Neighborhood Twitter is the best Twitter, and @FuckingFoster reported on a neighborhood beat like nobody else. Shout out to you guys for being a real one.
It's hip to hate em, but @wweek and @portlandmercury do a decent job covering the haps in our hoods. @emillygprado has been consistently solid in promoting events important to us. Please reply with local feeds you all follow to stay up on what's crackin in our absence:
But most importantly, get out and explore your neighborhood. Stop and talk to people. Grill your bartender. Poking around in seemingly abandoned buildings seems to always turn up something interesting to share. Basically, be curious!
Follow your neighbors and local cheerleaders/curmudgeons (even if you don't agree with them!). Following your area businesses is also a good way to stay up on changes. Communicate with everyone! Regional agencies are a good source.