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Portland Budget Tweak Causes Heated Discussion on Homelessness

A failed amendment to put homeless sweeps funding toward rent aid brought fiery testimony from Portlanders. Mayor Wilson’s office lit the match.
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Updated November 13 at 12:52 pm City Council found themselves in a tense standoff with Mayor Keith Wilson and angry Portland residents over a councilor’s failed plan to reallocate a portion of city dollars that have been used to sweep homeless encampments. At times, those defending Wilson’s plan sat side-by-side with community members who countered […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to Dean Johnson, La Bohéme, JMSN, 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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Transportation Funding Bill Opponents Launch Last-Ditch Effort to Halt Tax Increases

Governor Tina Kotek signed a transportation package into law Monday. The same day, a group of opponents filed a petition to refer the bill’s tax increases back to Oregon voters, hoping they’ll reject them. 
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Governor Tina Kotek signed a new state transportation funding package into law on Monday, more than a month after the Oregon Legislature passed the bill during a dramatic, extended special session. Later that day, two state legislators and an anti-tax advocate filed a petition with the state in hopes of sending a referendum on the […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sex, Drugs, and Jazzercise! 💅

See how well YOU score in this week’s drug-and-aerobics fueled trivia quiz!
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WHAT UP, 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 this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on last week’s big events, including public aerobics, Trump’s continuing humiliation at the hands of Portland, and everyone’s fave […]

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Portland Says Goodbye to Its Sweetie, Lollipop Shoppe

We’ve got a couple weeks of shows before the Central Eastside mainstay… leaves. 
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On November 2, via an Instagram post, the much loved Central Eastside staple, Lollipop Shoppe announced that they plan on closing their doors around Thanksgiving this year (November 27) due to financial stress. The venue will continue hosting shows until its closure, with show announcements being shared out via Instagram and the Shoppe’s website.  Since […]

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Good Morning, News: Homeless Sweeps on Trial at City Council, Happy Exploding Whale Day, and Epstein Emails Allege Trump “Knew About the Girls”

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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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Concert Review: Chalk—From Belfast with Love

The Northern Ireland post-punk duo mesmerized a packed Holocene on their US debut tour. 
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Following a massive headlining sold-out tour across the UK and Europe—including debut festival slots at Glastonbury and Bilbao BBK—Belfast electro post-punk duo, Chalk, made their US debut over the weekend in the Pacific Northwest.  Chalk’s second stop on their selective five-date US tour landed them at Holocene on Sunday, November 9, just weeks after the […]

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Sweating Out the Fascism With Anti-ICE Aerobics

Portland’s absurdist protest tactics continued with people emulating aerobics instructor/activist Jane Fonda outside the ICE facility.
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On Sunday, November 9, roughly 20 people met outside Portland’s Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facility for an aerobics workout class. Decked out in neon leotards, the participants did grapevines to classic, upbeat ‘80s new wave tunes in front of the boarded-up ICE building, where right-wing paramilitary types were conspiring to arrest and deport people.  Sunday’s […]

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Mercury Music Picks: Droned Out Scottish Bagpipes and Industrial Queer Rave

Plus Moment and Julie Doiron take over SE, and Portland Music News.
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Well, has it finally happened? Are we in the season where concerts and events are slowing down, allowing us to chill and take some time to ourselves? Yes and no! There is still so much happening around town right now that tough decisions still need to be made between one show and another, and between […]

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Good Morning, News: Updates on Extremely Tight Seattle Mayoral Race, Senate Democrats Give In to Republicans (and Will Get Nothing in Return), and What Happened to the Director of PSU’s Women’s Resource Center?

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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 getting a break from the rain for a few […]

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Workers at Moda Center Renew Concerns Over Self-Serve Alcohol Sales

Levy Restaurants employees say management is not doing enough to abide by OLCC rules.
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Food and beverage service workers at the Moda Center are raising fresh concerns with their bosses about alcohol sales at the arena’s self-service kiosks.  Two years ago, Levy Restaurants, the longtime food, beverage, and retail service provider for the Rose Quarter, partnered with Amazon to bring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to four stores inside […]

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