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.)
• Portland Police Will Get Premium Pay for Joining New Crowd Control Team
After the city consulted an independent monitor to evaluate Portland Police Bureau's response during the 2020 protests, the city now hopes to rebuild a riot squad, with a 6 percent pay bump for those who serve on it.
• Peachy Springs Is Portland's Premiere Hard-Working, Foul-Mouthed Bingo Drag Queen
It may seem cutesy that we profiled Peachy Springs for our Spring Arts Preview, but if you know about the sparkling, sassing Springs, you're probably shouting, "It's about time!"
• Portland Preservationists Think the Future of New Housing is in Old Buildings
Preservationism and housing abundance may seem at odds with each other. But not according to the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission, who believe the buildings that will solve the housing crisis have already been built— and are waiting for a refresh.
• The Mercury's 2024 Spring Arts Preview: Spotlight On!
It's nice out, Portland. That nuclear fusion baddie up above is shining a seasonal spotlight on our hemisphere. And in that spirit, we're focusing our view on projects worthy of your sprung-forward time—in our 2024 🌸Spring Arts Preview 🌼!
It's gossip time! This week: Airplane oopsies, cops accidentally spill their tea, and George Santos needs to get Taylor Swift out of his mouth. 🙃
Comedian Ian Karmel says his stand-up act away from stories in his upcoming memoir "T-Shirt Swim Club." He told us the new show is, "about confronting getting older," then laughed, "all the fun stuff."
• Film Review: Problemista Is a Bizarre, but Surprisingly Honest, Movie About US Immigration
The first feature film from comedian Julio Torres is a bizarre, but remarkably honest, account of what it’s like to live in the US as a certain kind of immigrant.
R&B/hip-hop star Bryson Tiller is back with new music, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, the modern incarnation of Electric Light Orchestra, is coming to town, and metalcore quartet A Day To Remember has dropped dates for their Least Anticipated Album tour. Get all the ticket info you need with TICKET ALERT.
She's been dominating him and he seems to love it... is this a problem or the beginning of a beautiful (and hot) relationship?
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!
