Portland Mercado experienced a fire early in the morning of Wednesday 3-January.

https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/01/03/devastating-fire-rips-through-the-portland-mercado/

Firefighters cut into the roof to vent smoke and battle the fire. All 11 businesses here are closed until further notice. Please consider a donation to assist with recovery.

https://portlandmercado.org/firerelief

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Mt. Scott Community Center in Southeast Portland closes until 2025

"Portlanders who rely on Mt. Scott’s classes and services have been assured that other nearby city centers — like Woodstock Community Center and the East Portland Community Center — have expanded their services to accommodate the displaced patrons."

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/11/23/mt-scott-community-center-renovation-closed/

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Join the 82nd Avenue Coalition and Metro for community conversation about 82nd Avenue.

https://www.portland.gov/transportation/planning/82nd-avenue/events/2023/6/15/82nd-avenue-community-conversation

This workshop will focus on the southern portion of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Powellhurst-Gilbert, Mt. Scott Arleta, Foster-Powell, and Lents neighborhoods.

This event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Woodmere Elementary (7900 SE Duke St, Portland, OR 97206)

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