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.)
• Awash With Cash, Portland Clean Energy Fund Marks New Strategy With Latest Investments
Over a third of the $300 million from the Clean Energy Fund's new program will go to city bureaus, for projects with nonprofit partners. That's on top of $623 million in PCEF funds approved earlier this month for climate initiatives within city bureaus.
How much do YOU remember about 2024? Let's find out in this week's hilarious edition of POP QUIZ PDX! Including: Horrifying amusement park rides, drowning cars, burning ballots, and MORE. See how well YOU score!
• A Complete Unknown Satisfies Only Your Lowest Expectations for a Bob Dylan Biopic
A Complete Unknown provides no more thought on Bob Dylan than a Wikipedia article. Read our disdainful review!
• The Mercury's Favorite Movies of 2024
Behold! A list of the best films of the year! Film critic Dom Sinacola on his 10 favorite features of 2024 and where you can watch them.
For those who have lived (and have celebrated Christmas) in Portland, don't miss this bittersweet love letter from Ben Coleman to a less shiny city, and the teenagers, insomniacs, and eccentrics who populated it.
• Hey Sexy! Take the Mercury's 2025 SEX SURVEY!
Have a horny holiday season by taking the Mercury's annual SEX SURVEY! We want to know what you do, how you do it, and who you're doing it with... and don't worry, it's completely anonymous. But hurry, hurry, the survey ends soon!
• The Mercury's Favorite Books of 2024
Portland as ground zero for a zombie plague. Bisexual exes on a romcom food and wine tour. And how pointless it is to try to guess what happens next in a Miranda July novel.
Following an accident, he now suffers from premature ejaculation. His wife wonders, "Will I ever be able to enjoyably ride my husband again?" Dan Savage and a guest expert supply some hope 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 moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
