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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: June 23–29

This week: nachos, rock history (the geological kind), and a band name we regret Googling.
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Welcome to the Mercury‘s Do This, Do That! Not that we think we’re the experts or anything (okay, we definitely think we’re the experts), but our new round-up of the week’s best arts and entertainment events should make filling your calendar just a smidge easier. Expect nachos galore, cinematic poetry, a dairy-fueled bike ride, the […]

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Don’t Miss BlackOut—the Special City Club Event!

A panel of Black Portlanders discussing the state of racial justice.
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Were you moved by the powerful voices found in BlackOut: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland’s Racial Justice Movement—the glossy magazine from creator Donovan Scribes with the Portland Mercury, curated and written by Black Portlanders?  Now you can go even deeper with a special City Club event featuring Scribes and three BlackOut writers in a panel […]

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Don’t Miss BlackOut: The Gallery Show

An exhibition of art, words, and remembrance, dedicated to the memory of George Floyd.
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BlackOut: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland’s Racial Justice Movement is a joint production from Donovan Scribes and the Portland Mercury, written exclusively by Black Portlanders, to remember and reflect on the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, and the 100+ days of protests in Portland that same year. You […]

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A Pod Grows in Brooklyn

Southeast’s new food cart destination is a prime example of next-generation, souped-up pods.
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Food cart pods have a rich history here in Portland, popping up organically in the early-to-mid 2010s due to a combo platter of rising commercial rents, creative chefs looking to try something new, and the insatiable appetite of city dwellers. They’ve become a symbol of the city, and with dozens of pods scattered in every […]

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UPDATE: Multnomah County to Open Two Additional Warming Shelters; Extend Hours During Winter Storm

No one will be turned away, and free rides are being offered to shelters.
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UPDATE FRIDAY FEB 14: Multnomah County officials have announced they will be extending the hours of all eight warming shelters currently in operation following yesterday’s winter storm. All shelters will remain open today (Friday, Feb 14), through at least 10 am tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 15). Officials are also looking for volunteers to help staff the […]

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2024 Wrapped: Top Stories That Emerged From Portland City Hall

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2024 marked the last year of Portland’s commission form of government. The year was punctuated by a scramble to implement a city charter overhaul and to get City Council chambers remodeled to accommodate an incoming 12-person Council. Along the way, city leaders also responded to public pressure over public drug use and unsheltered homelessness, all […]

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UPDATED: Cooling Centers Reopen Tuesday Amid Deadly Heat Wave

Three sites will operate until 10 pm Tuesday, offering a place for people and pets to cool down. Water and snacks will be provided.
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Originally published: Friday, July 5 Update 1:25 pm Tuesday, July 9: Three cooling centers reopened today (Tuesday, July 9) at noon and will stay open until 10 pm, as temperatures could reach 103 degrees in the Portland area. See below for details.  Update 1:10 pm, July 8: Multnomah County will reopen its three daytime cooling […]

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Emergency Warming Shelters Opening Wednesday Night

Multnomah County announces four shelters and extra beds will open around the region as snow is predicted for some areas
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Multnomah County will open emergency warming shelters tonight, starting at 8 pm. With the possibility of snow in some areas of Portland, County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson said a state of emergency will trigger the opening of four severe weather shelters and a “limited number of severe weather beds” at a year-round shelter already in […]

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