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.
Year: 2025
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.
Jerry Cox Celebrates 19 Years at Portland Kroger
Jerry Cox is a Portland resident celebrating his 19 year anniversary at the Portland Kroger. He has never missed a shift in that time. Jerry doesn’t drive but that doesn’t stop him. He walks back & forth from 19th & Duncan to 35th & Bank regardless of the weather. In fact, Jerry even walks to his church in Jeffersonville Indiana!
The Tarascon Brothers and Shippingport, Kentucky
The story of the Tarascon Brothers, Louis and John, began as one of dreams, entrepreneurship, and commercial success. It ended in failure, financial ruin, and personal tragedy.
Rosetta Chapel Opens Its Doors to Spread Gospel of Music in Portland
For the past couple years, fans of independent and underground music from all over Louisville have discovered a hidden treasure near 20th and Main Street in Portland: the Rosetta Chapel, a performance space which has hosted dozens of bands of all varieties, and also happens to be the home of Daniel Barber, a multi-media sculpture artist. He started out having dance parties with his friends, and the scene organically expanded into serving as a home for live music. The home’s namesake, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, is the “godmother of rock and roll,” the gospel blues singer and guitar innovator from the 1930s and ‘40s who influenced the likes of Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Tina Turner and Elvis Presley. The striking mural on the side of the church was created by prominent local artist Damon Thompson, whose work can be found on urban spaces all over Louisville.