Guys, I have had the suspicion for a while that kombucha stored in aluminum cans is a bad idea. Acids corrode soft metals. They will say, oh but we paint a nice layer of weird cheminal polymer on there so it should not do that. Well, guess what, both of those things end up in […]
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Commissioning Change
Why did Portland decide to adopt its unique commission form of government more than 100 years ago? You can blame a hurricane and lots of corruption.
After more than a century, Portland is transitioning away from a commission form of government. Compared to other major cities, it’s been an unusual method of governance, with each member of the Portland City Council running for at-large positions and then taking on roles as the head of different city bureaus. But it wasn’t always […]
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Good Morning, News: A Weak October Surprise, a Tough Night for Blazers/Timbers, and Kamala Correctly Labels Trump “a Fascist”
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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But how do I get paid to have sex with people?
How does a nice, cute, poor, dirty girl get into sex work in this damn town? I wanna know!
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Editorial: What’s at Stake in the Mayor’s Race
Portlanders worked hard for a better form of government. Without the right leader, we’ll be stuck in a rut of dysfunction.
Portland is at a pivotal juncture. The city is poised to boost its tourism appeal by welcoming a new professional women’s basketball team and potentially a baseball stadium while simultaneously scrambling to build more housing and shelter space. All of this will happen with a brand new governing system and new elected leaders at the […]
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Good Morning, News: Media Victim Blaming, Lawsuit Against TriMet, and the Future of Diners
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! It’s going to be a somewhat chilly fall day, […]
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Our Top Picks for Halloween 2024 Events in Portland
The House of Unholy, Spirit of Halloweentown, and More
The proliferation of ghouls and gourds can only mean one thing: Halloween cometh. Our Halloween calendar has hundreds of events celebrating the season of the witch, but if you’re looking for all killer, no filler, we’ve curated our top Halloween happenings below. Pick your poison from freaky film nights to haunted houses to parties where […]
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Bad Press Will Never Make Me Hate This City
All of the issues that (usually right wing) media like to zoom in on, distort, and ultimately blown out of proportion have all existed in Portland for decades, going back, really, as far as I can remember. This city was always fucking nuts and in way (in some cases) is why I love it. Sure […]
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Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Gets Fined, Biden Pitches Free OTC Birth Control, and Your Carb Cravings, Explained.
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 mostly sunny day with a […]
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My Coworker Sad Sex Life
My coworker and I have officially arrived into sexual topics which is odd and interesting because he is a coworker and about ten years older than me, but who am I to judge. Any who the stories have become rather gross and I do not know how to shut down the topic without sounding rude […]
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Call for Submissions: Shoot a Short Film for HUMP!’s 20th Anniversary and Get Paid!
In 2025, Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival will be celebrating its 20th year bringing sexy, kinky, and hilarious lineups of independent, adult short films to audiences around the world. They’re inviting you, our vast community of talented creators, to submit your short films for consideration by December 6th, 2024. WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR:HUMP! encompass a […]