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.)
An independent monitor will now oversee an ongoing settlement agreement between the US DOJ and the city regarding police practices. The oversight team includes the current LAPD inspector general and a former Portland youth violence prevention team lead.
ā¢ POP QUIZ PDX!
Hey smarty butt! It's time to test your trivia knowledge with the newest POP QUIZ PDX! This week: Nike scandals, more Nike scandals, and... wait. Seriously? EVEN *MORE* NIKE SCANDALS?? (How are they finding time to make shoes?) See how well YOU score! š¤
ā¢ Despite Record-High Traffic Crash Deaths, PBOT Leaders Say Vision Zero Is Working
In 2023, 69 people died in traffic crashes in Portlandāthe most in decades. But Portland transportation leaders say their commitment to ending traffic violence remains strong. Transportation safety advocates aren't necessarily inclined to believe them.ā
ā¢ The Hype About The Peopleās Joker Is Entirely Warranted
You may have heard about The People's Joker, the hilarious debut feature from Vera Drew that parodies comic book icons to tell a trans coming out story. Well, it opened at the Hollywood Theatre this weekend, and it's worth the hype.
ā¢ Mike Norris Out as Portland Thorns Coach in Staff Shakeup
Another big shake up for the Portland Thorns as Mike Norris is out as the team's head coach, and will become the team's technical director. And now a global search is on for a new head coach to lead the Thorns.Ā
ā¢ Ā THE TRASH REPORT
Calling all Trash Pandas! š¦ Get all the latest garbage-y gossip. This week: don't poop during a volcanic emergency, Margot Robbie monopolizes the movies, and a gory tale of a turkey's revenge! š¦šŖ
ā¢ Photo Essay: Biking in Circles at the Ladds 500
More than 1,000 Portlanders gathered for the Ladds 500āthe biggest year yet for one of the city's most emblematic bike events. It was a great time for allāeven if you forgot to keep track of your laps. ("Counting is bullshit" anyway, right?)
ā¢ New Plan Seeks to Help Lower Southeast Portland āRiseā
Lower SE Portland is home to quiet streets and relatively affordable homesābut at the cost of important infrastructure and commercial amenities. A new city plan aims to course-correct, but residents want to make sure their Ā neighborhoods stay intact.
ā¢ This Wednesday: It's the TWO EVILS Comedy Game Show!
Looking for a good laugh? Don't miss the funniest game show in town, "TWO EVILS" starring Arlo Weierhauser & Kate Murphy, in which the audience competes against special guest comedian ZAK TOSCANI for fabulous (and evil) prizes! Get those tix NOW, babies!
ā¢ TICKET ALERT
Rap auteur Future is coming with Metro Boomin, art rock experimentalist St. Vincent has unveiled dates for her All Born Screaming tour, and corny dad joker Kevin Hart will reveal his maturity level. Get those tix now with our TICKET ALERT!
ā¢ SAVAGE LOVE
Her boyfriend wants permission to hire sex workers. Is this a case of irreconcilable differences? The honorable Dan Savage issues a ruling in this week's 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 moolahāso please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
