STREET VIEW: Is the Central Eastside Good Now?

Portland Mercury 7/26 11:00A Taylor Griggs

Okay, the area has always had its charms. But thanks to new bike infrastructure and a vision for the future, it's getting a lot better. by Taylor Griggs On a scorching Sunday at the end of July a...

Green Washing

Portland Mercury 7/26 9:40A Anonymous

by Anonymous Why does our beautiful city still use glyphosate based products, such as Roundup and Crossbow, in our parks? We have families, dogs, and hippies rolling around on these green spaces. Glyphosate is known as a cancer causing carniogen...

This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury 7/26 9:00A EverOut Staff

Two New Sushi Spots Arrive, Ken's Artisan Pizza Plans to Expand, and Chaat Wallah Closes by EverOut Staff This week, we're welcoming the new sushi restaurants NOA Sushi and ShinSen Sushi & Lounge , looking forward to a Ken's Artisan Pizza in...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: July 26–28, 2024

Portland Mercury 7/26 8:00A EverOut Staff

Legendary Makers Market, Montavilla Street Fair, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff TGIF! It's time to switch on weekend mode and get psyched for events from the Legendary Makers Market II to the Montavilla Street Fair and...

Good Morning, News: Increased Clamouring for Trump Ear Report, Obamas Endorse Kamala Harris for...

Portland Mercury 7/26 6:07A Suzette Smith

Loud Clamouring for Trump Ear Report, Obamas Endorse Harris for President, Perseverance Mars Rover Foound a Cool Rock! by Suzette Smith If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury ’s news reporting, arts and culture...

Way Back When

Portland Mercury 7/25 7:26A Anonymous

by Anonymous We went to prom as stag besties. You didn’t look at me like you looked at other women, but by then that had been the reality for so long that I didn’t think about it. I had learned years ago how to swallow getting lost in your eyes,...

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Ass Trivia About Injured Feet, Stinky Flowers, and the Weird World of SPORTS!

Portland Mercury 7/25 6:49A Wm. Steven Humphrey

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

Good Morning, News: The Two Faces of Gonzalez, Black Portlanders Demand More from Police, and Biden...

Portland Mercury 7/25 5:57A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

How Rene Gonzalez Found Common Ground With a Right Wing Provocateur

Portland Mercury 7/24 8:03A Courtney Vaughn

Over the span of 24 hours, the Portland commissioner and mayoral candidate managed to anger his most conservative supporters, while inflaming progressives over a recent nod to Andy Ngo. by Courtney Vaughn For some voters, Rene Gonzalez’s recent...

Good Morning, News: Oregon Gets Money for Climate Programs, Yellowstone Eruption, and the Return of...

Portland Mercury 7/24 4:15A Taylor Griggs

by Taylor Griggs 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...

SAVAGE LOVE: Same Page

Portland Mercury 7/23 6:46A Dan Savage

He doesn't want to have sex anymore. Can this relationship be saved... and if so, how? by Dan Savage My partner and I have been together nearly thirty years. He was never as into sex/romance/intimacy as much as I was, and things got worse after...

Good Morning, News: Oregon is Burning, Gonzalez Shows Love For Andy Ngo, and Harris Comes Out...

Portland Mercury 7/23 5:48A Courtney Vaughn

by Courtney Vaughn 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 Top 36 Events in Portland This Week: July 22–28, 2024

Portland Mercury 7/22 8:00A EverOut Staff

Project Pabst, Pearl District Beer and Arts Fest, and More by EverOut Staff How's everyone's  brat summer ? If you only have a rough idea of what you're doing this week, let us help you fine tune your schedule. We're suggesting top-tier events...

THE TRASH REPORT: Biden is Out, Kamala is In, and Britney is Confusing

Portland Mercury 7/22 6:50A Elinor Jones

Step aside, old gossip! Here's a brand new can of steamin' hot trash. by Elinor Jones Hiiiiiii! Welcome to another Trash Report . I'm Elinor Jones . This weekend I was camping at a place with no cell...

Good Morning, News: Plant Trees = Save Lives, Mingus Mapps Cuts Foot, and Kamala Harris for the...

Portland Mercury 7/22 5:55A 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...