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Power of the Pen
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 2 CommentsGetting through hard times by writing By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The domino effect has certainly left its mark on Verna Mae Glass. Continually faced with tragedy, the Portland... -
American Dreamer
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 4 CommentsFrom Iraq to Portland area entrepreneur By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer “The American Dream” in today’s America is not easily defined, but when someone is chasing... -
The Parks have Eyes
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 5 CommentsNew rangers are also ambassadors By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer They may wear a badge and uniform, ride through downtown on bikes and hand out stickers to kids,... -
Opinionated Judge
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 1 Comment‘Django Unchained’ raises the conversation on race By Darleen Ortega “Django Unchained” was the third best film on my 2012 favorites list (opinionatedjudge.blogspot.com). Writer/director Quentin Tarentino used his creative gifts... -
Housing executive looks to lift up those left behind
Posted on April 24, 2013 | 1 CommentEvening the Field By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer Seven months as an executive with the Portland Housing Bureau and Leslie Goodlow-Baldwin has one main goal in mind; to... -
Cutting Your Benefits Not the ‘Middle’ Way
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsDoes anyone actually like this idea? By Peter Hart The federal budget is, according to many experts, a “political document.” It’s how our political leaders convey their priorities... -
Getting Serious About Distracted Driving
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsLawmakers consider big fines for offenses By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer Fines for distracted driving—texting or using a handheld cell phone– could cost as much as $1,000 if... -
Lending Nightmare
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsWoman, 80, battles for her home of 26 years By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer When one lives somewhere for over 26 years, that place simply comes... -
‘Calf is here to Stay’
Posted on December 4, 2012 | 1 CommentZoo says breeding loan won’t impact new arrival The Oregon Zoo faced questions over the ownership of its newest baby elephant Tuesday after the Seattle Times reported that the... -
Unequal School Justice
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsAdvocates hope for better outcomes Photo by Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer The Oregon Department of Education is making disciplinary data from schools more accessible to the public. One key goal... -
Marching for Peace
Posted on September 12, 2012 | No CommentsPhoto by Mark Washington/The Portland Observer A large group of community residents, including Rev. Renee Ward (from left) and Asianique Savage, the daughter of 2002 murder victim Asia Bell, took... -
Registration Depot Opens
Posted on September 12, 2012 | No CommentsPhoto by Mark Washington/The Portland Observer Multnomah County Democrats gathered Sunday for a grand opening of a Voter Registration Depot at 1615 N.E. Killingsworth St. The site is a campaign... -
Giving Back as School Returns
Posted on September 12, 2012 | No CommentsThe Portland chapter of The Links and two of their children pack school supplies at Madison High School in northeast Portland for distribution to students at Rosemary Anderson High School,... -
It Takes a Village to Secure a Home
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsFamily puts down roots thanks to community partners Lisa Williams enjoys the yard of her new home with son Verondell and niece La’breah. It really does take a... -
Neighborhood Activist Loses Job
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 1 CommentNortheast Coalition votes out its executive director Former Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Executive Director Paige Coleman (right), and NECN staffer Katie Chastain, working on community building during the Alberta...
