Nothing to see here. Twitter Screen Shot Whewwwwww WOTTA DAY, AMIRITE? It’s time to put that last 24 behind you with some funny stuff courtesy of THE INTERNET! It’s the Mercury Cheer Up Club, and we’re bringing you a virtual pant-load of hilarity—so LET’S DO THIS THING RIGHT HERE! Today in “Who needs sports when […]
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Guest Editorial: “Even If Offered a Loan from the Paycheck Protection Program, I Probably Won’t Take It”
Night Light Lounge: Closed due to the COVID-19 crisis. Courtesy Night Light Lounge [The following is an editorial opinion piece written by Paul Stevens, the owner of popular Clinton neighborhood restaurant/bar Night Light Lounge (home of the also very popular Portland Drag Queen Brunch). Due to the COVID-19 crisis, his business closed, and his employees […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News Roundup: COVID-Related Gun Sales, Trump Staff Shakeup, and Wisconsin GOP is Anti-Life
Corrupt Wisconsin Republicans happily put voters lives at risk. Scott Olson / Getty News Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) IN LOCAL NEWS: • As of Monday, Oregon’s confirmed COVID-19 count stood at 1,132 cases […]
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The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Tues April 7
{{ image:1, align:center, width:500 }} LetterkennyBAD NEWS: Tonight was supposed to be the night you got to witness Letterkenny: Live at Revolution Hall—that is, if you were lucky enough to have scored tickets in the three and-a-half minutes they were available back in 2019. Of course, COVID had something to say about all that, and […]
Posted inFood and Drink
The Portland Mercury Presents: Takeout Tuesdays!
This week’s list of featured takeout and delivery options!
The Portland Mercury presents this week’s sponsored list of takeout and delivery options from some of Portland’s best eateries! These sponsored deals are available from Tuesday, April 7 through Monday, April 13. {{image:1, align:center, width:500}} Lovejoy’s Tearoom “Have a tea party at home! Takeout and FREE delivery available Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 AM-4:30 PM. Order online or […]
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Support the Mercury by Buying a Mercury “TP” Tee!
Support the Mercury! Buy a Mercury “TP Tee! You: “DANG IT! I wish there was a way for me to look fashionable AND support the Portland Mercury at the same time!” Us: “NOW THERE IS!“ Introducing the Portland Mercury “TP” Tee! A high quality, super soft, 100 percent cotton T-shirt that depicts two of the […]
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Oregon Prisoners File Lawsuit Against Governor for COVID-19 Response
TXKING/GETTY IMAGES A group of Oregon prisoners have filed a class action lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) and Governor Kate Brown for creating conditions in state prisons that violate inmates’ constitutional rights. The plaintiffs claim that the inability to provide appropriate medical care and allow for social distancing at Oregon’s 14 state […]
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Good Morning, News: Wisconsin’s Pandemic Primary, Oregon’s Record Gun Sales, and Fred Meyer’s New Capacity Limits
We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus has threatened our ability to keep producing the Mercury. If you’re able, please consider donating to the Mercury. Wisconsin’s in-person primary is happening today, despite a statewide stay-at-home order. SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES Good morning, Portland! Gather round, cats, and I will try my […]
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Oregonians Are Buying More Guns During COVID-19 Pandemic
FRANÇOIS VIGNEAULT The threat of COVID-19 has Oregonians buying firearms at record rates. According to Oregon State Police’s database, the number of requests for firearm background checks—a required step to purchasing a gun from a licensed dealer in Oregon—was double the average rate in March. The state’s data shows that on average, the monthly rate […]
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The Mercury Cheer Up Club: Some Quick Laughs to Finish Up Another Long Day!
Attention: Here are the world’s greatest flight attendants. Courtesy Tik Tok As we start a new week, let’s take a deep breath and meditate on our many blessings… LIKE TWITTER! Okay, fine—Twitter is mostly a rotting garbage pile of white male privilege… but occasionally it produces some hilariously sweet tweets, LIKE THESE! Today in “Maybe […]
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Is Your Small Business in Trouble? Check Out This List of Amazing Local Resources.
Sam Thomas / iStock / Getty Images Plus Following the state-wide lockdown caused by COVID-19, owners of small businesses have been faced with a multitude of problems: avoiding layoffs, paying the rent, negotiating with landlords, and trying to maintain service to their customers. It’s an overwhelming, morale-crushing situation that most owners have never encountered. Luckily […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News Roundup: Oregon Cases Top 1,000, Boris Johnson Taken to ICU, and Wells Fargo Screws Us Again
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sent to intensive care after developing serious COVID symptoms. Leon Neal / Getty News Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • Oregon saw its number of coronavirus cases pass […]