Portland is home to many so-called “haunted” businesses, residences, and public spaces. (See “Portland’s Most Haunted Places [That You Never Knew Were Super Fucking Haunted]!” on pg. 5 for more examples.) But how haunted are they really? The Mercury decided to find out by picking four of Portland’s most famously spooky places and testing their […]
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How Does Community Policing Fit into a Changing Portland?
It’s dusk on a sleepy Sunday in North Portland, and the afternoon rain has finally ceded to a blushing sunset. Outside a two-story apartment complex, the calm is interrupted by three sharp knocks on a wooden door and an authoritative yell: “Portland police!” It’s a jarring thing for anyone to hear—especially those living in this […]
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10 Reasons Why It’s Going to Be an Epic Season for the Portland Trailblazers
Another awesome NBA season is upon us, Rip City, and now it’s time to bone up on your Blazer knowledge. Can the Blazers top last year’s improbable, magical run to the Western Conference Finals? Behold, you are now presented with 10 solid reasons this year is going to be huuuge. 10. The Big Shake-Up Trade […]
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Hall Monitor: Dirty Money
Portland has a Trump problem. No, it’s not another symbolic lawsuit filed against the Trump administration by the City of Portland. It’s the fact that a US ambassador who played a key role in Trump’s potentially impeachable negotiations with the Ukrainian government also happens to be one of Portland’s most generous campaign donors. While there […]
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Can the People Wanting to Bring Major League Baseball to Portland Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
Terminal 2 is bleak. On a wet, gray, late-summer morning, the 45-acre property owned by the Port of Portland—just north of downtown—feels desolate. The hulking cranes are immobile. A massive metal storage building appears, from a distance, to be completely empty. And the parking lots that skirt the edge of Northwest Front are being taken […]
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Portland’s Unelected Leaders
In Portland, anyone can be a leader. While some were appointed by voters, many of the people guiding city policymaking and popular movements aren’t elected officials (and have no interest in becoming one). From lawyers to anti-fascists to millionaires, these unelected leaders play an integral role in shaping Portland’s future. The Researcher: Marisa Zapata Marisa […]
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Where to See Portland’s Best Sex Shows
Portland’s strip clubs and dancers get a lot of attention (and for good reason), but they aren’t the only ones producing great shows that involve sexy stuff! Check out this handy primer for some of Portland’s sex-based shows you should obviously be checking out. The Mystery Box Show This long-running, wildly entertaining storytelling show spotlights […]
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Attend a Portland Sports Game
For fans of professional sports in Portland, there’s rarely a dull moment. While we might not be home to as many major teams and leagues as some larger cities, the game-day experiences that can be had year-round in the Rose City are second to none. With the Timbers and Thorns currently looking to make playoff […]
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A Guide to the Can’t Miss Spots of Foster-Powell
Let’s celebrate the gritty, unaffected charm of Foster-Powell
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Music to Your Ears: A Guide to Portland’s Best Record Stores
Portland’s best places for vinyl. Plus, a rundown of musical instrument stores.
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The Portland Handbook 2019: Read It, Learn It, LIVE IT
DENIZENS OF PORTLAND: We get it. Portland is an increasingly growing and complicated city. We’re also a town that is interesting as fuck. Whether it’s politics, business, or playtime, Portlanders get into it and stay into it. That’s why the Mercury produces the annual Portland Handbook, which includes all sorts of good advice on how […]