Urban Life Archive
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What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Say?
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 1 CommentCommunity residents consider issues of today By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Rev. Martin Luther King had dreams of equality and civil rights for all Americans that live on and... -
Weekend of Service Honors King
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No CommentsRegistration is open for the United Way Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service in honor of the late civil rights leader and the observance of the national Martin Luther... -
Crowd Control
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No CommentsOverflow club scene transforms Old Town By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer When Hobo’s restaurant and lounge first opened more than 25 years ago on Northwest Third Avenue in the... -
Shelter for the Homeless
Posted on December 26, 2012 | 1 CommentA lifeline brings families out from the cold By Kim Christiansen/ Special to The Portland Observer It’s 6:30 p.m. on a rainy weekday and a line of homeless families snake... -
City Hall Kwanzaa
Posted on December 19, 2012 | No CommentsFor the weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa, Diverse and Empowered Employees of Portland will present the second day of the holiday’s seven principles with Kujichagulia or Self-Determination: To define ourselves, name... -
Dreams Come True in Old Town
Posted on December 12, 2012 | No CommentsService center and affordable housing opens The Macdonald Center hosted a grand opening celebration on Thursday to commemorate the completion and opening of the seven-story Macdonald West, an complex to... -
A Conduit for Kids’ Futures
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsPortland woman devoted to positive role models By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer It’s been a busy year for Chabre Vickers, but also a rewarding one. And her work isn’t... -
Community Market Envisioned
Posted on November 28, 2012 | 1 CommentMt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood site has backers By Lee Perlman/ The Portland Observer There are still a few steps to overcome before there is a Latino-themed community market in the Mt.... -
Playground Dedicated
Posted on November 7, 2012 | 3 CommentsArbor Lodge Park makes room for wheelchairs and walkers A new universally-accessible playground with wheelchair and walker-friendly areas at Arbor Lodge Park in north Portland held a grand opening Saturday.... -
Eliot MLK Building Breaks Ground
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 1 CommentNonprofit builds complex for affordability This month workers began construction on a new affordable apartment building for low and moderate income residents off Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard and Cook... -
New Urban Leader
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 1 CommentHumble roots lead Michael Alexander to public service By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer “I understand how to serve a community, because I grew up in one,” said New York-raised... -
Raising the Stakes
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsCasino draws backers, but also opponents By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Advocates proposing a $3 million dollar non-tribal casino—The Grange— might as well be throwing the dice in a... -
Community Treasure
Posted on October 3, 2012 | 1 CommentHistoric Elks Lodge continues to serve The Billy Webb Elks Lodge remains as one of the only buildings in inner north and northeast Portland that still stands as a symbol... -
New Seasons Plans Store on Broadway
Posted on September 26, 2012 | No CommentsAddition to add about 150 jobs to local economy Locally owned and operated New Seasons Market last week announced that it will open a neighborhood grocery store at Northeast Broadway... -
Remodeling by Wesley
Posted on September 26, 2012 | No CommentsBusiness owner puts the customer first Born and raised in Portland, Wesley Johnson has been in business as Remodeling by Wesley for 15 years. “Working for yourself, owning your own...
