Despite her own legislative efforts for more stringent requirements to cast a ballot in Oregon, Christine Drazan’s campaign is utilizing the state’s current vote-by-mail system to potentially boost her chances of winning. Despite her previous efforts to nix Oregon’s vote-by-mail system, Senator Drazan’s gubernatorial campaign staffers say they intend to operate as an unofficial ballot […] The post…
“He’s here, he’s there, he’s every-f*cking-where!” Brett Goldstein, the actor, writer, and comedian who plays lovable grump Roy Kent on Ted Lasso, brings his new Sex, Death and Small Talk stand-up show to Portland. Underground hyperpop hip-hop artist Lucy Bedroque drops a new single from their upcoming album alongside a fall tour announcement. Plus, Mexican […] The post Ticket Alert: Brett…
On August 1, 1960, Lloyd Center—a new, massive shopping center in Northeast Portland—opened its doors to the public. This midcentury modern cathedral to American consumer culture housed more than 70 stores, with larger department names at its cardinal anchors and smaller shops mixed in along the “malls,” all connecting at a then-outdoor ice skating rink. […] The post A Lloyd Center Elegy in Photos…
The roller coaster ride that is Portland’s restaurant world continued this summer, but August saw a lot more openings than closings. Downtown, in particular, is seeing renewed attention in the form of major chefs taking over and opening restaurants in hotels and sprawling venues. Here are some of the biggest openings of the last few […] The post What’s New in Portland Food: Chef Jack Strong at the…
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 readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep […] The post FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to…
OH HELLO, SMARTY BUTT! It’s time to put that brainy-brain to the test with this edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll see how much YOU know about unaccompanied animals on the bus, the secret language of billionaires, and things that “blowed up” or should be “blowed up.” 🤯 But first, […] The post POP QUIZ PDX: That Blowed Up Good! appeared first on Portland…
If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Ooo-itty! This is some nice weather we’re having. Soon we’ll have to go back to checking for rain percentage every day. (20? […] The post Good Morning, News: US Debt…
On August 16, while the former box stores of the abandoned Lloyd Center mall collected dust awaiting demolition, spectators lined up two deep on NE Multnomah. They banged on barricades, devoured free hot dogs in Holladay Park, and sipped lagers in the beer garden. Above, a few dozen more lined the roof of a long […] The post Lloyd’s Last Laps appeared first on Portland Mercury .
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] Hey. When I met you I was wildly attracted to your individuality. I live with a huge crush on you for only a reason my reptilian brain knows. But having admired you for a while, all […] The post EEK! Look Within! appeared first on Portland Mercury .
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] Listen, I know everyone is wary of AI and is tired of seeing design slop but lighting up some person running a food cart because they made an AI menu is just losing the plot. How […] The post Fucking Relax appeared first on Portland Mercury .
