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.)
ā¢ Portland Rideshare Drivers Call for Government Reform to Fix Unfair Working Conditions
āI don't think anybody's ever gotten Uber to do something for workers without a law that made them do it.āĀ Citing low pay, deceitful tactics, and more, rideshare drivers in Portland protested last week. Advocates say it's time the government steps in.
ā¢ POP QUIZ PDX!
This week's fun trivia includes all sorts of KILLERSāin sports, the animal kingdom, and even serial killers. (Um... we said SERIAL, not CEREAL! š) See how well YOU score!
ā¢ Charter Reform: City Approves Lucrative Salary, Severance Packages for Temporary Managers
To jumpstart Portland's new governing structure, the city plans to hire five temporary deputy city administrators. Despite cushy salaries and severance packages, commissioners aren't sure they can recruit them. Others aren't sure the city can afford it.
ā¢ L'Orange Culinary Delights Linger on the Mind
Portland winery restaurant LāOrange is French, itās Pacific Northwest, itās a little bit Mediterranean depending on the mood, and itās probably food critic Andrea Damewood's favorite new restaurant.
ā¢ THE TRASH REPORT
This week's delicious gossip-y garbage includes: Trump's poverty sneakers, a fancy cheese shortage, and Kristen Stewart's jock strap (that's making us sweat). š
ā¢ Theater Review: Oregon Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan Is Exciting for Kids and Enthralling for Adults
Oregon Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan is one of those oft-promised, still-elusive productions that works for both children (thrilling fight scenes!) and adults (the subtext!).
ā¢ Will the Timbers Show Up? A 2024 Season Preview
The Timbers kicked off their 2024 home opener this weekend. And after a disappointing 2023, what can fans expect this season? Our Abe Asher has the preview and predictions!
ā¢ Film Review: In The Taste of Things Simple Pleasures Shine
French countryside foodie movie "The Taste of Things" is an evocative feast for the senses.
ā¢ HEAR IN PORTLAND
This week's music column has two unmissable leap day shows, with Dreckig, Chibia, and Roman Norfleet and Be Present Art Group in the mix.
New work from local arts group ProLab Dance, "when we were Ocean" unfolded physically, virtually, and upon the ceiling of Kendall Planetarium. Critic Robert Ham was delighted by it.
ā¢ SAVAGE LOVE
Maintenance sex: A necessary (and sometimes fun) chore or just another example of nonconsensual BS? Dan Savage weighs in with his opinion in this week's column.
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 moolahāso please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
