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.)
• City Commissioner Receives Frosty Reception at County Democrats Event
During a recent Multnomah County Democrats event, Portland City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez didn't get the warmest welcome.
• The Mercury's Guide to Pickathon 2024: Nine Music Picks You Must Not Miss
The forecast for this year's Pickathon looks temperate compared to the past two scorchers, but the line-up is looking hotter than ever. Here are nine picks from the Mercury's music nerds. See you in the forest!
• Editor’s Note: The Mercury Has a New Owner—and (Phew!) They’re Cool!
Exciting news! 🎉The Mercury has a new, progressive owner who’s ready to help make our scrappy little publication bigger & better, investing in new employees, editorial support, and more! Get the good news from Mercury editor Wm. Steven Humphrey:
As ODOT seeks a major federal grant for the I-5 Rose Quarter plan, freeway expansion critics say the agency has underplayed plans to widen the highway through central Portland. They urge the feds only to offer funding for plans to cap I-5, not expand it.
MUNA frontwoman Katie Gavin is coming to Portland this fall to support her folky debut solo album, What a Relief. Los Angeles-based rapper Blxst will also stop by on his I’ll Always Come Find You tour. Plus, Hillary Clinton will girlboss her way into town to remind you to clean out your email inbox. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news you can use.
This week: Drinking beer with Kamala, Lisa Kudrow has *all* the Friends tea, and Lady Gaga is the all-time Frenchiest American. 👀
• Behind the Project Pabst Unicorn With Matt Slessler
For the first time since 2017, music festival Project Pabst returned to Portland with a bill where Billy Idol followed T-Pain, as well as an onsite dive bar, and a brand new big unicorn.
• This Week In Portland Food News
Welcome to August! We're starting the month off strong with a Fifty Licks ice cream truck, Xiao Ye's new summer lunch service, and updates on an upcoming snack shop and Cafe Olli spinoff.
Portland's Central Eastside has always had its charms, but it wasn't always a good place to ride a bike. Now, perhaps, that's changed. Our latest Street View column looks at what's new in the east side neighborhood and what might be on the horizon.
• The Best Things To Do in Portland in August
We've compiled the biggest events in live music, performance, food, and more to give you a sense of the month ahead, so get the deets on everything from the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby to the Rockstar Energy Open, from Olivia Rodrigo to the Foo Fighters, and from the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology to the Jade International Night Market.
Got sex problems? Get 'em answered quick with this edition of Savage Love "Quickies"!
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!
