Let's celebrate, because... IT'S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Thursday, ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps ...

The smoking of cigarettes serves as a strong indicator of a person’s susceptibility to manipulation, both psychological and societal. At its core, smoking is a behavior that persists despite ...

We know that they are lying, they know that they are lying, they even know that we know they are lying, we also know that they know we know they are lying too, they of course know that we certainly ...

You’ve messed up. And I’m talking about mistakes that reach way beyond your little world—things that are being felt on levels you probably don’t even understand. Trust me, there are forces out ...

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 ...

Doctors and nurses striking for weeks at the Sisters of Perpetual Misery hospital and I'm left with one thought. It doesn't bother me when I'm on the line and you drive by and flip me off. I feel ...

I'm not an expert on the intricacies of our health care system. So maybe this isn't the best course of action in terms of showing solidarity, or even with regards to my own health (clearly I'm a risk ...

Honestly, this price increase is ridiculous. I know they're trying to make a switch to live events and want supportive revenue as such, but let's be real. They're doing this because they can. And they ...

Also , PSU doctor of english, or whatever, you suck and get off the internet, you are ruining it!

Gender Ordeal: Gender on Wheels is a powerhouse of trans comedy talent. It's a road-version of Tuck Woodstock's Gender Reveal ...

When Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission approved the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule in 2021, many people celebrated ...