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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Naughty Landlords, Bizarre Doughnuts, and It’s Time to Fire the Easter Bunny!

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!

Wm. Steven HumphreyApril 17, 2025 9:50 amMay 15, 2025 3:13 am

WHAT’S THE DEETS, MARSHMALLOW PEEPS? It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including naughty landlords, Trump-inspired bullshit, and… congrats! You get to hire a replacement […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

Wm. Steven HumphreyApril 13, 2025 7:26 amMay 15, 2025 1:22 pm

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 […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Unhygienic Recycling, the “Witch’s Castle,” and the Shittiest Pizza in the World! 🤮

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun local trivia quiz!

Wm. Steven HumphreyApril 10, 2025 9:50 amMay 15, 2025 1:25 pm

WHAT’S UP, SMARTY BUTT? It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including unhygienic recycling, the mysterious “Witch’s Castle,” and (in honor of the Mercury‘s upcoming […]

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Good Morning, News: OHSU Legacy Merger Hits a Snag, Trump Revives Alien Enemies Act, and Time is Running Out to Apply For New Police Accountability Board

Courtney VaughnApril 8, 2025 9:28 amMay 15, 2025 1:28 pm

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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At a Massive “Hands Off” Rally, Portlanders Protest Trump From All Angles

On April 5, protesters took to the streets in cities across the US. Portland’s event showed the diversity of opinions in the anti-Trump movement.

Taylor GriggsApril 6, 2025 8:30 pmApril 7, 2025 6:39 am

Portlanders took to the streets en masse on April 5 to participate in the city’s “Hands Off” mass mobilization, with thousands of people filling up the downtown waterfront to rally against the Trump administration. The event, organized by the groups 50501 and Rose City Indivisible, began at the Japanese American Historical Plaza, but the crowd—which […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Tesla Takedown Day, ODOT is Cash Poor, and Trading Cards Make Capitalism Fun Again!

Wm. Steven HumphreyApril 6, 2025 7:57 amMay 15, 2025 1:32 pm

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Sketchy Public Markets, Dipshit Politicians, and That Deeply Stupid “Uncle Sam” Billboard!

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun local trivia quiz!

Wm. Steven HumphreyApril 3, 2025 9:45 amMay 15, 2025 1:34 pm

HOWDY DO, BRAINY BOTTOM? It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including sketchy “Portland Sunday Markets” (in Gresham?), dipshit Republicans doing dipshit things, and what […]

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National “Tesla Takedown” Day Draws Hundreds to Portland Dealership

Protesters turn up the pressure for drivers to dump their Teslas and boycott the company as its billionaire CEO wields unchecked power over the US government.

Kevin FosterApril 1, 2025 8:37 pmApril 2, 2025 3:38 pm

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Portland Tesla dealership on Saturday, March 29, joining over 200 protests across the nation in a movement dubbed “Tesla Takedown.” The peaceful protest called on Americans to sell their Teslas, drop their Tesla stock, and to boycott the company altogether. At the root of the widespread outrage is Elon […]

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Good Morning, News: More Bonkers Signal Chat Stuff, a Rare Oregon Orca Sighting, and Why Aren’t Portland Elementary Schools Retrofitted for Earthquakes?

Suzette SmithMarch 28, 2025 8:39 amApril 1, 2025 9:58 pm

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. Good Morning, Portland! And thank you to the people who took the time to send pHYsicAl MaiL to my boss about how much they like the Spring Arts […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Bricks, Blossoms, and Your Very Disappointed Mom

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!

Wm. Steven HumphreyMarch 27, 2025 9:09 amMarch 27, 2025 4:09 pm

LET’S GO, SMARTY TROUSERS! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including offensive bricks, bloomin’ blossoms, and… oh, no… your mom’s fave store is closing! […]