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"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 partn...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/2024/04/23/47160519/savage-love-mask-4-mask

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 consi...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/23/47158095/good-morning-news-nypd-sweeps-gaza-protests-at-universities-the-sports-bra-is-franchising-and-karen-the-ostrich-dies-after-swallowing-ke

Under the pomp and ceremony of a costume parade on a beautiful spring day lay a deep reservoir of disquiet for what the future might hold. by Justin Yau On Saturday, a parade of Portlanders mar...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/environment/2024/04/22/47157867/photo-essay-portlanders-young-and-old-celebrate-earth-day-with-making-earth-cool

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 lu...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/comedy/2024/04/22/47157631/enter-to-win-free-tickets-to-see-this-wednesdays-two-evils-comedy-show

TEDxPortland, José González, 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 eve...

https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-top-40-events-in-portland-this-week-apr-22-28-2024/c5429/

Time to dig into this week's pile of hot, garbage-y gossip! by Elinor Jones Welcome back to the TRASH REPORT! I am mother Trash Panda, ELINOR JONES, coming to you live from this metaphorical du...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/the-trash-report/2024/04/22/47154631/the-trash-report-presidents-poets-josh-hartnett-and-you

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 c...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/22/47156152/good-morning-news-dueling-homeless-plans-commish-blames-fentanyl-and-victims-in-traffic-deaths-and-stay-awake-sleepy-don

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...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2024/04/21/47155975/to-the-woman-who-bathes-in-babys-blood

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 ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/newsblast/2024/04/21/47145137/your-sunday-reading-list-cops-get-million-dollar-babysitter-vision-zero-not-at-zero-and-nikes-air-scandals

Mayoral candidates Gonzalez, Mapps, and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules. by Courtne...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/19/47151412/commissioners-introduce-dueling-homeless-ordinances-experts-say-none-get-to-the-root-of-the-problem

Bolognese Fries, Cider, and Calamansi Cream Puffs by EverOut Staff From banana pudding tiramisu to Fruit Loop Danishes and from calamansi confections to rainbow cookie-flavored gelato, this editi...

https://everout.com/portland/articles/this-week-in-portland-food-news-bolognese-fries-cider-and-calamansi-cream-puffs/c5427/

Transportation advocates say putting the blame on victims is a distraction from the real causes of traffic deaths. by Taylor Griggs On October 21, 2023, James Brian Fenimore was walking on the ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/19/47150631/with-scant-evidence-city-commissioners-point-to-fentanyl-as-potential-contributor-to-rise-in-deadly-crashes

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 ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/2024/04/19/47139446/heck-yes-to-more-pacific-northwest-non-alcoholic-beer

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 on...

https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-portland-this-weekend-apr-19-21-2024/c5426/

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 consi...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/19/47145229/good-morning-news-fire-in-the-disco-fire-in-the-attic-of-the-timberline-lodge-a-vision-zero-update-and-hot-cloned-ferret-developments

Plus, More Event News and Updates for April 18 by EverOut Staff Rap’s auto-tune auteur Future is coming to Portland with Metro Boomin to support their second collaborative album, We Still Do...

https://everout.com/portland/articles/ticket-alert-future-st-vincent-and-more-portland-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c5424/

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, ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/18/47145013/despite-record-high-traffic-crash-deaths-pbot-leaders-say-vision-zero-is-working

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 ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2024/04/18/47145046/to-the-luuwit-park-karen-from-hell

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 gre...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/2024/04/18/47144479/free-tickets-thursday-enter-to-win-free-tix-to-see-the-mission-uk-conversation-and-steel-panther

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 e...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/pop-quiz-pdx/2024/04/18/47141628/pop-quiz-pdx-sassy-ass-trivia-about-nike-scandals-more-nike-scandals-and-wow-so-many-nike-scandals

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 c...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/18/47141704/good-morning-news-gonzalez-latest-cruel-power-grab-cops-cost-portland-another-cool-million-and-trump-cant-stop-violating-gag-order

by Anonymous I applied for a position posted on my LinkedIn page, a public service job with a major Multnomah County organization. I'm fine with the job I have but since I had most of the liste...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2024/04/17/47142000/career-hype

Mark P. Smith & Associates will take over monitoring of Portland Police Bureau’s adherence to federal directives. The team includes a former violence prevention leader for the city. by Courtney...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/17/47139808/portland-will-pay-nearly-16-million-for-independent-monitor-to-oversee-citys-compliance-with-doj-settlement

The hilarious debut film feature from Vera Drew, The People’s Joker, packs a lot into its 92-minute runtime—action, animation, DC comic parody deep cuts, some truly vicious and necessary jabs...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/movies-and-tv/2024/04/17/47138962/the-hype-about-the-peoples-joker-is-entirely-warranted

by Taylor Griggs 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 conside...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/17/47138858/good-morning-news-a-new-plan-for-southeast-portland-womens-sports-discourse-and-maybe-we-can-control-the-weather

The Lower Southeast Rising Plan would add transit access, infrastructure and more housing. Residents worry it could transform neighborhood affordability and character. by Taylor Griggs Juxtapos...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/17/47139302/new-plan-seeks-to-help-lower-southeast-portland-rise

Norris will become the club’s technical director; General Manager Karina LeBlanc promises “global search” for new head coach. by Abe Asher Mike Norris is out as Portland Thorns head coach...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/Sports/2024/04/16/47139124/mike-norris-out-as-portland-thorns-coach-in-staff-shakeup

Guest starring super special guest comedian 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,...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/comedy/2024/04/10/47128192/next-wednesday-its-the-hilarious-two-evils-comedy-game-show

Her boyfriend wants permission to hire sex workers. Is this a case of irreconcilable differences? by Dan Savage My boyfriend wants my permission to see sex workers. He did this quite a bit before...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/2024/04/16/47138414/savage-love-priced-out

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 consi...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/16/47138166/good-morning-news-police-get-a-new-babysitter-trumps-lawyers-get-bench-slapped-and-you-can-get-delicious-pizza-all-week

Chastity Belt, Record Store Day, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Clear your calendar: With events like Record Store Day 2024 and stoner-friendly festivities like 420 Toke-Tacular 2: Electric...

https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-top-39-events-in-portland-this-week-apr-15-21-2024/c5422/

The seventh "First Annual" Ladds 500 attracted more than 1,000 people to Southeast Portland's Ladd's Addition for a non-competitive relay race. by Taylor Griggs The Ladds 500 is an annual bicyc...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2024/04/15/47135004/photo-essay-biking-in-circles-at-the-ladds-500

Let's dig deep into this week's pile of the hottest gossip! by Elinor Jones Gear up, TRASH PANDAS! It's me, ELINOR JONES, welcoming you to this column: THE TRASH REPORT. It's Tax Day today, whi...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/the-trash-report/2024/04/15/47133778/the-trash-report-on-volcanic-embarrassment-and-board-game-movies-with-turkey-vengeance

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 c...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/15/47134723/good-morning-news-ethics-complaint-against-da-candidate-vasquez-rise-up-for-portland-street-response-and-its-pizza-week-lets-gooooooo

by Anonymous To the owner of the Audi Q5 with studded tires driving around our pothole-pocked street this April — first off, your car doesn’t need them. All wheel drive and some decent snow...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2024/04/14/47135295/crunch-crunch

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 ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/newsblast/2024/04/14/47130284/your-sunday-reading-list-wheeler-backpedals-on-homeless-plan-uncommitted-biden-voters-and-the-return-of-say-nice-things-about-portland

Mezcal, Chilorio, and Sicilian Pizza by EverOut Staff This week, we're celebrating the arrival of the new Tamale Boy sibling Colibri and XO Bar 's new mezcal and tequila bar The High Ground . ...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/this-week-in-portland-food-news-mezcal-chilorio-and-sicilian-pizza/c5417/

As Portland prepares to slash bureau budgets ahead of 2024-25 fiscal year, residents make their case for investments in alternative response programs and gun violence reduction. by Courtney Vaugh...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/12/47131767/public-pleas-to-save-portland-street-response-dominate-city-budget-session

Paris, Texas, Cherry Blossom Bazaar, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Take a break from doing your taxes and go have some thrifty fun this weekend. We've gathered all the b...

https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-portland-this-weekend-apr-12-14-2024/c5419/

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Let the bells ring and the confetti fall: PIZZA WEEK IS BACK, BAY-BEE! And the best pizza pie makers in Portland are ready to strut their pizza stuff!  Happening righ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/pizza-week/2024/04/12/47117298/lets-eat-the-mercurys-pizza-week-is-happening-now

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 consi...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2024/04/12/47130221/good-morning-news-say-nice-things-about-portland-new-job-day-bob-day-here-to-stay-biden-cancels-more-student-loan-debt

It’s time to take Portland back from the buttholes. Here’s how. by Wm. Steven Humphrey —eds] First of all, thanks to everyone who’s been saying nice things about Portland! And to thos...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47126860/say-nice-things-about-portland-again

A former Portlander returns to survey the city’s damage—and rebirth. by Ian Karmel —eds] I sat in my car outside of the Mercury offices. It was the beginning of March and I was afraid t...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47129990/why-i-still-love-portland

Portland’s premier restaurant and cart owners hype up the local food and chefs they love! by Andrea Damewood —eds] Community over competition is a phrase you hear a lot if you spend time ...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47130135/portland-chefs-say-nice-things-about-portland-chefs

Indie rockers reflect on 30 years as a band, and why they still call Portland home. by Courtney Vaughn —eds] Fourteen years ago, Corin Tucker was sure her band Sleater-Kinney would never re...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47129911/the-evolution-of-sleater-kinney

Things have changed since the early 2000s (not to mention 1896), but biking in Portland is still magical. by Taylor Griggs —eds] Portland has been a bike city since the 1890s, just after th...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47126937/say-nice-things-about-biking-in-portland

Founder LaQuida Landford shows up for Oregon’s most vulnerable ‘round the clock. by Donovan Scribes (fka Donovan Smith) —eds] Before I get started, (and piss people off), I should start...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47130172/afrovillage-does-the-real-work-on-portlands-homeless-crisis

Whether you’re into sci-fi, romance, or weirdness, Portland has a bookstore for YOU! by Lindsay Costello —eds] As someone who briefly braved the trenches of bookstore work (I was a “gen...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47130239/say-nice-things-about-portlands-themed-bookstores

You might not know these performers (yet), but these drag artists consistently embody Portland’s strange and timeless beauty. by Andrew Jankowski —eds] What better cheerleaders could Port...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47130020/say-nice-things-about-local-drag-artists-proudly-representing-portland-all-year-long

Let’s say nice things about the city’s most adorable critters! by Elinor Jones —eds] Tired: Portland is weird. Wired: Portland is sexy! Inspired: Portland is CUTE!  Sure, we’re a m...

https://www.portlandmercury.com/say-nice-things-2024/2024/04/12/47130076/portlands-cutest-creatures