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Marjorie Skinner
Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and other arts and feature sections of the paper. She has been writing about Portland life and culture for the Mercury since 2001, produces one of Portland's largest annual spring fashion shows, and occasionally answers emails.
Posted inFashion
New In: Fashion/Retail/Design News with the Full Moon Gathering, Pinkham Millinery, and Yo Vintage!
—The last year has seen a couple editions of the Full Moon Gathering workshop—a female-focused happening originally held at the Sou’wester that combines a little bit of local vending with career advice of some sort, and a heavily wooed-out vibe. In their own words: “With the company of other radical female Creatives, these retreats set […]
Posted inArtsy
Forest for the Trees Returns to Make Portland Better Looking
The longer the Forest for the Trees project sticks around, the more visible the gifts they bring to the city become. 2015 will be the third year of the non-profit’s endeavors in Portland: They facilitate the creation of the large-scale murals that have been increasingly dotting the city’s landscape, keeping an approximately 50/50 mix between […]
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This Week’s Letters Section!: “Screw You for Coming up with Burger Week.”
First we give you weed, then we give you access to cheap, delicious burgers. But before we get to Burger Week, there is no new news about whoever stabbed two cats in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The person in question may be laying low, mindful of the ire of the city’s cat-lovers, but on the plus […]
Posted inCannabis
Even More Marijuana Freakouts from the Mercury Weed Survey!
Most of the people who filled out our first-ever Weed Survey (full results here) are no spring chickens; here’s how the frequency of cannabis usage breaks down among respondents: Daily: 24.8%A few times a week: 23.5%Wake ‘n’ bake: 22.5%A couple times a month: 12.8%Maybe once a year: 4.3%Monthly: 4.1%Every six months: 3.1%Never: 3.1%Can’t remember: 1.6% […]
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Outtakes from the Stupidest Conversations You’ve Had While Stoned
The detailed results of our first-ever Weed Survey are out! There’s lots of interesting info there, but I must say that the fill-in answers are my favorite. The one-line descriptions of your marijuana adventures are hilarious—except when they’re totally scary. You should check out the whole thing, but as a bonus, here are some of […]
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Weed the People
The Mercury‘s Cannabis Legalization Issue
The Mercury‘s cannabis legalization issue is here.
Posted inCannabis
The Results of the Mercury Weed Survey!
A fill third (33.3%) of the 750-plus people who took the Mercury‘s “Pot Shot” Weed Survey [Feature, April 15] claimed to be “vaping right now,” so let’s see what that plant synergy hath wrought. But first, let’s get something out of the way: These numbers… don’t add up. Try not to think about it too […]
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Dispensing the Possibilities
Three Medical Dispensaries Make the Case for Putting Recreational Cannabis in Their Hands
Three medical dispensaries make the case for putting recreational cannabis in their hands.
Posted inSports
Phil Knight to Leave Nike
The AP is reporting that Nike co-founder Phil Knight has announced he’s stepping down at the age of 76. He leaves with the recommendation that Nike President and CEO Mark Parker succeed him as Chairman of the company. His son, Travis, was also given a spot on the board of directors today. It’s not terribly […]
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This Week’s Style Events: Evo, Halo, Timbuk2 and More
• If you’re gearing up for an activity-heavy summer, take a gander at the dizzying array of price slashing happening during Evo’s Fourth of July sale (happening now). Whether you’re looking for a specific brand (select North Face is up to 35 percent off), sport (skate, swim, surf), or the giant shop’s streetwear options, chances […]