Urban Life Archive
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New Shelter, New Hope
Posted on May 22, 2013 | No CommentsAdvocates grow emergency services for women By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer With a new building just blocks away from the old one, both residents and staff of the... -
Get Help Growing a Business
Posted on May 16, 2013 | 1 CommentThe Portland Development Commission is aiming to help small businesses in Portland achieve success by tapping into the power of partnerships. On Thursday, May 30, the North/Northeast Economic Development Summit... -
Dawson Park Love
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsRenovation to pay tribute to African-American history Historic Dawson Park will benefit from a $200,000 donation from its neighbor, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, the hospital, Portland Parks and Recreation... -
Neighborhood History Revisited
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsIrvington Home Tour to highlight ‘red-lined’ area houses Every year since 1967, the Irvington Community Association has honored the neighborhood’s early 20th Century residential architecture by hosting the Irvington... -
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... -
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... -
Maximizing Jobs
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 1 CommentLight rail sets record for minority participation Construction of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project from downtown to Clackamas County has set a record for its minority and small business participation... -
Parkrose Ace Hardware Celebrates
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 1 CommentRemodeled family owned store builds on community ties Family owned and operated Parkrose Ace Hardware is strengthening its ties to the local community with the remodeling of its store at... -
Lasting the Summer
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 2 CommentsFriends of Last Thursday make changes to help it survive By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Before Alberta Street gives way for Last Thursday celebrations in May, the volunteer group... -
When Girls Go Missing
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 1 CommentOn a mission to stop violence against women By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Red balloons drifted into grey skies over the tree-tops at Rocky Butte in memory of Yashanee... -
Mission plans Easter Brunch
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 1 CommentUnion Gospel Mission is planning its annual Easter Brunch for the homeless and people in need on Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its downtown location,... -
Cultural Renewal
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 2 CommentsNative community works to reconnect with nature By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Native American elders gathered for a house meeting at southeast Portland’s Kelly Butte House recently to discuss... -
Collision Course
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 1 CommentHistoric home in path of higher density By Lee Perlman/ The Portland Observer The good news is that so many people have said they want to save this house. The... -
Beyond Bricks and Mortar
Posted on January 30, 2013 | 3 CommentsGrowing a campus and a safe community By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer As construction of an underground parking lot is underway at Portland Community College’s Cascade Campus, an expansion...
