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This Week in Portland Food News

Mexican fried chicken, Japanese tacos, and Indian-spiced cocktails

This week’s batch of food news includes a Mexican fried chicken cart, a new location of a ramen favorite, Indian cocktails and snacks, and a coffee shop next door to a laundromat. Plus, find out what’s next for Nodoguro and where to acquire pozole sandwiches and Miyazaki-inspired snacks. For more ideas, check out our Lunar […]

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This MLK Day Weekend: Jan 17–20, 2025

Reclaim MLK March, Sophie Truax, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15

It’s the first long weekend of the year, and we’ve got plenty of suggestions for how to spend it, with events from Sophie Truax to Love in a F*cked-Up World: Dean Spade, plus opportunities to celebrate MLK Day like Don’t Shoot PDX’s 11th Annual Reclaim MLK March for Human Rights & Dignity. For more ideas, […]

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Ticket Alert: Khruangbin, Perfume Genius, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Coheed and Cambria & Taking Back Sunday and More Event Updates for January 16

Genre-bending trio Khruangbin brings their A La Sala tour to Bend this May. Seattle son Perfume Genius announced his seventh studio album Glory along with an upcoming tour this week. Plus, Coheed and Cambria & Taking Back Sunday will take over Edgefield on a Saturday in September.  ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 MUSIC 2025 Americana […]

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Why Trump?

I am finding it incredibly difficult to believe that more than seventy-million adult Americans identified with and voted for Donald Trump in the last election. I will readily admit that Democrats have done precious little to help financially struggling American families, the bottom third or more of American households. But how could those same families […]

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Good Morning, News: Dispatches from City Council, Details of the Providence Strike, and a Potential Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas

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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Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Portland

Ring in the Year of the Snake with Lion Dances, Longevity Noodles, and More

Celebrated across many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a time of renewal, gathering with family, and enjoying festive foods. The holiday falls on January 29 this year, and 2025 is the Year of the Snake, a zodiac sign that symbolizes wisdom, charm, and transformation. To kick off a prosperous year, head to events like […]

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You.

Fascism thrives not only through violence and control but also through neglect, indifference, and the celebration of suffering. When we ignore someone’s cry for help—whether from suicidal thoughts, addiction, or hunger—we inadvertently participate in this cycle. But we can change that. Recognizing when we turn away from another’s pain is the first step toward making […]

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Good Morning News: Portland’s Oversized Off-Ramp, Elon Musk’s Latest Self-Sabotage, and Speaker Mike Johnson Plays Politics With Wildfire Disaster Aid

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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