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by Wm. Steven Humphrey Hey Mercury friends and fam! In case you haven’t noticed, Portland’s going through some biiiiig changes right now. That’s why it’s terribly important for you to get your information from legitimate sources who put the community first. That’s the Mercury. Every day we cut through the BS, ask the ever-important question…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey HELLOOOO THERE, GORGEOUS BRAIN! It’s time once again to put that exceptionally brainy brain of yours to the test with the newest edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly quiz chock full of sassy, fun multiple choice questions about what happened in Portland during the past week, along with a couple of…

by Jenni Moore Kikagaku Moyo Listen to the new full-length from Aminé and two new EPs from local stars, and then consider masking up and attending one of these three epic upcoming shows. MUST-LISTEN Three great new projects from locally relevant artists. TWOPOINTFIVE, Aminé Last week I mentioned an excellent new song and video for…

by Alex Zielinski Portland City Hall COSMONAUT / GETTY IMAGES Portland City Council heard feedback from more than a hundred members of the public Wednesday afternoon and evening on how the city should be spending an unexpected budget surplus of $62 million. The council meeting, which ran just under seven hours, attracted a variety of…

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 without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Floods and rockslides are on the menu today…

by Mercury Promotions If you’ve had a challenging year (and… hello! Who hasn’t?), we’ve got just the thing to make life a little more fun: It’s the Portland Mercury‘s Shot & Beer Week! That’s correct: For one glorious week, your favorite local bars and restaurants will be serving up a one-of-a-kind, creative “shot & a…

by Megan Burbank Beloved Portland author Ursula K. Le Guin’s legacy will be celebrated and discussed at this year’s Portland Book Festival. EUAN MONAGHAN/STRUCTO I knew the pandemic isolation had really gotten dire when I started missing everything about in-person author events, including those inevitable nine words that can sink an otherwise good time: “This…

by EverOut Staff Build the nourishing plant-based grain bowl of your dreams at Wild Thing, a new eatery from Arden owner Kelsey Glasser and Sweedeedee chef Sam Smith. Wild Thing Portland’s list of pizzeria options continues to grow, as newcomers Electric Pizza Company and Pizzeria Stellina join the city’s thriving pizza scene. Plus, read about…

by Alex Zielinski tyler gross Burgerville Workers Union (BVWU), the country’s only federally-recognized fast food union, has spent more than three years in contract negotiations with Burgerville management. From anti-union messaging to a ban on Black Lives Matter buttons to allegations of targeted firings, the restaurant chain’s employees have faced a torrent of pushback over…

by Mercury Promotions In case you haven’t heard, the time to get that holiday shopping done is RIGHT NOW. And helping you along the way is the Mercury‘s annual HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, featuring a jolly bag of present ideas for that hard-to-shop-for friend or family member. And even better? You can buy all these wondrous…

by EverOut Staff The unsung dynamo of the bountiful Wainwright family will swing through the Doug Fir on Sunday in support of her first album in five years. If you’re trying to pinch pennies but still want to have fun this weekend, keep reading for a quality assemblage of $15-and-under events around town, from Urban Craft…

by Blair Stenvick 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! Oregon Zoo Good afternoon, Portland! Here’s the latest on…

by Isabella Garcia Oregon Department of Transportation Thanks to last week’s passage of President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure package, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will receive an estimated $1.2 billion in additional federal funding over the next five years. While ODOT will spend the next four months determining where to allocate the influx…

by Wm. Steven Humphrey City program requests more money for homeless sweeps. Alex Zielinski 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…

by EverOut Staff With fried chicken and handmade pasta, Gumba is a comfort food dream come true. Gumba As we transition into the season of sunsets before 5 pm, we could all use some soul-warming nourishment to bolster our spirits. We’ve compiled this list of fortifying options, including ramen, pizza, dumplings, pasta, pho, fried chicken,…

by Isabella Garcia 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! Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County In local news: • Oregon…

by Dan Savage Joe Newton I’m a 44-year-old gay male and I’ve never been in a serious relationship. I would like to find my way into an LTR, but I have a series of overlapping dating issues that I don’t know how to navigate. First, due to my career, I move around a lot, and…