Alleged Transphobes Kicked out of Providence Park and The Sports Bra
“Trans girls are girls, and trans women are women. We will always support and celebrate them at The Sports Bra,” says Senior VP of Marketing & Operations, Deborah Pleva.
POP QUIZ PDX: Drunk and/or Disorderly!
See how well YOU score on this week’s drunkenly themed trivia quiz! Hic!
The Mercury‘s 2026 Fall Arts Issue: Why Is the Theme Clowns?
Reality is chaos.
The theme is clowns.
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Nine Lofty Rooftop Patios for Taking in Views and Sunshine
Portland’s got ground-level patios galore, but these rise above.
Hecho de Mano Brings Housemade Flour Tortillas to Sellwood
The upcoming tortilleria will be a one-stop shop for ready-to-make Mexican meals.
Judge Strikes Down Safer Portland Lawsuit
A lawsuit against elections officials over a failed ballot initiative won’t make the November ballot, after a judge denied a request for a mandatory signature recount.
Faith Leaders, Mental Health Alliance Call For Release of Full Investigation Into Cops’ Response to 2020 Protests
After city leaders decline to uphold findings from independent review of Portland Police Bureau’s protest response, community leaders push for accountability
The Mercury is Suing Councilor Dan Ryan. Here’s Why.
The lawsuit seeks disclosure of public records dating back to 2025.
Portland Fire News: Corgi Races, a Win and a Loss, and a Big Two-Week Break
The latest updates, plus Sarah Ashlee Barker returns to the Fire Pit.
Onslaught Is a B-Movie on a Bigger Budget
Has anyone enjoyed yelling “Momma needs to get her guns” more than Adria Arjona? Discuss.
What’s New in Portland Food: Clark’s Coffee and the Richmond Club Step In, and Dinger’s Deli and Jade Rabbit Return
It’s been a very vegan-friendly end of summer.
Judge Strikes Down Safer Portland Lawsuit
A lawsuit against elections officials over a failed ballot initiative won’t make the November ballot, after a judge denied a request for a mandatory signature recount.
“Worse Than Anything We’ve Ever Seen”: Toxic Algae in Ross Island Lagoon Troubles Scientists
A mechanism intended to prevent harmful algae blooms from seeping into the river may have caused the problem to proliferate.
Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors
The new, recently launched online coalition quotes local business owners and pushes for “progressive governance.” Its political ties raise questions over its true aims.
Portland’s Fall Gallery Shows Get an A+
Many of the season’s most exciting exhibitions are going up at colleges, universities, and libraries around town.
Faking Food
Prop maker Olivia Vavroch can teach you to make everything
from medieval appetizers to creepy charcuterie.