Portland Anchor

12/09/2025

"After several years of obstacles and fundraising and multiple locations, lifelong friends Isiah Jones and DeShawn King – both of whom graduated from Central High School as well as Northern Kentucky University – finally achieved their goal of opening a pharmacy at 2306 West Market Street, with the intention of serving and providing care for West Louisville residents, including their own family members."

Read more about Good Brothers Pharmacy from Elijah Humble online now:

After several years of obstacles and fundraising and multiple locations, lifelong friends Isiah Jones and DeShawn King – both of whom graduated from Central High School as well as Northern Kentucky University – finally achieved their goal of opening a pharmacy at 2306 West Market Street, with th...

12/05/2025

Visit the newly renovated Portland Library tomorrow from 10AM to 2PM for a Family Fun Day of programming featuring storytimes, children’s performers, local tablers, and books to give away. We'll be there with plenty of Anchors!

Join Mayor Craig Greenberg, Councilwoman Donna Purvis, Library Director Heather Lowe, and other community leaders as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of our Portland Library on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 10AM, and Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 6th, from 10AM to 2PM.

12/03/2025

The holiday season is here, and with it, December’s Portland Anchor! Have you grabbed a copy yet? Stay tuned for a selection of online articles throughout the month, and make sure to visit the reopened Portland Library for their Family Fun Day on Saturday. We’ll be there!
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11/21/2025

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.

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 peo...

11/19/2025

Anchor readers, make sure to attend this public meeting at Good Shepherd (3511 Rudd Ave.) tomorrow at 4:30PM and make your thoughts known to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on the current status on the loop of Portland Ave., Bank St., and Northwestern Parkway. They're looking to improve these streets as part of their Northwest Louisville Community Connectivity Study, so if you have any feedback let them know!

11/18/2025

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.

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.

11/14/2025

"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!"

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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!

11/11/2025

Read a full, photo-filled recap of Portland Museum’s 12th annual Portland Art and Heritage Fair including the Portland Almost 5K, Portland favorite vendors, film screenings, and more!

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!

11/07/2025

Sons of the American Legion member Same Ivie has achieved the coveted honor of Eagle Scout, and many exciting events are coming up at American Legion Shawnee Post 193 Louisville Kentucky! Tomorrow they'll be hosting a dinner and a play performed by the Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater!

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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!

11/05/2025

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.

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 symph...

11/05/2025

November’s Portland Anchor is here, featuring a full recap of the Portland Art and Heritage Fair, upcoming neighborhood events, and more! Grab one for yourself and subscribe to have the Anchor delivered to your door every month!

10/29/2025

Due to the weather our friends at Family Health Centers, Inc. have rescheduled their annual Trunk or Treat to tomorrow at the Portland neighborhood location! We'll be there with Portland Museum, come bring the kids!