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by Wm. Steven Humphrey

My, you are a BUSY BEE. So it’s completely understandable that you may have missed some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! So while you’re lounging about this weekend, catch up on the knowledge you need by reading some of these A+++ Mercury articles! (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.)

• Industrial Hub in Northwest Portland Will Cause Catastrophic Oil Spill During Earthquake, Report Finds

The industrial hub in Northwest Portland may cause one of the largest oil spills in the world when the Cascadia earthquake hits, a new report from the city and county finds. https://t.co/kfIMH3EE2M
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 26, 2021

• Burger Week Returns August 16—Check Out the Participating Burger Joints!

Hallelujah! Portland’s fave food event, the Mercury’s BURGER WEEK, returns Aug 16-22! Check out the list of participating burger joints here! 🍔https://t.co/usKCAd7HCr
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 26, 2021

• New Data Shows Most Portland Police Officers Still Live Outside Portland

Yup, more Portland police officers still live in Washington state than in Portland proper: https://t.co/0D0G6rDhHs
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 26, 2021

• Review: Mitate Food Cart Raises the Bar for Vegan Sushi

The new Mitate food cart’s vegan sushi is virtually indistinguishable from its fish-filled counterpart—AND is both fresh tasting and delicious. Our Janey Wong (@janey_san ) has the review.https://t.co/X7z1suEXTu
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 27, 2021

• City Hears Opposition to Continuation of Downtown Clean & Safe’s Contract

Unhoused Portlanders say Clean & Safe’s security crews are known to threaten houseless campers from legally resting in public spaces, putting them in a constant state of unease. https://t.co/XqOjHiaTDf
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 28, 2021

• Record Review: Portland Rapper Mic Capes Evolves on In Spite Of…

Review: Since its official July 20 release, Mic Capes’ In Spite Of… peaked at the #4 spot on the Apple Music Hip-hop/Rap Albums chart. The Portland rapper’s new album lives up to that hype.https://t.co/lOLOlgNBXw
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 28, 2021

• Savage Love: Crabs

He lied about giving his spouse crabs. Flash forward a few years… he gives his spouse crabs *again.* Is he a serial liar/crab-giver? The occasionally crabby Dan Savage is on the case in the latest SAVAGE LOVE!https://t.co/mglg4SNeU3
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 28, 2021

• Review: The Green Knight Sees a Dashing Dev Patel Fight a Giant Tree Man. It’s Outstanding.

Dev Patel is outstanding in The Green Knight—a fun, atmospheric meditation on the hero’s journey. @EclecticHutch has the review!https://t.co/GKxNWBYJGJ
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 29, 2021

• County, City Expand Cooling Centers and Outreach Ahead of Weekend Heatwave

Portland and Multnomah County are trying to get ahead of the approaching heatwave by expanding the number of cooling centers and issuing alerts to residents. Our Isabella Garcia has the details.https://t.co/BLBb8BLrPn
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 29, 2021

• As City Clears Laurelhurst Homeless Camp, Unhoused Portlanders Enter Familiar Cycle of Displacement

Thursday was the 3rd time that unhoused campers at Laurelhurst have had been told to leave in a year. In the past, campers have temporarily relocated, only to return once the contractors hired to sweep the camp leave.

It’s a cycle that pleases no one. https://t.co/VW6dWNHb00
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 30, 2021

• POP QUIZ PDX: Test Your Brainy Brain for the Week of July 30!

In this week’s POP QUIZ PDX, you’ll be answering fun, sassy Qs about ugly Portland public art, ding-dong GOP politicians, and a subjective question about the world’s most annoying pop stars. LET US DO THIS.https://t.co/LZBhpvGFGR
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) July 30, 2021

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!

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