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Secret Aardvark Drops Hot Nut News

The Portland-area hot sauce company celebrated 20 years of flavorful, spicy sauciness with a new snack.
Avatar photo Suzette Smith

Beloved local hot sauce makers Secret Aardvark celebrated 20 years of spiciness, in both seasoning and spirit, on Saturday at the Landmark Saloon, where—between sets by two of her favorite local groups, Silver Lake 66 and Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters—Aardvark owner Stacy Moritz introduced a new product to the crowd, Aardvarks Nuts: Habanero Hazelnuts. […]

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Friday Election Results: Bynum Flips US House Seat Blue; Close Race in Portland City Council District 4

Portland will have the most racially diverse City Council the city has ever seen, with a progressive majority.
Avatar photo Courtney Vaughn

A fourth round of preliminary election results was released Friday, showing little to no changes in presumptive winners. That means Portlanders now have a clear idea of what the city’s future leadership will be, come January. Portland City Council is likely to have a progressive majority and for the first time, and a roughly 40 […]

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Screaming With Meaning: The Definitive Blood Brothers Lyrics Q & A

Ahead of the hardcore band’s sold out show at Revolution Hall, Johnny Whitney and Jordan Blilie tell us what the group’s intense, abstract song lyrics really mean.
Avatar photo Suzette Smith

Like any fan of Seattle hardcore band the Blood Brothers, I have found myself at a show, pressed up against a wall of people, shouting the wrong lyrics to their songs. For instance, on their hit “USA NAILS” there’s a hook where you think you’re singing a cheer-style “one, one, and two!” but the lyrics […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Reverend Horton Heat, Des Demonas, Mason Jennings, and MORE!

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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 […]

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Keith Wilson is Portland’s Next Mayor

Portland’s City Council races are still being tallied, but preliminary results have held firm since Tuesday night.
Avatar photo Taylor Griggs

Multnomah County has released its second round of preliminary results for the Portland mayor and City Council races, adding roughly 47,000 more citywide votes to the election night count. The results are essentially the same as Tuesday’s report, with all leading candidates maintaining their standing from the county’s election night tally.  Still, the county hasn’t […]

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UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County

A Portland City Council discussion that could’ve ended a collaborative agreement, without a backup plan in place, has been scrapped a day after the election. The move would’ve cost the city more than $40M.
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Update: Nov. 6- This story has been updated to note that this week’s Council discussion has been canceled. A day after an election showing Portland City Commissioners Mingus Mapps and Rene Gonzalez losing their bids for mayor, a plan to revisit an intergovernmental agreement on homelessness between the city and Multnomah County has been canceled.  […]

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How Portland’s Rose City Rollers Became Roller Derby Champions Again

With standout jammers and unmatched teamwork, Wheels of Justice dominates the track to claim Women’s Flat Track Derby Association’s highest honor.
Avatar photo Corbin Smith

On Sunday in beautiful Portland, Oregon, Rose City Rollers’ Wheels Of Justice—an all-star squad of the best of the best skaters in Portland’s longtime roller derby league—clinched a 141-104 victory over St. Louis, Missouri’s Arch Rival All-Stars and won the sport’s highest honor: the Hydra Trophy. The teams played neck and neck in a tight […]

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SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies

Get your advice lickety-split with the latest edition of Savage Love quickies!
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1. This debate is raging again, Dan, and we need you to issue a ruling: Do straight women belong in gay bars? Some (straight women, gay bars), not all (straight women, gay bars).  2. Why do men keep ghosting me after sex? I’m a 25-year-old woman. No clue. You could’ve had a string of bad […]

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The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: November 2024

Sabrina Carpenter, Cyndi Lauper, and More
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November is here, which means a deluge of holidays are coming your way, from Election Day to Veterans Day to Thanksgiving. Plus, it’s Native American Heritage Month and the first round of festive winter events are coming down the pike. Of course, there’s also the usual array of concerts, festivals, food & drink events, and […]

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Will a Fresh Batch of City Leaders Transform Portland’s Climate Leadership?

Polling data suggests voters see opportunities to strengthen local environmental policies and change course on issues like oil by rail.
Avatar photo Taylor Griggs

Portland has long been known for a strong ethos of environmentalism among its population. But with the increasingly dire nature of the climate crisis, environmental issues are playing a central role in this year’s election. Amid changes to city government and heightened focus on the efficacy of Portland’s Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), residents […]

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This Week In Portland Food News

Cà Phê, Hand-Smashed Lime Tea, and Sour Pomegranate Doughnuts
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Welcome to November! Kick off the month with fresh lime tea from The Lime Stand, açaí bowls from the new gluten-free bakery Kirari West, and Vietnamese coffee from Friends Share Cà Phê. Plus, find out where to get passionfruit frozen custard and sour pomegranate doughnuts. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. […]

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 1–3, 2024

Portland All Souls River Procession, Family Dinner, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
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We hope you’re not too tired from Halloween partying because there’s plenty of fun events to hit up this weekend, from The 4th Annual Portland All Souls River Procession to The People’s Court’s Camp Crystal Lake Halloween Party and from the Family Dinner benefit concert to a Diwali Festival. For more ideas, check out our […]

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