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POP QUIZ PDX: How Much Do YOU Know About Portland?...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/22

See how well you score in this week's smarty-pants trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey LET'S GO, SMARTY TROUSERS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week, your brain will be tested on how much you know about your fave city in the world, PORTLAND, OR-E-GONE! (Prepare to feel very smart or very

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Good Morning, News: Police Training to Include...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/22

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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Lack of Oversight in Police Training Seminars Raises...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/22

Two law enforcement training conferences in Oregon will feature Dave Grossman, a self-proclaimed expert in “killology" who teaches preparation for combat. by Abe Asher Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is among the most high-profile police trainers in the United States. He’s also one of the most controversial. Grossman is currently scheduled to deliver presentations to law enforcement officers at an FBI National Academy

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Hurry Up and Eat... the Mercury's BURGER WEEK Ends...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/21

by Mercury Promotions We hope you're hungry, Portland—because happening right now and through Sunday, August 25, the Mercury is presenting... OUR BIGGEST PORTLAND BURGER WEEK EVAAARRRRRR! Start salivating, because it’s time once again for humankind’s greatest celebration/accomplishment: The Mercury's Portland Burger Week! And this year, it's our BIGGEST Burger Week yet, because Portlanders have been feasting on delectable, original

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Good Morning, News: MultCo Sheriff Backtracks,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/21

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, our fun and sometimes spicy news roundups, 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

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Recovery: Episode 102,134

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/21

by Anonymous I’m frequently reminded that I made it further than expected. I did a lot of work and made a lot of progress. It just doesn’t look like much because I started at negative numbers. A normal person would not be impressed simply by the fact that I have an address and a bank account. Fuck that. I have a wife and kids. I may even make enough money for once to be considered lower-lower-middle class. Bills paid motherfucker

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SAVAGE LOVE: Game On

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/20

His attempts at spontaneous sex are ANNOYING. Why is he doing it, and how can she get him to STOP? by Dan Savage Straight, monogamous, cisgender couple here. Six years together, two years married. My husband loves board games, problem-solving, and anything that gets his brain going. But like many straight white cis dudes, he’s not particularly aware of what motivates him. He’s also not straightforward with exactly

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Good Morning, News: Foo Fighters Get Fireworks...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/20

by Courtney Vaughn If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, our fun and sometimes spicy news roundups, 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

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Foo Fighters Rock the Hell Out of Portland's New...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/19

On Friday, Providence Park unveiled her new, stadium-show look. She's simultaneously louder than a sports game (bass! fireworks!) and a great place to have your face rocked off. Providence Park: Concert Mode is a great addition to the city. "The way the stage was set up, even the rich zaddies at Multnomah Athletic Club couldn’t sneak a peak, despite the fact that the sound was undoubtedly blowing them out of their Reeboks. by Melissa Locker

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The Top 40 Events in Portland This Week: Aug 19–25, 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/19

Bikini Kill, Rockstar Energy Open, and More by EverOut Staff We've come to work very demure and very mindful, suggesting presentable events from Bikini Kill to Sunny Day Real Estate and from the Rockstar Energy Open to Urban Gleaners' Summer Supper. Now you can carry on with your week! Just remember not to do too much. MONDAY FILM God’s Own CountryJosh O'Connor, aka one-third of Luca Guadagnino's psychosexual romp

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Missed Connections... Sleep Lab

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/19

by Anonymous It's been 2 years and I am still thinking about you. You were my sleep tech, then I literally ran into you buying apples at Trader Joe's!! I know you felt too... Please reach out, you have my number and if you lost it you know how to reach me at work :)

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Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Under Investigation by...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/19

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Portland Elections Office Investigating Rene Gonzalez...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/19

Records show Auditor's Office received three complaints over a $6,400 expenditure by the city commissioner's office to alter his Wikipedia page in the thick of campaign season. by Courtney Vaughn Portland's Elections Office is investigating potential campaign finance violations by City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. The Auditor’s Office, which houses the Elections Office, confirmed the investigation to the Mercury

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Plasma Donation Drama,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/18

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.) • Attorneys Claim Plasma Donation Centers Illegally Discriminate

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This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/17

Seafood Rolls, Two New Food Cart Pods, and Naomi Pomeroy's Last Restaurant by EverOut Staff This week brings two new food cart pods, plus a seafood destination and a pop-up version of the French bistro that late chef Naomi Pomeroy planned to open inside the former Woodsman Tavern space. Read about all of that, plus where to find French-inspired Filet-O-Fish sandwiches and passionfruit margaritas, below. For more

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STREET VIEW: The Past, Present, and Future of Sandy...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/16

Sandy Blvd needs work. But it has good bones, and a rich, fascinating history. by Taylor Griggs Sandy Boulevard is weird. It’s a former state highway that cuts diagonally across Northeast Portland’s otherwise (relatively) tidy street grid, creating dozens of horrible, six-way intersections that can seem impossible to traverse. It’s statistically one of Portland’s most dangerous streets; the site of a

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

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/16

PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, Multnomah Days, and More Cheap & Easy Event Under $15 by EverOut Staff Everybody's working for the weekend—thankfully, it's here. Our cheap and easy guide will help you get your plans on lock with events from PDX Adult Soapbox Derby to Multnomah Days and from the Beaverton Night Market to Leach Botanical Garden's 40th Anniversary Celebration. For more ideas, check out our guide to this

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Good Morning, News: Ghost Gun Makers Say Adding...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/16

by Suzette Smith The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. 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 us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! The biggest Burger Week ever begins next week, and the social media monarchs are dictating that editorial MAKE SURE to space

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Your Guide to Tomato Season in Portland

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/16

Summer 2024 Edition by EverOut Staff In the words of an evergreen 2019 tweet from writer Sarah Lazarus: "Every day we have to wake up, confront the most upsetting shit we’ve ever seen, and then walk around obeying laws and saying 'it’s tomato season.'" That being said...it's tomato season. Glorious, juicy red orbs are everywhere you look, and we highly recommend taking full advantage during their limited run. Here,

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Turn off the Internet

Portland Mercury ·

2024/08/16

by Anonymous I realize you are very worried about the war/climate/economy/election you read about on your phone. I realize you feel powerless to do anything about it. I realize that can be emotionally destabilizing to the point of making you feel physically ill. Well, good news...I have the solution to your problems! It's pretty simple. Just turn off your phone. Go for a walk. Breathe the fresh air. Maybe hug a tree or something. Enjoy

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