GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
• Meet Your 2024 City Council Candidates
To date, 36 candidates have filed for next November's Portland City Council race, which will see the mayor and 12 new council seats up for election. Get to know the background of each candidate, with our district-by-district guide.
Wake up, brain! It's time to play another super fun POP QUIZ PDX, this week featuring sassy ass trivia about terrible judges, cougars under cover, and YOUR CHOICE for the worst "White Elephant" present ever! See how well YOU score!
• Disagreement About Class Size Decisions Fueling Teachers’ Strike Stalemate
As the PPS teachers' strike continues, union and district leaders are hopeful a resolution is on the horizon. One final sticking point? Whether or not parents should be involved in decisions about class size.
The latest in elderly leaders, celeb gossip, and fat house cats disguised as cougars—get the most delicious, hilarious trash of the week with THE TRASH REPORT! 🦝
• The Mercury's HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK—A Week of Festive $8 Specialty Cocktails!
Starting Monday: It's the Mercury's Holiday Drink Week! A full week of festive, holiday-themed cocktails from the city's best bartenders... and only $8 each! 🍸 🎄😍
One of the most beloved nonprofits is raising funds to start an all-ages venue, Portland rapper-producer Fountaine farewell shows, and Ural Thomas and the Pain headline a stacked New Year's Eve bill. Get your hot fresh music news from HEAR IN PORTLAND!
• This Billie Eilish Cover by Wonderly Is Filled With Joyful Irony
Portland music duo Wonderly committed some irony reversals with their new music video—a cover of Billie Eilish's "Getting Older."
• The Coziest Cafe Beverages to Warm Up With This Holiday Season
'Tis the season for delicious, hot drinks! But where to find Portland's best? Check out our list, and get ready to get cozy.
• The Rumors Are True—North Portland Jazz Club, the 1905, Is Closing
The club built a reputation for top-tier talent performances, but could not escape its looming financial problems.
• Protesters Picket Boeing Over Weapons Shipments to Israel
Protesters blocked entrances at Boeing's Gresham plant last week, in hopes of drawing attention to the company's recent supply of weapons to Israel.
• Jewish Activists Blockade Rep. Earl Blumenauer's Portland Office For Second Time in Two Weeks
Hours before an Israel/Hamas truce announcement, protesters pressured Oregon congressman Earl Blumenauer to follow Sen. Jeff Merkley’s call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
His hubby did something BAD to the Thanksgiving family casserole... can this marriage be saved? Dan Savage issues a ruling in this holiday edition of SAVAGE LOVE!
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
