Tweet 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—...
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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...
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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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...
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The Best Entries From Our Andrew W.K. Pizza Party Coloring Contest 🍕
by Bri Brey This month we ran a pretty cool promotion. We asked folks in Portland to color an awesome illustration of Andrew W.K. and return it to any Sizzle Pie location to be entered to win a pizza...
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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,...
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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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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