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Disillusioned, But Determined: Portland Activists...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/11

Recent Portland protests paled in comparison to those of 2020. Are demonstrators giving up or writing a new game plan? by Adlai Coleman “I’m regularly asked two questions, almost daily, since I started a year ago,” said Portland Police Chief Bob Day at a press conference on November 1. “What’s gonna happen on election day? What’s gonna happen during the week of the elections?” Flanked by various law enforcement

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Time to rebrand your front lawns

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/11

by Anonymous Look, I'm not happy with all the election results either—particularly a lot of the ones on a federal level. But if you still have a sign up for the November 2024 election—especially if it's a sign for a losing candidate—it's time to take the thing down. Who are you helping? Grieve however you need to grieve, do your thing, but please, for the love of all that is (un)holy, let us be unburdened by what has been and what will

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Good Morning, News: Judges Block Grocery Store...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/11

by Taylor Griggs If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no

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With $850 Million Secured, ODOT Plans to Break Ground...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/11

A recent funding allocation gives ODOT enough to start the long-awaited I-5 expansion—but the agency doesn’t have enough to finish the rest of the project. by Taylor Griggs Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials say after years of planning amid financial and political uncertainty, the state can finally begin work on its plan to expand and cap I-5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter next

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If You Make a Post While Angry

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/11

by Anonymous It'll probably look like this post I'm making right now; and it will probably describe something of a similar nature. Like how a minute ago I was stepping into a crosswalk immediately after a car passes by, and then suddenly the car behind it accelerates, cutting off all the other vehicles in the intersection (who had the right of way) and SLAMS on it's breaks once she finally sees me. I'm about a quarter of the way through

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Portland Drag Queen, Sue from Corporate, Bids the...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/10

Sue delivers talking points on how many wigs it takes to move cross-country, and why nothing is scarier than corporate culture. by HR Smith Lovers of local drag have likely heard that our city's bedazzled micromanager Sue from Corporate will soon leave Portland for the cobblestoned streets of Savannah, Georgia. The lifelong Oregonian and regular visage at horror-themed drag shows and her now-defunct Corporate

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SAVAGE LOVE: Out and About

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/10

At 45, a married woman discovers she's a lesbian—but wants to stay married to her man, AND keep her girlfriend, AND be accepted by her family. Can she have it all? by Dan Savage I’m a 45-year-old cis woman. I’ve been married to a cis man for almost twenty years. About a year and a half ago, I made out with a woman at a party, and everything clicked. I realized something was missing in my life, and I started

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Good Morning, News: CEO Shooting Suspect in Jail, a...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/10

by Courtney Vaughn Good morning, Portland! The weather forecast says we’re in for a partly sunny, but chilly day. Today’s temps will likely peak at 45 degrees and drop down to a bone-chilling 34 degrees.🥶 As Festivus approaches, we’ve reached that point of the year where roof lines and porches are aglow, and string lights dance across tree limbs. It’s truly a joyous, spirit-lifting sight. And for some reason, a month from now, when

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The Top 45 Events in Portland This Week: Dec 9–15, 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/09

A John Legend Christmas, Kevin Smith, and More by EverOut Staff The year of our lordt 2024 is quickly drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean December is leaving us with bottom of the barrel events. There's still plenty worth throwing on your calendar, from A John Legend Christmas to A Drag Queen Christmas and from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me featuring special guest Sheryl Lee to An Evening with Kevin

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THE TRASH REPORT: On Casseroles and Capitalism

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/09

Eat up, trash pandas! It's a buffet of the week's trashiest gossip. by Elinor Jones Hello my sweet angel baby Trash Pandas! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I'm Elinor Jones, currently recovering from the annual macaroni and cheese cookout I host with my friends. Ever eaten six kinds of macaroni and cheese in one sitting? There are worse things than a cheap rum hangover, and it's being 40 and trying to digest

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Good Morning, News: A Portland Plan That Works,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/09

by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there

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Still Not Awake Yet

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/08

by Anonymous It seems like so many people are dying lately that aren't my close personal friends, but nevertheless are individuals who I think are awesome and have made an impactful impression on me. It's also usually the case that no cause of death is mentioned. Not just initially, but later. I'm not about to go asking around as it's obviously a sensitive topic (or so it would seem). But is it really? All these people are passing away

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: More Newspapers Unionizing,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/08

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) • Street Roots Staff Announce Intent to Unionize Street Roots staff

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Dan Ryan Announces District 3 Council Candidate as...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

A veteran City Hall executive who recently ran for a Council seat will lead Ryan's office. Mayor-elect Keith Wilson has also picked a top staffer.by Courtney Vaughn A former Portland Fire & Rescue executive who ran for a seat in Portland’s City Council District 3 has been tapped as Dan Ryan’s new chief of staff. Kezia Wanner, a veteran city staffer who previously worked in management roles with Portland’s fire and

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This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

Freshly Ground Burgers, Cozy Soup, and A New Coffee Shop by EverOut Staff As we enter the remaining days of 2024, warm up with scratch-made broths from Güero's new cart Lucky Soup, burgers from the new Podnah’s Pit sibling Lone Star Burger Bar, and steaming coffee from Better Days Cafe. Plus, find out where to get sparkling wine and candy cane macarons this weekend. For more ideas, check out our Portland eggnog

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

ScanFair, Holiday Vegan Night Market, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Put your work week woes behind you and get into some fun this weekend at events from ScanFair to the PUBLICATION+ FAIR and from the Holiday Vegan Night Market to the Portland Holiday Brew Fest. For more ideas, check out our roundup of this week's top events or our December events guide. FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC Color

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Good Morning, News: Seasonal Deer Entanglements,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

Enough about cuffing season, tell me about seasonal deer entanglements by Suzette Smith The Mercury provides its readers with interesting and useful news & culture reporting every single day. If you appreciate that, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. If you read something you like, something you don't like but are glad to know about, and/or something you can't find anywhere

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Where to Find Eggnog in Portland for Winter 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

Pacific Standard, Deadshot, and More by EverOut Staff Whether you love it or hate it, it's likely you have strong feelings regarding eggnog. The rich, sweet holiday drink takes many forms, but usually contains some combination of milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, whipped egg whites, and optional booze. It's only here for a limited time, so to help you make the most of 'nog season, we've gathered a selection of options

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Trimet cops are assholes

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

by Anonymous I was just on the bus with about 6 other passengers when we were stopped and boarded by 8 fare inspectors who gruffly demanded we show proof of fare. This is a bus where we all already showed proof of fare to the driver. I imagine you pay your fare inspectors at least $20 an hour. Of course all 6 riders had already paid their fare, so that was a complete waste of everyone's time. But even if all 6 of us were fare evaders,

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Can Portland's New Independent Monitor Help Prevent...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/12/06

With nearly $3.3 million paid out to injured protesters, a follow-up assessment highlights Portland Police Bureau’s progress and shortcomings on new policies, crowd control tactics. by Courtney Vaughn Dustin Ferreira wasn’t looking for a fight. Ferreira recently accepted a $400,000 legal settlement with the city of Portland and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) over a bodily injury lawsuit stemming from

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