SAVAGE LOVE: Mask 4 Mask

Portland Mercury 4/23 7:46A Dan Savage

"I post fetish content on the internet. How worried should I be that someone, like a future boss, might find out?" by Dan Savage I’m a cis gay man in Canada. Other than my supportive enby partner of five years and a few close friends, most people...

Good Morning, News: NYPD Sweeps Gaza Protests at Universities, The Sports Bra is Franchising, and...

Portland Mercury 4/23 5:57A Courtney Vaughn

by Courtney Vaughn 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...

Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to See This Wednesday's "TWO EVILS" Comedy Show!

Portland Mercury 4/22 9:00A Wm. Steven Humphrey

With super special guest star, ZAK TOSCANI! by Wm. Steven Humphrey Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you're in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo...

The Top 40 Events in Portland This Week: Apr 22–28, 2024

Portland Mercury 4/22 8:00A EverOut Staff

TEDxPortland, Jos Gonz lez, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff We've got a special delivery: all of the best events Portland has to offer this week in one handy roundup. Find details on everything from José González to Combo Chimbita with Pachyman...

THE TRASH REPORT: Presidents, Poets, Josh Hartnett, and YOU!

Portland Mercury 4/22 7:00A Elinor Jones

Time to dig into this week's pile of hot, garbage-y gossip! by Elinor Jones Welcome back to the T rash Report ! I am mother Trash Panda, Elinor Jones , coming to you live from this metaphorical...

Good Morning, News: Dueling Homeless Plans, Commish Blames Fentanyl (and Victims) in Traffic Deaths,...

Portland Mercury 4/22 5:37A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

To the woman who bathes in baby's blood

Portland Mercury 4/21 5:42A Anonymous

by Anonymous I had just sang the Beatles, and walked off the karaoke stage. You were dancing in the crowd, I kept noticing you. Your hair is gold blonde, and you had on a classy long coat. When I walked over to talk with you, you said you’re a...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Cops Get Million Dollar Babysitter, "Vision Zero" Not at Zero, and Nike's...

Portland Mercury 4/21 4:33A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

Heck Yes to More Pacific Northwest Non-Alcoholic Beer!

Portland Mercury 4/19 7:55A Blair Stenvick

From the founder of Suckerpunch comes a zero-proof craft brewery focused on local hops and flavors. by Blair Stenvick Zero-proof drink entrepreneur Andy McMillan has a story he tells where, in 2021,...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Apr 19–21, 2024

Portland Mercury 4/19 7:24A EverOut Staff

Making Earth Cool: Earth Day Celebration, Record Store Day, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Celebrate Portland's favorite holiday, 4/20 , by blazing up and heading to one or more of the ultra-chill events we've rounded up...

Good Morning, News: Fire in the Disco! Fire in the Attic (of the Timberline Lodge), a Vision Zero...

Portland Mercury 4/19 5:25A Suzette Smith

by Suzette Smith 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...

Despite Record-High Traffic Crash Deaths, PBOT Leaders Say Vision Zero Is Working

Portland Mercury 4/18 11:20A Taylor Griggs

Advocates who have been tracking the city s response to traffic fatalities aren t so sure. by Taylor Griggs Nearly 10 years ago, the city of Portland first committed to a Vision Zero plan, setting a...

To the Luuwit Park Karen from Hell

Portland Mercury 4/18 11:00A Anonymous

by Anonymous I refuse to explain myself and the special needs of my seriously physically disabled son to anyone, because that feeling is humiliating and degrading. So, let’s just say that my son was playing fetch with a couple service dogs on an...

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See the Mission UK, CONVERSATION, and Steel...

Portland Mercury 4/18 7:57A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Ass Trivia About Nike Scandals, More Nike Scandals, and... WOW, So Many Nike...

Portland Mercury 4/18 7:00A Wm. Steven Humphrey

See how well YOU score on this week's super fun local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HOWDY-DO, SMARTY TROUSERS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition...