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Dear Readers: I haven’t felt so good since visiting a rustic pluck-your-own chicken place for dinner last week and — doctor’s orders — I’m not allowed to operate advice column machinery until I’m feeling better. Please enjoy this column from February 21st, 2017 and look for a brand-new column in this space next week. — […]
The climate crisis presents unique challenges for local policymakers, trying to make a dent in a global emergency from their desks in Portland. The complexity and scale of the climate crisis was on full display during the first meeting of Portland City Council’s new Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee on February 13. Councilor […]
The snow has melted and your path is clear to head to top-notch events from Erykah Badu to Terence Blanchard and from Fuyu Fest to Live Wire Radio: Aubrey Gordon, Kari Ferrell, and more! MONDAY LIVE MUSIC Lomelda with TomberlinIndie project Lomelda was started by Texas-born singer-songwriter Hannah Read back in her teen years. With […]
Hello Trash Pandas and welcome back to the Trash Report. I’m Elinor Jones, and I’ve missed you so much! I didn’t write a column last week because I was on “vacation” at freakin’ Disneyland, because a thing about having kids when the world is on fire is that you feel bad about how fucked up […]
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 […]
Update, February 14: As of Friday, February 14, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to block the withholding of federal funds from health institutions that provide gender-affirming care. Originally published: Wednesday, February 12 As protesters descended on the Oregon State Capitol last week to protest a litany of executive orders from the Trump […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Stay warm and cozy inside with our roundup of the latest food news, from a vintage-inspired bar to Steeplejack‘s new location. For more ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day recs and our food and drink guide. OPENINGS Good MeasureThis new greengrocer, deli, coffee shop, and natural wine retailer hosted its grand opening in […]
Portland city councilors provided inklings of their first legislative work this week, signaling their intent to address construction permitting, rental pricing, and residential vacancy rates as key tools to address the city’s housing affordability crisis. The first round of Portland City Council policy committee meetings kicked off Monday, laying the groundwork for how the city’s […]
This weekend, hit up your Valentine/Galentine/Palentine and rendezvous at cheap and cheerful events from Reputation vs. Lover – a Taylor Swift-ish Party to a Lunar New Year Food Fest and from Live Action Oscar Nominated Short Films to the final weekend of the Portland Winter Light Festival. For more ideas, check out our roundup of this […]
Every February, Black History Month reminds us of the year-round significance of supporting Black-owned businesses and highlighting their contributions to our communities. We’ve made it easy for you by gathering a number of Black-owned bars and restaurants, from the pro-sex worker operation Meals 4 Heels to Gregory Gourdet’s Kann. For more ideas, check out our food […]
Start thinking about your summer plans: The 2025 PDX Live concert series will bring acts including Jamie xx, Men I Trust, and the Roots to Pioneer Courthouse Square. “Roses” rapper SAINt JHN is declaring it festival season with his forthcoming album and tour. Plus, Taylor Tomlinson will head to town to sling jokes for the […]
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