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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Happyness (The Wrecking Ball)

Portland Mercury 5/21 10:00A John Rudoff

Imago s absurdist production wrestles with the common question: Do I need to buy a gun? by John Rudoff Many themes in Happyness (The Wrecking Ball) can be found just outside...

We don't know our ass from a hole in the ground

Portland Mercury 5/21 8:38A Anonymous

by Anonymous Everyone has different motivational dynamics. Let's see what happens when we pull the carrot more in the direction we want things to do. It's a science...

Hear In Portland: Bye Bye Rontoms Sunday Sessions, We’ll Miss You!

Portland Mercury 5/21 7:15A Jenni Moore

Night Heron s new record offers the calm of Escapism, milk, and grapes. by Jenni Moore If you’re a hardcore blues fan (or have recently had your love of blues music...

Updated May 2025 Special Election Results: PPS Bond Heading Toward Certain Victory

Portland Mercury 5/21 4:30A The Mercury Election Strike Forc

Multnomah County voters are choosing members for local school boards and other special districts. by The Mercury Election Strike Force Updated 7:30 am, Wednesday, May 21....

Good Morning, News: Election Results, a New (Bad) Vaccine Policy, and it's Budget Amendment Day in...

Portland Mercury 5/21 4:28A Taylor Griggs

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...

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Questions About Moving to Lake Oswego

Love Lake Oswego 5/11 12:00A lovelakeoswego

1.What’s the average cost of a home in Lake Oswego? Over the last twelve months, the average sales price out of 486 detached homes in Lake Oswego was approximately $1,461,733 with the lowest priced...

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Smash Burgers With a San Francisco Pedigree Are Landing in Downtown Portland

Eater Portland 5/21 6:45A Paolo Bicchieri

PLS on Sixth is the latest entry into the thick-cut fries and burgers game in downtown Portland. | PLS on Sixth PLS on Sixth is a new burger and shake spot inside the Hotel Zags, debuting on Thursday,...

Portland’s 11 Best Restaurants for Dessert

Eater Portland 5/15 8:28A Rebecca Roland

The Baked Haiti at Kann is just one of Portland’s finest post-dinner treats. | Kann Restaurant Find the restaurants hiding the city’s top sweet treats, ice creams, and pastries In a city known for its...

Chow Down on Portland’s Best Sandwiches

Portland Monthly (Food) 5/14 6:27A Portland Monthly Staff

Tuna melts, meatball subs, grinders, and eggplant muffalettas—Portland is ready for lunchtime.

Hyped Filipino Panaderia Balong Is Finally Open

Eater Portland 5/13 7:42A Harry Cheadle

Eater Plus, 3 Doors Down (the restaurant) is returning, and more news you should know Good news everyone! Balong’s brick-and-mortar location is finally open! Balong was launched as a pop-up in 2023 by...

Inside the Worker Walkout That Shut Down Portland’s Beloved Shoofly Vegan Bakery

Eater Portland 5/9 6:07A Katherine Chew Hamilton

Shoofly Bakery. | Katherine Chew Hamilton Unhappy with the current owner, employees are trying to buy one of Portland’s most notable vegan cafes Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Cafe , one of Portland’s most...

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The Best Thrifting in Portland

Portland Monthly (Style & Shopping) 5/20 6:29A Matthew Trueherz

You’re not finding your wedding dress or that one Gucci bag at Goodwill, but you might at these local secondhand boutiques.

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The Dumbest Moves the Portland Trail Blazers Have Made

Blazer's Edge 5/21 10:24A Dave Deckard

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images Every rose has its thorns, even Portland’s The Portland Trail Blazers are currently considered a team on the rise in the NBA, at least casually. Portland’s 36 wins in...

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