Black Zombie Will School You Like a Real-Life Monsters High
Documentary filmmaker Maya Annik Bedford tells the tale of how the zombie traveled from Haiti to Hollywood
All Aboard the Indian Flavor Express
These curries will transport your tastebuds.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Sept 28-Oct 4
This week: A trip-hop legend, three days of poetry, and two new stage productions.
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Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote
Despite the public’s deafening calls for stronger enforcement measures, ISQ will take over Zenith Energy’s role at the controversial CEI Hub with no additional changes.
Biding His Primetime: Robert Pattinson Attains Peak Weird Guy Form
Director Lance Oppenheim’s debut is a seething 2000s fever dream.
All You Can Eat at Alma
The Balkan restaurant serves up an all-you-can-eat feast of small plates for $55.
Portland Vampire Novel Coffin Moon Will Be Adapted for a TV Series
Paramount TV and Iron Ocean are developing Keith Rosson’s supernatural page-turner set in the Rose City.
Romancing Portland Taught Me How to Embrace Writing Smut
For your pleasure, we attended the Rose City’s new romance pop culture fest in a tall powdered wig.
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
New complaints ask state elections office to investigate whether Chief Bob Day is using his position and influence to try to unseat a city councilor.
Portland Fire Treats Fans to a 90-82 Win Against Valkyries to Close Season
“Just one time—we have to beat them just one time,” a gleeful Carla Leite said.
How a Chicken Beauty Contest Ended Up Meaning Something
Portland’s most attractive chickens gave the crowd something to cluck about.
The Richmond Club Revamps a Classic Division Street Bar
The team from Double Dragon has taken over with chicken frites, burnt honey cheesecake, and an oolong old fashioned.
Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors
The new, recently launched online coalition quotes local business owners and pushes for “progressive governance.” Its political ties raise questions over its true aims.
The Mercury is Suing Councilor Dan Ryan. Here’s Why.
The lawsuit seeks disclosure of public records dating back to 2025.
TBA Review: Rimini Protokoll Turns an Ordinary Stroll Into Theater
The festival is over, but the interactive app The Walks remains, offering a new way to explore familiar surroundings.