation Presents The Third Annual Portlanders Stand with Refugees And Immigrants Celebration
March 6, 2019 No Comment
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) presents the third annual Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants celebration on Friday, March 15, 2019 at PP&R’s Southwest Community Center. All are welcome to the vibrant, multicultural community gathering to celebrate and welcome people new to Portland and the United States. Enjoy free admission for music, dancing, and camaraderie. […]
Continue reading …Portland Parks & Recreation Announces New Pilot Program That Offers Free Space Grants For Artists
February 16, 2019 No CommentPortland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has announced a new pilot program offering grants for artists and arts organizations to lease under-used PP&R spaces for free. This program is one of the recommendations in the Arts Affordability Plan Council adopted last spring. The idea is simple – provide artists access to under-used space in PP&R facilities in exchange for […]
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Portland Parks and Recreation announced on Friday its appointment of Adena Long as its new Director. A long-time public servant with over 20 years of experience with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Adena brings deep operational experience and a record of collaborative and innovative leadership. Her appointment follows an extensive national […]
Continue reading …SPECIAL EVENT: KING… FROM ATLANTA TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP TO AIR ON KING HOLIDAY
January 9, 2019 No Comment
Join us for a special celebration of Dr. King with the special radio docu drama, “King: From Atlanta to the Mountain Top.” This special three-hour program traces the civil rights movement and chronicles the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “King: From Atlanta to the Mountaintop” is the highly acclaimed and award winning three hour docu-drama which […]
Continue reading …The 50th NAACP Image Awards’ to Broadcast Live on TV One on March 30 From Hollywood, California
January 9, 2019 No Comment
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 3, 2019) – The 50th NAACP Image Awards will air LIVE on TV One, a division of Urban One, Inc., on March 30, 2019. For the first time ever, the telecast will take place from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The announcement was made by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and […]
Continue reading …City of Vancouver Announces Holiday Schedule, Updates and Closures For Community Centers
December 1, 2018 No Comment
The City of Vancouver recently published new holiday schedules, updates and closures for community centers in the local area. Holiday Schedules Christmas Eve — Monday, December 24: Firstenburg and Marshall community centers will be OPEN modified hours from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Day — Tuesday, December 25: Firstenburg and Marshall community centers will be CLOSED for the […]
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By Amaar A. Burton Six months ago, the promise of a magical season for the Portland Trail Blazers dissolved into the disappointment of a first-round exit from the NBA playoffs – a four-game sweep, no less – at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. Before that terribly-timed slump, Portland was one of the league’s […]
Continue reading …Free Event: Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Festival Taking Place This Saturday
October 5, 2018 No Comment
The community is invited to celebrate at the annual Old Apple Tree Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way, directly east of the Interstate 5 Bridge within the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. This family-friendly, free event offers live music, tree care […]
Continue reading …On October 8, 2018, City Parking Services will transition the neighborhood parking program to the Vancouver Police Department. Vancouver Police Service Technicians currently handle lower priority calls for service. With the transition of the parking program to Police, these personnel will manage parking complaints and issuance of parking citations in neighborhoods within the city limits […]
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City of Portland News
- Smart City PDX prepares information privacy guidelines to support next generation of digital services for city government operationsSmart City PDX, in collaboration with Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office and the Office of Equity and Human Rights, is taking a new set of guidelines to Portland City Council to help protect private and sensitive data managed by the City of Portland. These privacy and information protection principles emerged from the need that local governments […]
- YOU'RE INVITED: Open houses for two City projects address how Portland’s neighborhoods are growingThe quality of building design and the preservation of historic resources matter for a growing city. As we move forward, Portland needs to make room for growth and change – ensuring that new development reflects the needs and aspirations of our ever-changing city – while also protecting community assets that connect us to our history. […]
- WANTED: Three new members for Portland's Planning and Sustainability CommissionNEWS RELEASE | UPDATE Monday, February 25, 2019 CONTACT: Sandra Wood 503-823-7949 Julie Ocken 503-823-6041 WANTED: Three new members for Portland's Planning and Sustainability Commission Opportunity for a variety of community members to become the next "city shapers" Portland, ORE. — Portland’s Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) will soon have three openings as commissioners' terms […]
City of Vancouver News
- Summer Activity Guide
- Vancouver City Council receives ‘A Stronger Vancouver’ recommendationsAn executive sponsors council formed nearly two years ago to help lead an initiative to build “A Stronger Vancouver” delivered its final report and recommendation to Vancouver City Council at a workshop on Monday afternoon.
- Vancouver prepares for busy pavement season this summerThe City of Vancouver’s Pavement Management Program is preparing for another big year, putting approximately $11 million into improving pavement conditions throughout the community. Nearly half of the neighborhoods here will see some type of pavement work this summer as a result of the program, which has been expanded with support of the City's Street […]
- City seeks input on five-year housing, community development planThe City of Vancouver invites community members to review and provide feedback on its draft 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. Public comments will be accepted through May 6. Community members are also invited to provide testimony direct to Vancouver City Council on the draft plan at a public hearing scheduled for 6:30 […]
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