Note to Portland Business Alliance: NOBODY LIKES A WHINER. Especially when the whining involves a city project that objectively IMPROVES THE CITY. The “Better Naito” project opens up one lane (out of four) along the Waterfront for the sole use of cyclists and pedestrians during this busy summer season. As someone who occasionally drives down […]
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“Burn the Town Down”: The Albina Riots of 1967
Portland police chase a Black protester during the 1967 Irving Park riot. OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY NO. BB005805 Tensions had been building for weeks. Portland Police, emboldened by the newly established Intelligence Division, had become a regular presence in North/Northeast’s Albina neighborhood, monitoring civil rights activity and “agitators.” Police relations with Portland’s African American community had […]
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Crossroads Music Has Found a New Home
Portland vinyl lovers, breathe a big sigh of relief: The city’s best used record store has found a new home. As previously reported, Southeast Hawthorne used-record store Crossroads Music was looking for a new location for its multi-seller market, where 35 different sellers—mostly of vinyl, but also CDs, cassettes, hi-fi equipment, and more—carry their wares […]
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PHOTOS: The Portland Mercury in the 2017 Pride Parade
We had an absolute blast yesterday marching with all of our queer friends and allies in Portland’s Pride Parade! Thanks to all of the organizers who made it possible and every single person who marched and attended for supporting Portland’s amazing queer community! Here’s some photos of the festivities, many that include ambiance from our […]
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**We’re Hiring!**
You could work for the Mercury! The Portland Mercury is looking for an Account Executive with 2+ years experience in media sales. Candidates must have a vast knowledge of the city and local business and must excel in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and minimal oversight. Exceptional organization is a must! An ideal candidate […]
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Seattle Issues Permit to Organizers of “March Against Sharia” Originally Planned for Portland
Note: This article was first published by our Seattle-based sister paper the Stranger. The scene in Portland on Sunday. dirk vanderhart Organizers of a right-wing “March Against Sharia” have received a permit to gather on Saturday in front of Seattle City Hall. The rally was originally planned for Portland, but organizers moved it to our […]
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Ask a Portland Therapist: “Help, Everything Going On Right Now is Making Me CRAZY!”
Flashpop / Getty Lately I, and just about everyone I know, have been on edge, emotionally raw, and feel ready to snap if anyone says the wrong thing. It’s been there for a while thanks to Trump, but since the hate crime on the MAX train, this feeling has really ramped up. What can we […]
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Seeing More Blatant Racism in the Streets? You’re Not Alone.
If you’re one of those who think Portland is currently sitting on an emotional powder keg in regards to racism, you’re not alone. Bigots seem to be growing more emboldened by the second, poking their heads out of comment sections, and into the streets. For a sad, terrifying example, check out this thread from the […]
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Portland Literary Community Rallies Around Micah David-Cole Fletcher
Poets take care of their own. Suzette Smith If you’ve read anything about Micah David-Cole Fletcher, the survivor of last Friday’s stabbing on a MAX train near the Hollywood Transit Center, you likely know that he’s a poet. And poets know how to take care of their own. So it’s fitting that fellow Portland poet […]
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What the National Media is Saying About the TriMet Attack in Portland
We’re still learning the details of Friday’s devastating attack that left two heroic Portlanders dead and another wounded. Our feeds have been full of updates, reactions, and open letters from the media, celebrities, and those directly affected by our city. Nationally and internationally, the story has been picked up by dozens of news outlets. SUZETTE […]
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First Time Pot Buyer’s Guide
Don’t Be Intimidated: Buying Pot Is Safe, Easy, and Totally Legal
Don’t be intimidated: Buying pot is safe, easy, and totally legal.
