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The Portland Police Bureau has canceled a $150,000 no-bid consulting contract with a former employee due to budget constraints and questions of cronyism.

Navigating the influx of custom Instagram cakes requires careful selection, but with expert guidance, birthday celebrations in Portland can be truly special.

"First audition ever," recounts Daaboul, "first audition of the season and I walked off the stage from doing the audition and the director goes, 'Come here, for a second.' And he says, 'Have you ever heard of Fool for Love by Sam Shepard?' And I said, 'No, I haven't.' And he goes, 'Read it. You'd be a shoo-in for May.'"

It's an accomplished debut, with compelling performances (especially from Ratterman) and a script that refuses to draw easy conclusions about any of its characters.

In this week’s Pop Quiz PDX, we explore a variety of trivia topics, challenging participants with questions about statues, amusement parks, and the metaphorical sinking of Portland.

Rummers have become highly sought after as unique midcentury homes, with around 300 ever built, making their market debut particularly exciting for enthusiasts.

Thrifting in Portland is not just about finding clothes, it's an activity enriched with the thrill of digging, exploring curated shops, and discovering unique styles.

For years I would always try to write to people to see what happened to them. And could never figure out ... To have found [the family], is just unbelievable.

Often overlooked for flashier Washington Park attractions-like the zoo, the Japanese Garden, even Hoyt Arboretum-World Forestry Center still works to draw visitors to its woodsy, lodge-like Discovery Museum.

The Mercury is giving away free tickets to excite readers about Portland's upcoming concerts, showing appreciation for their support while highlighting exciting performances.

"I have a solid group of people that I know that aren't tied to my career. Other places I've lived I've had a really hard time finding that community."

Since chef Tommy Habetz left high-profile restaurant kitchens behind to open Bunk in 2008, Portland has been a nationally significant sandwich city.

Balong, launched by chef Justin Dauz as a pop-up, has opened its brick-and-mortar location, known for its breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.

"When I moved to San Francisco in 2011, it was to be my last move...The pandemic stretched that to 11 ½. To be perfectly candid, the rising cost of living convinced me otherwise."

While Portland is famous for its craft cocktails, its margarita offerings stand out too, with bars crafting both classic and creative agave drinks.

The American hamburger, in its many variations, has remained on menus and people's plates through wars, revolutions, space exploration, and even pandemics.

"Deadstock Coffee, founded by Ian Williams, transitioned from a cart to a beloved coffee shop, becoming a staple in Portland's coffee scene since 2015."

This is the second pay period in a row where employee paychecks were going to be late and we were not being told why they were late.

Today's boutiques are countering the impersonal nature of online retail by curating unique collections that enhance individual style and provide that essential personal touch.

Thousands of Portlanders flooded Pioneer Courthouse Square for May Day, filled with signs protesting various social issues, including worker's rights and reproductive rights.