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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/18

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events

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You call that a government?

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/18

by Anonymous I come from the future where we buried capital and colony, and secured enduring peace and plenty through eternal revolution. It boggles my mind that not only are such atrocities as poverty wantonly inflicted, but the way-of-things in America *depends* on that cruelty. The reserve army of labor exists solely to depress the price of labor, and labor only has a price as a result of normalized wage slavery. You call the

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POP QUIZ PDX: Swimming with the STARS! 🤩

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/18

See how well YOU score on this week's local news & entertainment trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey WHAT'S UP, SMART STUFF? 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 swimming in Portland, celebrities born in Portland, and hell-mouths in Portland

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Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Called 911 After Being...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/18

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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! 👋 After some early clouds, get ready for (SURPRISE!) more sun, and a high of 87—which for me is "doable." Speaking of

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I Don't Like Kids Anymore

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/18

by Anonymous I used to love kids. I was a career nanny for a long time. I grew up in farm country and so was tasked with watching my newborn cousins beginning when I was 12, while my relatives worked our farm. It wasn't always easy but I loved caring for and interacting with little beings. As I got older and life posed the stress and responsibility that comes with being an adult, I came to hold dear the experience of spending time with

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Hear in Portland: Oregon Wildfires Ignited...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/18

From our Hear in Portland music column this week: •Blossom and Night Heron split the bill at Hey, Love •the beatmaker-focused showcase A Beat Happening lands at L’Atelier Yaffe • We're loving rapper Rasheed Jamal's first album in five years. by Jenni Moore Well folks, we’re officially in the middle of summer, AKA the busiest time of year for our live music calendars. In case you needed to

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Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 3

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/17

These candidates are running in the district located mostly in inner Southeast Portland. by Courtney Vaughn Updated: July 17 This page will be updated as new candidates file for election. Thanks to a charter reform measure passed by voters in 2022, Portland is getting a new form of government, and it will come with a brand new districting system. In November 2024, Portlanders will vote for City Council members in

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Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 2

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/17

These candidates are running in the district located in North and Northeast Portland. by Taylor Griggs Updated: July 17 This page will be updated as new candidates file for election. Thanks to a charter reform measure passed by voters in 2022, Portland is getting a new form of government, and it will come with a brand new districting system. In November 2024, Portlanders will vote for city council members in one of

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Next Wednesday! It's the Hilarious "Two Evils with...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/17

It’s audience vs. a special guest contestant in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil! by Mercury Promotions Who's ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you're in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate (and Wm. Steven Humphrey from the Mercury as "the voice of

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Good Morning, News: Red Flag Warning, Measles in...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/17

by Taylor Griggs 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! After a nearly 100 degree day yesterday, temperatures are set to sit in the high 80s today. I have to say, I'm starting to

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Use it or lose it

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/17

by Anonymous why are portland streets IN THE BUSIEST PARTS OF TOWN so destroyed? do citizens not complain enough to do something about it? why am i paying taxes for drivable streets AND for my cars destroyed suspension? does the city not realize how expensive suspension repairs are on top of everything else in this now criminally expensive city costs? fix the streets or fix my suspension. i can tell you which one will be cheaper when you

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Remembering Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Whose Vision Cemented...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/16

Food critic Andrea Damewood remembers Chef Naomi Pomeroy—"the foundation, then the matriarch, of Portland’s incredibly influential food scene"—in this thoughtful essay. https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/2024/07/16/47306576/remembering-chef-naomi-pomeroy-whose-vision-cemented-portlands-rustic-yet-refined-reputation Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy had a hand in making Portland what it is today, writes critic Andrea Damewood. She's not just talking about

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Don't Sleep on Stand-up Comedian Joe Pera

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/16

Meet the master of ambient comedy when he plays Rev Hall this weekend. by Dave Segal Joe Pera is the ace knuckleball pitcher of comedy. The Buffalo-born comedian's jokes come at you slowly and unpredictably; while they may initially seem underwhelming compared to those of high-velocity comics, they invariably wind up in the strike zone and make you shake your head in disbelief and amusement at their off-kilter

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SAVAGE LOVE: Solo Survivor

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/16

"After time apart (and having sex with others), should we introduce new people into our relationship?" by Dan Savage I am gay and in love. I’ve been in a non-traditional monogamous relationship for the last three years. We’ve had a few threesomes during our time we’ve been together, and we have attended a few sex parties. Recently, we had to spend time in different places and experienced things with other guys

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Good Morning, News: Portland Mourns a Beloved Chef,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/16

by Courtney Vaughn If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendars, 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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The SUMMER OF SLUSHIES Is Happening Right Now... and...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/15

Cool your butt down with delicious frozen cocktails from 23 of your fave bars (and they're only $8 each)! by Mercury Promotions Happening right now (and running all damn month)... it's the coolest, most delicious event of the summer! The Portland Mercury, and our pals at Jim Beam, proudly present the Summer of Slushies! Get boozy, frozen, custom-made slushies at your favorite bars during the entire month of

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Help!

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/15

by Anonymous I am 81 years old and thinking of running away from home. You see I live in a maladapted and abusive family. And I just can’t take it anymore. My home is the United States of America. My family consists of the people of that country. We have a lot of father figures in my home. Actually, the only figures that seem to matter to my many siblings are the father figures. There are the political leaders, the clergymen, the chief

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The Top 51 Events in Portland This Week: July 15–21,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/15

Portland Pride, Portugal. The Man, and More by EverOut Staff Hey Portland! An exciting week lies ahead, culminating in Pride Weekend! We're here to guide you through from start to finish, with events from the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Portland Pride Parade to Dollapalooza 3000 and from Portugal. The Man to Fuji to Hood: Japan/Oregon Beer, Cider & Culture Fest. MONDAY FILM Thank God It's Queer: Rope

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THE TRASH REPORT: Too Much is Happening! This Sucks!!

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/15

Get ready for an overwhelming can of the week's hottest trash! by Elinor Jones Hi, Trash Pandas! Welcome to The Trash Report, your Portland home for news, gossip, and flailing. I'm not so much Elinor Jones as the stunned husk of a woman who yearns for precedented times. Crazy weekend, huh? You know shit's bleak when I walk away from the internet and start cleaning. Let's just say that at least my gorgeously

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Good Morning, News: A Tale of Two Music Venues, Fun...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/15

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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! 👋 Get ready for another sunny, warm week with highs topping out at 88 today, and touching or exceeding 90 through

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