Portland Anchor

06/24/2026

Portland Now, Inc. Presents: Five-Star Neighborhood Reviews

Check out this collection of well written high praise of our beloved Portland gathered by Portland Now, Inc.! Here's an example:
“At first it felt like a piece of candy, rough on the outside, sweet on the inside. As you linger, it becomes like chocolate wine; something you thought weird but just might be the best experience of a lifetime.”

"At first it felt like a piece of candy, rough on the outside, sweet on the inside. As you linger, it becomes like chocolate wine; something you thought weird but just might be the best experience of a lifetime."

06/19/2026

Beyond the Track: A Louisville Habitat Story of Impact with Ford
"While most of Louisville was celebrating Oaks Day at Churchill Downs, something equally meaningful was happening just a few miles away. Ford employees were building more than a wall. They were building the future of homeownership for a Louisville family."

Read this full story of generosity from volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville and Ford:

While most of Louisville was celebrating Oaks Day at Churchill Downs, something equally meaningful was happening just a few miles away. Ford employees were building more than a wall. They were building the future of homeownership for a Louisville family.

06/17/2026

KyCAD Students Lead Anchored to Portland Pop-Up Exhibition

"Site + Research students at Kentucky College of Art and Design spent three weeks in Louisville’s Shawnee and Portland neighborhoods, researching the histories of people and places that inform the area’s social landscape."

Read the full story and see more pictures here:

Site + Research students at Kentucky College of Art and Design spent three weeks in Louisville’s Shawnee and Portland neighborhoods, researching the histories of people and places that inform the area’s social landscape.

06/03/2026

Our June cover story is of course the Portland Festival - Louisville, KY, which is returning THIS WEEKEND bigger and better than ever with 2 stages of live music , 150+ vendors, a car show, the parade, food trucks, and more! Make sure to swing by sometime Friday from 5PM to 11PM and Saturday from 1PM to 11PM, with the parade beginning at noon. Come say hey to us, we'll be tabling with Anchors a-plenty, or pick up a copy of June's issue today!

05/29/2026

Get Ready for the 52nd Annual Portland Festival - Louisville, KY!

"Join us for Louisville’s favorite neighborhood tradition the Portland Festival on June 5th & 6th, 2026! This 100% volunteer-run event is FREE TO ATTEND and packed with fun for the whole family. Get the full schedule of activities here!"

Join us for Louisville's favorite neighborhood tradition the Portland Festival on June 5 & 6, 2026! This 100% volunteer-run event is FREE TO ATTEND and packed with fun for the whole family. Get the full schedule of activities here!

05/27/2026

Read all about the many amazing offerings coming to the Portland branch of the Louisville Free Public Library including the Summer Reading Program, family events, and telescopes:

Read all about the many amazing offerings coming to the Portland Library including the Summer Reading Program, family events, and telescopes!

05/21/2026

Shawnee Post 193 Gives Another Great Year of Easter Egg Hunting at Good Shepherd

"5,000 eggs were strategically placed across the yard. A hot meal was provided for everyone that came. Easter Baskets were given to each child, along with a bag of candy. Door prizes were given that included 6 new bicycles. All in all, it was a fantastic day for all of us."

Read the full article from Steve Trout online now:

5,000 eggs were strategically placed across the yard. A hot meal was provided for everyone that came. Easter Baskets were given to each child, along with a bag of candy. Door prizes were given that included 6 new bicycles. All in all, it was a fantastic day for all of us.

05/19/2026

Portal Book Shop Set & Setting Adds Coffee Service

"Last November, owner Kaleigh Basso moved her Set & Setting book shop – located in Portal Louisville at 1512 Portland Avenue – to a new location within the complex, now closer to the entrance and with the added upgrade of West Lou Coffee."

Read the full profile by Elijah Daniel Humble online now:

Portland's bookstore Set & Setting has gotten an upgrade at 1512 Portland Ave., now serving locally brewed coffee! Also, get a list of the month's upcoming concerts at PORTAL!

05/14/2026

Portland Museum Displays Inmate Artwork with Exhibit “Human, too”

"Last year, I started volunteering to teach art classes inside Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. One dorm in particular brought so much enthusiasm that we set out to collaborate on an exhibition about their experiences. This dorm was Chance 4 Change, a 90-day substance abuse recovery program."

Learn all about Portland Museum’s exhibition “Human, too,” featuring artwork from inmates in LMDC’s Chance 4 Change program, from its curator Erica Lewis:

Learn all about how Portland Museum's exhibition "Human, too," featuring artwork from inmates in LMDC’s Chance 4 Change program, came together from its curator Erica Lewis.

05/07/2026

April showers brought May flowers, including this month’s Portland Anchor! Our cover story is Portland Museum's amazing new exhibit “Human, too” featuring artwork from inmates in LMDC’s Chance4Change substance abuse recovery program. Stay tuned for a whole behind-the-scenes breakdown from its primary curator Erica Lewis, or grab an Anchor and read it today!
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