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Today’s True Dating Story: “You Stole My Keys, A-hole!!”
Look, we know you have a weird, poignant, hilarious, or sad dating story. So why not share it with the world at the new PORTLAND DATING DISPATCH blog? Your story will be completely anonymous, and if it’s extra awesome, we may even call it out in a post like this one! Like this one for […]
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Dating Dispatch of the Day: The Runner Up
Do you have a great dating story (good or bad)? Then submit it to the Portland Dating Dispatch blog, which has tons of true, ANONYMOUS dating stories, like this one called “Best Text”: This. After 2 lovely dates. “Hey, I hope your trip was super fun. Just wanted to to say that I am dating […]
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Dating Dispatch of the Day: Bi in the Rain
We have a LOT of very fun, interesting, and absolutely ANONYMOUS stories on our newest blog, Portland Dating Dispatch, written by daters like YOU! And while many of these dates may not have turned out exactly as planned, some turn out good anyway. Such as this one called, “Waiting for the Bus in the Rain, […]
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The “Dating Dispatch” Quote of the Day!
In case you haven’t noticed, the Mercury‘s new “Portland Dating Dispatch” is a HUGE hit, and we’ve already received a TON of hilarious, sad, and uplifting true dating stories from all sorts of anonymous people. Here’s a quote from one of the many great ones, appropriately titled, “The Vapors”: Things that happened prior to my […]
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Is the Portland Dating Scene a Dream… or a Disaster?
Kinoko Evans Unless something drastically changes by press time, I’ve been single for the entirety of my 26-year existence. I’ve never lived with a person I was dating. I’ve never declared my relationship status on Facebook. I’ve never said “I love you” to a partner and meant it. So, as far as dating is concerned, […]
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Dating State of the Union
Is Dating in Portland a Dream or a Disaster? Local Experts Dish on Their Experiences and Bust the Assumptions.
Is dating in Portland a dream or a disaster? Local experts dish on their experiences and bust the assumptions.
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Hey Patriots! Get Your “Oregon Standoff Valentines!”
DEAR PATRIOTS: Thank you for your brave service to our country, which includes—but is not limited to—arming yourself to the teeth and taking over a federal bird refuge. (That’ll stick it to Obama!) To celebrate the conclusion of your 41-day standoff, we’d like to remind ALL Americans that patriots need love, too! That’s why we’re […]
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Send Your Valentine a FREE VALENTINE!
Because we love you more than life itself, every year the Mercury happily publishes YOUR VALENTINES to your loved ones FOR FREE (!!) in our annual Valentine’s Day Issue. Let’s face it—the internet is good for a number of things… primarily free porn… but is TERRIBLE at expressing love. That’s why writing a FREE (!!) […]
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Send Your Valentine a FREE VALENTINE!
Because we love you more than life itself, every year the Mercury happily publishes YOUR VALENTINES to your loved ones FOR FREE (!!) in our annual Valentine’s Day Issue. Let’s face it—the internet is good for a number of things… primarily free porn… but is TERRIBLE at expressing love. That’s why writing a FREE (!!) […]
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It’s a Christmas Miracle: Giant Pizza at Sizzle Pie 🍕
Dreams really do come true. Thanks to a promotion between Sizzle Pie west (926 W Burnside) and Poler Stuff, for the week leading up to Christmas you can get a “Santa Slice“—AKA a glorious 18-inch slice of pizza. Bri Brey You can choose a cheese, meat, or vegan slice, all of which come with a commemorative […]
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Let’s Do It with Bri Pruett: How to Open Strong Online
Illustration by: Erika Moen Anyone can duckface and bathroom selfie their way to a decent Tinder Profile, but not everyone can get their foot in the door after swiping right. Here are some tips on how to open strong online: DON’T SAY “HEY”: Don’t say it. In fact if there’s a way for you to […]