Category Archives: Jeff Lynott

Happy weekend, FoPo!

It seems like a lot’s going on in and around the ‘hood.  As always, we lead you into the weekend with tidbits galore.  Enjoy, and have a nice, relaxing few days.  We’ll catch you on Monday. – Sweetness Bakery and … Continue reading

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Foster Streetscape

Since 2003, Foster Road has been eagerly waiting for a city-adopted, collaboratively planned facelift.  This facelift, long overdue, and hoped for well before 2003, has become somewhat of rallying point for many in the neighborhood, including those in Mt. Scott-Arleta. … Continue reading

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Happy Weekend, FoPo!

Well, the arctic blast that wasn’t did, at least, produce some snow earlier in the week.  Most people were asleep when the snow dumped, though, and what remained in the morning was pretty minimal.  And as we know, it’s not … Continue reading

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FoPo ranked 26th most walkable neighborhood in Portland

It’s not first place.  Not even second or third.  But in a city that works tirelessly to eliminate the need for a car, if not altogether discouraging it, an above average ranking is an accomplishment. Again, we’re not at the … Continue reading

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Happy weekend, FoPo!

It’s Friday, and we’re settling in for a cold, three day weekend.  Apparently there’s snow in the forecast.  Also, Martin Luther King will have been 83 on Sunday.  It’s sad how many leaders we lost during the ’60s, and how … Continue reading

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Maintaining our character during changing times

On the surface, Foster-Powell presents a dichotomy: on one hand, a rough-around-the-edges collection of substandard housing, and a dreary and bleak commercial strip that bears its name; on the other, a snapshot of change, with renovated homes, landscaped yards, and … Continue reading

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