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Investigators later found explosives inside the car, leading to the involvement of an explosive disposal unit after evidence of an explosive device was discovered.

Playwright James Ijames has transplanted the story to a backyard family barbecue in North Carolina, and placed a Black gay man at the center of his play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2022.

The proposed city-owned center at PSU is projected to generate approximately $98.2 million in total annual economic impact, compared to $84.9 million for a renovated Keller Auditorium, according to a new Economic Impact Analysis by the Chicago-based Hunden Partners consulting firm.

The Glass Menagerie at Shaking the Tree Theatre is a graceful gift of a show that's so quietly beautiful, watching it is like sitting in a rose garden where the individual blossoms slowly unfold as you breathe in their subtle scent.

The Thompson Elk is downtown Portland's talisman, and a hopeful sign for the future after years of post-pandemic struggle.

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.

Franz Bakery produces up to a million buns per day, showcasing its manufacturing capabilities through free factory tours that attract school groups and adults alike.

Sammy, a three-and-a-half-foot-long ball python, is beautiful with deep brown and gold patches. His skin is cool and smooth, providing a unique experience during yoga.

Portland's reputation as a national Thai food destination has been truly cemented, with a scene that is not only prolific but varied, showcasing hyper-regional and dish-specific offerings.

The tomato soup is silky smooth and appreciably tangy, providing pure comfort food for watching an away game on a rainy day, especially when paired with a grilled cheese.

A band called Ad Nauseam is dead set on keeping grunge alive in Portland, but no local venue will return their calls to play a show. Like the most iconic grunge acts, Ad Nauseam has deep PNW roots. They deliver sludgy, whining guitar licks and haunting, sandpapery vocals. They've even got an angsty tune called "Scab Pimple" for goodness sake. So why can't they land a gig? Well, it might be because all four band members are between the ages of 10 and 16.

Many Portlanders have asked that question since federal officials and agents have become increasingly hostile to immigrants or those they perceive to be immigrants, as well as people protesting President Trump's draconian immigration crackdown.

The Portland Mercury proudly welcomes back its newest, most mouthwatering member of the Food Week Family: Wiener Week! Happening RIGHT NOW and until February 1, the city's boldest chefs will craft their most creative, flavor-packed wieners for just $8 a pop. Whether you like 'em spicy, saucy, or piled high with unexpected toppings, we promise these buns will be packed with something new and exciting! And a special thanks from our pals at Zenner's, Jim Beam, Portland Bangers and Travel Portland for all their support!