New Orleans talks constantly about supporting small businesses. Politicians praise entrepreneurs in speeches, economic development officials highlight local innovation, and city leaders regularly describe neighborhood businesses as the backbone of the local economy. But buried deep in Louisiana’s tax structure is a policy that quietly does the opposite. We tax the tools small businesses need […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to help stranded Americans leave the Middle East and return to the United States. “No one should be left stranded in a time of crisis. The war in Iran is a […]
An Ode to the Joy of Benevolent Societies Culture shapes survival long before policy or institutional change. It influences who participates, how trust is built, and how communities organize care. In Louisiana’s River Parishes, culture has never been ornamental. It functions as a cultural system that sustains communities. Music structured labor, preserved language, and […]
There are moments in history when silence is not an option. Moments that call for memory, honesty, and the courage to speak plainly. One of the greatest mistakes any nation can make is believing that the warning signs of the past could never appear again. History teaches us the opposite. The darkest chapters rarely begin […]
On April 27, the stage at Tipitina’s will once again become a living, breathing tribute to the sound of New Orleans. Shorty Fest Presented by Acura isn’t just another festival on the city’s packed cultural calendar. It is a celebration of lineage. Of mentorship. Of the music that shaped this city and the young artists […]
New Orleans talks constantly about supporting small businesses. Politicians praise entrepreneurs in speeches, economic development officials highlight local innovation, and city leaders regularly describe neighborhood businesses as the backbone of the local economy. But buried deep in Louisiana’s tax structure is a policy that quietly does the opposite. We tax the tools small businesses need […]
New Orleans diners who appreciate bold flavors and thoughtfully paired wines will have a unique opportunity later this month when Saint John hosts its “Carnivore’s Delight” Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. The four-course dinner costs $125 per person plus tax and gratuity and highlights richly prepared meat-forward dishes paired with wines […]
The NOCCA Foundation and Meraux Foundation will host the 2026 ART&SOUL Gala on Saturday, May 16, bringing together some of New Orleans’ most recognizable musicians, rising young artists, and supporters of arts education for a night celebrating the city’s creative future. The annual fundraiser will take place at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to help stranded Americans leave the Middle East and return to the United States. “No one should be left stranded in a time of crisis. The war in Iran is a […]
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