It’s Not Too Late to Watch Gilmore Girls!
Notes on Gilmore Girls, from a Gilmore woman. by Bri Brey AS AN ONLY CHILD, I missed out on some of the seminal television trends that would’ve been introduced by an older sibling. No Dawson’s Creek,...
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Want That "Wild Feminist" Tee? Buy It Today and $5 Goes to Standing Rock
by Bri Brey If you're anything like me—or our food critic Andrea Damewood—you've been eyeing Wildfang's Wild Feminist branded clothing. Andrea even requested the crew sweatshirt in our staff's holiday...
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In Case You Forgot What Snow in Portland Looks Like...
by Bri Brey Portland is abuzz with rumors that it may snow tomorrow! ⛄❄️❄️❄️⛄For other cities this may be a run-of-the-mill winter occurrence, but not in Portland! Your Twitter feed and Instagram are...
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The Mercury's Most Read Stories of 2016
by Bri Brey As if you wanted to relive this year, here are the top 10 most read stories from our site. DOUG BROWN1. TRUMP PROTESTS: Cops Helped A Massive Anti-Trump Protest Shut Down I-5 on...
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The Mercury Staff Favorite Stories of 2016
by Bri Brey We wrote a lot of stories this year. Most of them were flipping awesome, but some of them were even better than that. Here are the staff-favorite stories from the Portland Mercury in 2016....
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Here's How To Support the DC Women's March Without Leaving Portland
by Bri Brey As the days wistfully slip away from us, and a nacho cheese Dorito-dusted shadow begins to loom over 2017, we at the Mercury want to remind you not to lose hope. There are tons of ways to...
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Sad? Watch This Video of a Polar Bear Who Loves Snow
by Bri Brey ..and these snow-loving otters, and seals and elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland yesterday. What are you waiting for? Press play on both of these videos below at the same time for...
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Where Are They Now, the "Most Fuckable People in Portland" circa 2002
by Bri Brey This photo has been circulating on Reddit via user SpringwaterBikeThief:VIA SPRINGWATERBIKETHIEF ON REDDITWe at the Mercury immediately recognized the list as the handiwork of our 2002...
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Win 2 Weekend Passes to Sabertooth Psychedelicstonerrockmicrofest
by Bri Brey We're excited to be a sponsor of this year's Sabertooth psychedelicstonerrockmicrofest! This weekend, February 3+4 the Crystal Ballroom will host the likes of Thee Oh Sees, The Black Lips,...
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10 Things You Can Do Tonight Instead of Watching Trump Announce his Supreme...
by Bri Brey 1. Go to a protest.2. Attend one of these local events. 3. Read this book. Or this book. OR ANY BOOK. 4. Write your sweetheart/neighbor/friends a Mercury valentine. 5. Smoke a joint and...
View ArticleSince We Won't be Teaching Science in School Anymore, Bill Nye is Here to...
by Bri Brey Children of the '90s commence freak out. Bill Nye is returning to television, and the first trailer for "Bill Nye Saves the World" is out today! From Netflix:Bill Nye hosts a talk show...
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The List of James Beard Award Semifinalists Is Out, And Portland Has 16...
by Bri Brey The 2017 James Beard Award semifinalists were announced today, and Portland chefs and restaurants are contenders in 9 categories including the Best Chef: Northwest, and Rising Star Chef of...
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PANIC! 100 Tickets Released for the Sold Out HELL NO! Benefit Show With...
by Bri Brey HELL YES! Grab your credit cards! 100 more tickets were just released to the sold out HELL NO! benefit show at the Crystal Ballroom this Sunday featuring short sets from the absolute best...
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Portland Mercury's Highball Drink Recipes Are Here: Swank & Swine, Tilt, Tryst
by Bri Brey It’s almost time for... HIGHBALL!Brace yourself for over 40 specially crafted cocktails… for only $5 each!All of the tantalizing drink recipes are available online! Check out what your...
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Good Morning, News: International Women's Day Without Women, Portland's Still...
by Bri Brey Good Morning, ladies (and gentlemen, too, but mostly ladies because today is our day)! Today is International Women's Day which takes on a new importance and new opportunities for action...
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Need a Pothole Fixed? Maybe a Portland Anarchist Can Help!
by Bri Brey Not all heroes wear capes, some wear face masks. A new Facebook page has appeared touting the handiwork of Portland Anarchist Road Care, an organization who claims to be taking "the state...
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For Pi Day Let's Celebrate Pizza Jerk's Awesome Website
by Bri Brey It's plastered all over social media so I'm sure you already know that it's Pi Day! Our favorite kind of pi(e)? PIZZA. Here's a bunch of reviews of local pizza places where you can stuff...
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This Week On Nextdoor: "Can I Borrow A Lemon?"
by Bri Brey Fucking Nextdoor. A hub for every person in Portland with too much time on their hands, something super lame to get rid of, or a suspicion that every person that walks in their...
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Portland's Anarchist Pothole-Fillers are Holding a Public Meeting
by Bri Brey The Portland Anarchist road crew, who went rogue and started filling potholes in the city's absence, are still fairly mysterious, even after granting an email interview to The Oregonian,...
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Power Rangers made me feel old. Because I am old, so very old. by Bri Brey Power Rangers these days, amirite? They're all shiny and sleek! Their mouths move when they speak! They've got Bryan Cranston...
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You Can Now Send Your Local Officials Facebook Messages. (Thanks, Facebook!)
by Bri Brey Facebook is trying, you guys. In a sea of rampant misinformation and fake news shared on the site and accusations of their immense political impact, yesterday the social media network...
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It's Portland Pizza Week! Here Are the Rules:
by Bri Brey TODAY! TODAY IS THE BLESSED FIRST HOLY DAY OF PORTLAND PIZZA WEEK 2017. Read descriptions of all the Pizza Week slices here!See a map of all the Pizza Week locations here!We highly...
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Portland's Elvis is the Grand Marshal of the 2017 Rose Festival Starlight Parade
by Bri Brey Long live old Portland. It was announced yesterday that John Elvis Schroder, Portland's favorite cardboard guitar-wheedling street performer—will be the Grand Marshal of the 2017 Rose...
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Poll: Portland is Getting a Gum Wall. Should This Abomination Be Stopped?
by Bri Brey Seattle's infamous gum wall.MATT RAGEN / SHUTTERSTOCKToday in news that makes us go eeeeeewwwwwww:Portland may be getting its very own gum wall downtown. A Facebook event hosted by RONIN...
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Like Cats? And Drinking? There's a Portland Happy Hour for That
by Bri Brey MICHELLE MITCHELLJust when you thought Portland couldn't out-Portland itself (Look! A double decker bike for sale on Craig's List!) this happens:A happy hour downtown called "I Love Cats....
View ArticleTweet Storm: Trump Just Fired FBI Director James Comey
by Bri Brey Read about it here. BREAKING: President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey, the White House says https://t.co/X834ONaQQShttps://t.co/o0F5kwVePx— CNN (@CNN) May 9, 2017And then read...
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Beloved Club 21 is Being Demolished Right Now
by Bri Brey It is a sad day Portland. But one we all knew was coming. We were sent these photos this afternoon of one of Portland's great dive bars and the Mercury's unofficial clubhouse—Club 21—...
View ArticleA Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
A Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods by Bri Brey Portland’s not so big! Even if you’re only here for a short time, it’s easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we...
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What the National Media is Saying About the TriMet Attack in Portland
by Bri Brey We're still learning the details of Friday's devastating attack that left two heroic Portlanders dead and another wounded. Our feeds have been full of updates, reactions, and open letters...
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Tweet Storm: Comedians on Sessions Testimony
by Bri Brey Jeff Sessions before the Senate intelligence committee.Attorney General Jeff Sessions just wrapped up his testimony before the Senate intelligence committee where he said "I don't recall,"...
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What is the Babadook and Why is It a Symbol for LGBTQ+ Pride?
by Bri Brey The internet is hard. It moves so fast. Yesterday's memes are distant memory. But there's one queer meme that you'll want to know before hitting Portland Pride this weekend: The...
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PHOTOS: The Portland Mercury in the 2017 Pride Parade
by Bri Brey We had an absolute blast yesterday marching with all of our queer friends and allies in Portland's Pride Parade! Thanks to all of the organizers who made it possible and every single...
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The Nib's New Animated Series is 🔥
by Bri Brey The NibThe first episode of The Nib's new animated series is online today, and it's a perfectly TOO REAL political cartoon. It's produced by Matt Bors, the Portland-based founder of the...
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Is Portland "The Most Politically Violent City in America"? Politico Thinks So.
by Bri Brey From PoliticoTensions in Portland's political climate are high, to be sure, but are we the most politically violent city in the country? Politico seems to think so, and an article...
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Nope, Can't Watch the Eclipse There
by Bri Brey NASAAre you not leaving Portland for the eclipse because you don't want to wear a diaper while stuck in traffic for 15 hours just to see three minutes of yarn pouring out of the sun?...
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Today in Demolition: The Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple
by Bri Brey You will be missed. Bri BreyAn iconic Portland building is being demolished today: The Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple on the corner of SW 2nd and Taylor appears to be coming down....
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You Can Name Oaks Park's Newest Roller Coaster; What Could Go Wrong?
by Bri Brey Oaks ParkPortland's quaintest little amusement park needs your help! Oaks Park announced on their Facebook page last week that it will be getting a new roller coaster (projected to open in...
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Another Angle of Portland Police's Questionable Use of Distraction Grenades...
by Bri Brey From Doug Brown's VideoIt was a volatile Sunday in Portland and Vancouver. From our reporter Doug Brown who covered this weekend's protests:Local demonstrations caught national heat for a...
View ArticleHUMP! Springs Eternal
Dan Savage’s 13th annual amateur porn film festival kicks off this week. by Bri Brey For the last 13 years, the first two weekends in November bring a special treat to Portland. Thousands of adoring,...
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Sufjan Stevens Wrote a Song About Tonya Harding and It Will Make You Cry
by Bri Brey Sufjan Stevens has a known obsession with Oregon. In 2015 Stevens released Carrie & Lowell, which featured a stock of Oregon tie-ins. In interviews, he's discussed his many trips to...
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Critiquing Christmas: The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights
Lights, puppets, choirs, AND A BABY CAMEL. by Bri Brey If you’re looking to get Christmas AF, the shiniest, brightest, most Catholic-ist joint in Portland is the Grotto’s 30th Annual Christmas...
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Save the Date: Portland's World Naked Bike Ride 2018 is June 23
by Bri Brey Via World Naked Bike Ride Portland FacebookThe official World Naked Bike Ride Portland Facebook page has announced the 2018 date for one of the city's weirdest, nudie-ist, and most...
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Things to Do Tonight Instead of Watching the State of the Union
by Bri Brey GETTY IMAGESSome dumb president is giving some dumb speech tonight, and when it's over, we will all be collectively dumber for having watched it. In solidarity with Mercury pal Earl...
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The Portland Mercury's Highball Is March 19-25! Here are the 2018 Participants
by Bri Brey Prepare yourself for the Portland Mercury’s HIGHBALL! Brace yourself for 41 specially crafted cocktails available March 19-25… for only $5 each!We’ve teamed up with over 40 of the finest...
View ArticleOur Favorite Patios for Getting a Sunburn While Day-Drinking
A (wobbly) step-by-step guide to Portland's patio paradise. by Bri Brey Finally! The sun has returned! And with it comes the season of sharing picnic tables with drunk strangers on Portland's glorious...
View ArticleDavid Byrne Sang a Prince Song at a Portland Karaoke Bar Over the Weekend
by Bri Brey While you were out of town Saturday night, David Byrne nonchalantly dropped by the Alibi Tiki Lounge dressed in what appear to be khakis for a karaoke sesh before his Sunday show at the...
View ArticleA Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
by Bri Brey Portland's not so big! Even if you're only here for a short time, it's easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we know... five quadrants is an oxymoron....
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The Mercury Staff's Favorite Stories of 2018
by Bri Brey Since the internet loves year-end lists, we thought we'd share some of our favorite stories from our staff writers and beyond from 2018!In no particular order:PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDON...
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The Shrill Trailer is Here and We Are Feeling Very Seen
by Bri Brey Allyson Riggs/HuluIT FINALLY HAPPENED! Hulu made a show about our lives! Based on Lindy West's book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman, the Shrill series is a six-episode Hulu original...
View ArticleA Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
by Bri Brey Portland’s not so big! Even if you’re only here for a short time, it’s easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we know... five quadrants is an oxymoron....
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