Louisiana is facing a long emergency. Storms are more frequent. Insurance costs are rising. Jobs are not keeping pace. All of it is connected, and all of it is holding the state back. The Data Center’s 2024 report, Pathways to Prosperity: Louisiana, shows that while the rest of the country added jobs and built economic […]
Editor’s Note: Some readers have asked why we’re revisiting themes like displacement, gentrification, and housing justice. These are issues that began decades ago. We believe it’s precisely because this has been happening for so long that it demands continued attention. The erosion of New Orleans’ working-class neighborhoods isn’t just history. It’s an ongoing crisis that […]
Louisiana residents are accustomed to weathering storms, but in recent years, it’s not hurricanes that have posed the greatest threat—it’s insurance. Rapidly rising premiums for home and auto insurance are squeezing the middle class across the state, impacting housing security, financial stability, and economic resilience. The current crisis isn’t merely an inconvenience; it’s an economic […]
Editor’s Note: Our first piece, Who Really Owns New Orleans Now, sparked a strong response — not just in readership, but in what readers asked for next: more depth, more evidence, and more answers. While that article was designed as a broad overview of a long-standing problem, it quickly became clear that a deeper investigation […]
Every spring, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival transforms the Fair Grounds into a musical paradise. With more than a dozen stages, hundreds of performers, and a city’s worth of food, culture, and soul packed into two weekends, Jazz Fest can feel overwhelming—even for locals. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, here’s […]
Louisiana is facing a long emergency. Storms are more frequent. Insurance costs are rising. Jobs are not keeping pace. All of it is connected, and all of it is holding the state back. The Data Center’s 2024 report, Pathways to Prosperity: Louisiana, shows that while the rest of the country added jobs and built economic […]
From Powdered Sugar Tradition to Culinary Reinvention Few foods are as synonymous with New Orleans as the beignet. The pillowy squares of fried dough, generously topped with powdered sugar, are more than a sweet treat — they’re a cultural emblem, a ritual, and a rite of passage for tourists and locals alike. But while the […]
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Yes, New Orleans has its challenges. From rising insurance premiums to housing pressure, the issues we face are real, and they deserve attention. But so often lately, Big Easy Magazine has focused on what is broken and the challenges that persist. We do that because we love the city, and we believe it’s worth fighting […]
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