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 your email’s in-box… and then… YOUR HEAD.)
• Portland City Commissioners Push Back on Mayor’s Plans For Government Transition
The mayor is meeting resistance from City Council over plans to transition Portland’s governing structure before 2025. A fiery charter reform work session highlighted rifts among city leaders as deadlines loom.
Crank up that brain, it’s time for another super fun POP QUIZ PDX! This week’s trivia quiz includes Obama sneaking around Oregon, lotsa local rock ‘n’ roll, and wait… is that an eclipse or is a dragon eating the sun?!? 🐉😱
• Amid Budget Crisis, Leaked PBOT Emails Deepen Public Distrust of Portland Transportation Leaders
Communication clashes and plans to alter a protected bike lane have sparked skepticism as well as scrutiny toward PBOT from community advocates and Metro.
This week’s hot gossip: a fond farewell to Dame, Republican clown car breaks down, and Taylor Swift single-handedly saves dying NFL (seemingly). 🦝
• Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges Portland’s New Anti-Homeless Camping Ordinance
A group of unhoused Portlanders is suing the city over its anti-homeless camping ordinance. A new class-action lawsuit alleges the rules are unreasonable, and violate state legislation aimed at preventing the criminalization of homelessness.
Don’t be left out of the fun! Get your tickets now for shows from Foo Fighters, Sleater-Kinney, comedian Jim Gaffigan, and lots more Portland events with our TICKET ALERT!
The frontman of Eyelids and former owner of Clinton Street Video, Chris Slusarenko started a podcast. Plus, we’re sobbing about Dame D.O.L.L.A.’s “Farewell” and vibing with A Beat Happening at OMSI—this week, Hear in Portland.
• As No-No Boy, Dr. Julian Saporiti Turned His Research Into Brainy, Bright Folk Songs
The latest No-No Boy album feels like a capstone of Portlander Dr. Julian Saporiti’s search for his Asian American heritage.
Ooooooh, you better get your tickets fast for this coming Wednesday’s *Halloween themed* TWO EVILS live game show, with super special guest star KYLE KINANE! 😈 This one is looking like a sell out!
This guy thinks his controlled premature ejaculations are HOT—but does he need to let his partners know? Dan Savage shoots off an answer in this week’s SAVAGE LOVE!
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN’. I hope you didn’t have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
