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Here's Who's Running for Portland City Council in 2024

As the city gears up for a new government structure and a 12-person council, candidates are in the thick of campaign season for a pivotal November election.

Steven Wilber

POP QUIZ PDX

This week in our super fun trivia game: Swimming in Portland, celebrities born in Portland, and... hell-mouths in Portland parks?!? (Wow, we really do have it ALL here! 😀) See how well YOU score!

WARNER ARCHIVE

Remembering Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Whose Vision Cemented Portland’s Rustic Yet Refined Reputation

Food critic Andrea Damewood remembers Chef Naomi Pomeroy: "She elbowed her way through oh-so-many tattooed dudes to become the foundation, then the matriarch, of Portland’s incredibly influential food scene."

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Ticket Alert

Billboard charting rapper Don Toliver will embark on his Psycho tour, set a reminder for next week’s Wicked ticket drop, and tickets for singer-songwriter Clairo go on sale next week as well. Don't miss out!

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THE TRASH REPORT

Let's get digging, trash pandas! It's another hilarious edition of THE TRASH REPORT in which Elinor Jones processes the garbage fire known as "the last few days." Gossip, news, and the fun we desperately need!

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Where to Find Chilled Noodles in Portland

One surefire way to cool down: a meal of chilled noodles. We've compiled this list of cold, slurpable dishes for your consideration, from including tsukemen, soba, and naengmyeon.

Alan Weiner Photography

HEAR IN PORTLAND

In this week's music column: Blossom and Night Heron split the bill at Hey, Love, the beatmaker-focused A Beat Happening lands at L’Atelier Yaffe, and we're loving rapper Rasheed Jamal's first album in five years.

Album cover for The Mandala Effect

Don't Sleep on Stand-up Comedian Joe Pera

Comedian Joe Pera—of "Joe Pera Talks With You"—performs this weekend at Revolution Hall, and in our interview he describes where his specific and hilarious brand of "ambient comedy" comes from.

Mindy Tucker

It's the Hilarious "Two Evils with Arlo & Kate!" (Special Guest: Peachy Springs!)

Don't miss special guest PEACHY SPRINGS (Portland's fave bingo-calling drag artist) in this Wednesday's hilarious comedy show, TWO EVILS with Arlo Weierhauser & Kate Murphy! It's the funniest and most eeeeevil game show in town! GET THOSE TIX QUICK! 😈

SAVAGE LOVE

"After time apart (and having sex with others), should we introduce new people into our relationship?" Dan Savage issues a ruling in the newest edition of SAVAGE LOVE!

Joe Newton

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