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This weekend, dine like Tony Soprano at Monty’s Red Sauce and dive into the “dirty soda” trend at the shop Fizz N Sip. Plus, learn more about the newly opened Flock Food Hall. For more ideas, check out our recs for Super Bowl snacks and our food and drink guide. OPENINGS 82 AcresBridgetown Bites reports […]
When Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission approved the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule in 2021, many people celebrated the move as an important step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. Emissions from diesel trucks make up a significant chunk of national and statewide greenhouse gas emissions, and exposure to diesel particulate matter is […]
Michael Jordan, Portland’s interim city administrator, will continue in the role through the end of the year—though not without some drama. Jordan has been in the top administrative management role since July 2024, when former Mayor Ted Wheeler appointed him to serve as the city’s first (albeit temporary) city administrator. It’s a new position […]
Super Bowl Sunday and the accompanying Kendrick Lamar (feat. SZA) concert are this weekend, but there’s plenty else to do whether or not you care about the big game, from the Portland Winter Light Festival to Black Mystery Month: Recalling the Mystics and from a Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Parade to Citrus Fest […]
In this week’s batch of ticket drops, Gen-Z pop queen Beabadoobee has dropped dates for her Space In Between tour. Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan are bringing their Outlaw Music Festival back on the road this summer with Billy Strings, Lake Street Dive, Sierra Hull, and Lily Meola. Plus, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has extended his […]
Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]
GOOD DAY TO YOU, 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 adorable local animals, Trump’s dipshits, ancient Oregon fashion, and… for god’s sake, […]
On the Monday before the start of the ongoing Providence strike, Natalie Barron, a nursing instructor at Portland Community College and per diem nurse at the Providence Portland Medical Center, received an alarming message: She would have to report to work at Providence on the first day of the strike or be barred from teaching […]
Whether you’re celebrating romantic, platonic, or familial love this Valentine’s Day this year, we’ve got notes on where to grab gifts for your sweetie, where to have a spicy date night, and more. If nothing here strikes your fancy, check out our guide to restaurants offering Valentine’s Day menus and specials, or check out our […]
Hi, my name is Nolan Parker! I’m the new music editor at the Portland Mercury, and I’m “Truly Madly Deeply” so thrilled to be here! Initially moving to Portland in 2011, I cut my teeth on the city’s vibrant music scene working at Beacon Sound Records, and DJing all the bygone watering holes like Tiga, […]
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