Together a group of driven Portlanders led by Skyler Miller removed nearly 15,000 pounds of trash and hundreds of needles from the neighborhood! That’s 15,000 pounds of change. 15,000 pounds of hope. 15,000 pounds of proof that when a community comes together, anything is possible.
Year: 2025
Honoring Local Leaders Judy Schroeder and Gary Watrous, Presented by Portland Save A Lot
Gary & Judy met at UK when he was teaching architecture and she was studying community development. Eventually, after they got married (nearly 54 years ago!) she persuaded him to move back home to Louisville and Portland where they happily raised their three kids, and did much more along the way!
The Portland Art and Heritage Fair Returns For Another Year of Neighborhood Love!
Read a full recap of Portland Museum’s 12th annual Portland Art and Heritage Fair including the Portland Almost 5K, Portland favorite vendors, film screenings, and more!
Kentucky State University and Louisville Grows Launch Initiative to Build Environmental Pathways in West Louisville
A new partnership between Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources and Louisville Grows is helping strengthen Portland- expanding access to training in conservation, urban forestry, horticulture, and community agriculture while investing directly in the people who live and work in the community.
American Legion Shawnee Post 193 News and Upcoming Events
Sons of the American Legion member Same Ivie has achieved the coveted honor of Eagle Scout, and many exciting events are coming up at Shawnee Post 193!
Louisville Orchestra Returns to Portland’s Neighborhood House With Free Concert
The Louisville Orchestra is proud to kick off its 2025–2026 Music Without Borders series with a free concert at Portland’s Neighborhood House (201 N 25th St, Louisville, KY 40212) on Friday, November 7th at 7:30 PM, offering residents the opportunity to experience the power and joy of live symphonic music right in their own neighborhood.
sonaBLAST! Record Label Embraces Local Talent, Has Roots In Portland
Jaxon Lee Swain has been a Portland resident since 2015, but he’s been working with sonaBLAST! Records since 2011, after a stint managing the local music section at beloved and departed Louisville record store Ear-X-Tacy for many years. When the shop closed, he asked if the label needed any help, and he’s been there ever since.
The Portland Anchors Take The Field!
They say what is old is bound to become new again, and we’re lucky in our 50th year to find some new life thanks to the young people of the Portland Youth League 8U who this season will compete under the name “The Portland Anchors.”
Honoring Local Leaders Larry and Kathie Stoess, Presented by Portland Save A Lot
Honoring the accomplishments and continued presence of Church of the Promise, Celebrate Recovery, and Table Cafe founders Larry and Kathie Stoess.
Western Middle School for the Arts to Present Annual Spooky Concert
The Western Middle Band, Orchestra, and Piano/Digital Music programs will create the first annual Spooky Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. “You’ll laugh, you’ll shiver, and you’ll definitely leave humming a tune” said WMSA Band Director Adam Bullock.