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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Good Morning, News: Zenith Energy Investigation Reboot, Big Legal Firm Bows to Trump, and PacifiCorp Didn’t Start the Fire
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! Plenty of people have said this (Hannah Arendt , John Locke, Thomas Hobbes), but a major keystone of our civilization is the choice to reason with rhetoric and words, or […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Fancy Cocaine, Janet Jackson, and Who Wants to Be Buried Alive?
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
HOWDY-DO, SMARTY-POOH! 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 local designer cocaine, Portland’s Nazi past, and in our subjective question, who would you like […]
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Good Morning, News: Good News for Portland Street Response, King Fool to Shut Down Dept. of Education, and It’s SPRING (AKA Coyote Season)!
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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Good Morning, News: French Politician Wants Statue of Liberty Returned, White House Hosts Racist UFC Fighter, and Portland No Longer Has World’s Smallest Park
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Alas, no more spells of Portland’s annual fake spring. […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon’s Fed Employees in Limbo, King Fool Defies Court Order, and Dem Leaders Need a Kick in the Pants
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 and […]
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Chopping Forest Park, Portland Punks, and Spring (Arts) Is in the Air!
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 Righteous Protests, Dipshit Republicans, and Replacing Your Tesla!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
CALLING ALL BRAINY BUTTS! 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 righteous local protests, dipshit Republicans, and picking out a car to replace your […]
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Good Morning, News: King Fool Flops Again, Protest Forces Schools to Protect Immigrant Kids, and Yippee! Our Spring Arts Guide Has Arrived!
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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Can Portland Be a Music Capital Again?
City Councilor Jamie Dunphy thinks it’s possible.
The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms are—quite plainly—how people understand one another. Conversations about food, music, performance, and “weird” installation art provide touchstones to deepen friendships, create new connections, and better understand our world. If you appreciate the Mercury’s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution […]
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Good Morning, News: Tariff Wars, Measure 114 Back On, and Oregon Blood Moon Is Nigh
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! Starting tomorrow, the Mercury‘s Spring Arts Guide hits news stands and coffee shops near you. I don’t have a link yet, so JUST LOOK TOMORROW. Now, for the […]
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Good Morning, News: BLM Mural in DC Being Erased, Ousted Oregon Lawmaker is Now US Labor Secretary, and PSU is on Trump’s Sh*t List
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! We’re in for a cloudy day with likely afternoon […]