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Belmont Library Is Back: A Southeast Portland Staple Reopens
After nearly two years of construction, Belmont Library has reopened in Southeast Portland with a major expansion, new children’s and teen spaces, community rooms, updated technology, local art, and a full slate of neighborhood programming. Here’s what to know about this beloved library’s next chapter.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Lents Neighborhood
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the up and coming Southeast neighborhood gem of Lents, from its history to current livability.
Downtown Eastside: Portland’s Eastside Industrial District
Learn about some of the new kids on the block in Portland's SE Industrial District, the neighborhood’s growing tech scene, and a who’s who of those that have weathered the changes.
Don’t Call It Felony Flats: The Foster-Powell Neighborhood
Learn more about the neighborhood once known as Felony Flats: Foster-Powell, and the storied past of one of Portland’s most enticing neighborhoods.
October in the Portland metro is basically a love language — crisp air, changing leaves, harvest farms, and a calendar packed with some of the best events of the year. Whether you're in the mood for world premiere opera, pumpkin boats, art studio tours, or simply a glass of cider among the apple orchards, this month has something worth showing up for. Here's our roundup of October events we think belong on your calendar.