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Nurses, Patients, and Advocates to Rally Outside UMC, Urging LCMC Health to Finalize Contract and Support Workers’ Rights

April 21, 2025

As negotiations between LCMC Health and NOLA Nurses United continue, nurses, patients, and community allies will rally outside University Medical Center (UMC) on Tuesday, April 22, demanding action from hospital leadership. Organized by Step Up Louisiana, the rally and press conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. and call on LCMC CEO Greg Feirn to adopt […]

How COVID-19 Changed New Orleans

April 20, 2025

When COVID-19 began its spread across the United States in early 2020, New Orleans was already vulnerable. The city’s economy was tightly tethered to tourism, live events, and hospitality, with many of its workers earning low wages and living without access to quality healthcare. What followed was a sharp unraveling of jobs, of small businesses, […]

The Comeback of Local Farming in New Orleans: Growing Food, Health, and Hope

April 19, 2025

In 2020, Big Easy Magazine reported that one in three children in New Orleans were expected to experience food insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic had devastated the economy, shuttered businesses, and pushed more families to rely on food banks and school meal programs just to get by. That moment revealed how fragile the city’s food access […]

The Economic Cost of Inaction: How Climate Disasters Are Slowing Louisiana’s Growth

April 18, 2025

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 […]

The Vanishing Working-Class Soul of New Orleans

April 18, 2025

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 […]

Consulting Our Way Into Crisis: How New Orleans Spends Millions While Services Fall Apart

April 22, 2025

In New Orleans, when basic services fail, the answer often sounds the same: the city is “working with outside partners” to address the issue. Whether it’s crumbling roads, persistent homelessness, or failing utilities, more and more of the public response is being managed by private consultants or nonprofits funded with public dollars. On paper, it […]

The Evolution of New Orleans’ French Market

April 21, 2025

The French Market in New Orleans is more than a place to shop—it’s a living archive of the city’s history. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this iconic marketplace has transformed over centuries while continuing to reflect the cultural, economic, and culinary heartbeat of New Orleans. A Legacy Rooted in Trade and Culture […]

Roads to Nowhere: Who’s Getting Paid to Keep New Orleans Stuck in the Mud?

April 21, 2025

You don’t need a city council report to know something’s wrong. The roads say it all. Torn up asphalt, fences around half-dug trenches, and crews that come and go without warning. Some blocks haven’t seen progress in months. Others get repaved, only to be torn up again. New Orleans put $2.4 billion on the table […]

Nurses, Patients, and Advocates to Rally Outside UMC, Urging LCMC Health to Finalize Contract and Support Workers’ Rights

April 21, 2025

As negotiations between LCMC Health and NOLA Nurses United continue, nurses, patients, and community allies will rally outside University Medical Center (UMC) on Tuesday, April 22, demanding action from hospital leadership. Organized by Step Up Louisiana, the rally and press conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. and call on LCMC CEO Greg Feirn to adopt […]

The NOCCA Foundation and The Meraux Foundation Celebrate 50 Years of NOCCA with the 2025 ART&SOUL “Golden Gala” on May 17, 2025

Louisiana Voters Reject All Four Constitutional Amendments in a Win for Justice, Public Education, and Government Accountability

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With Derek Carr Likely Out, What’s Next for the Saints at Quarterback? Rattler, Shedeur Sanders—or Even Arch Manning or Jaxson Dart?

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Nurses, Patients, and Advocates to Rally Outside UMC, Urging LCMC Health to Finalize Contract and Support Workers’ Rights

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The Vanishing Working-Class Soul of New Orleans

Scott Ploof - Publisher

Patients and Neighbors to Call on LCMC Health CEO to Sign on to the Workers’ Bill of Rights, Settle Contract with Nurses Union

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Annie Moran Marks Five Years at Jazz Fest With a New Mural That Honors the Heart of New Orleans

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Top Comedians from Louisiana You Should Know

The NOCCA Foundation and The Meraux Foundation Celebrate 50 Years of NOCCA with the 2025 ART&SOUL “Golden Gala” on May 17, 2025

The Best Dog-Friendly Spots in New Orleans

What Ward Are You Reppin’? A Guide to All 17 New Orleans Wards and What Makes Them Unique

The Rise of CBD and Kratom in New Orleans

Downtown Super Sunday Set for April 2 Along Bayou St. John

Sushi Creep: Only in NOLA

‘Hands Off!’ Protest in New Orleans Sends a Clear Message: We’ve Had Enough

Constructed Inequality: How New Orleans Became a Case Study in America’s Urban Crime Crisis

Louisiana’s Voting Map Is Back at the Supreme Court—And So Is the Fight for Black Representation

Why Progressives Shouldn’t Overlook Jon Bel Edwards’ Legacy in New Orleans

Louisiana Voters Reject All Four Constitutional Amendments in a Win for Justice, Public Education, and Government Accountability

Who Really Owns New Orleans? A History of Land, Race, and Power

Derek Carr Didn’t Show Up for New Orleans—So Why Should We Keep Showing Up for Him?

With Derek Carr Likely Out, What’s Next for the Saints at Quarterback? Rattler, Shedeur Sanders—or Even Arch Manning or Jaxson Dart?

From Struggles to Strength: Saints’ Offseason Overhaul Signals Big Intentions

Could Shedeur Sanders Be the Future of the Saints? Why New Orleans Should Make the Move

They Play Like Girls — And That’s a Damn Compliment

Scrim for Mayor: The Dog New Orleans Deserves

Trump Claims Immigrants Are Eating Our Pets—Harris Calls It Fake News on Four Legs

So What the Hell is a Black Job?

Mayor Cantrell, The Most Well-Traveled NOLA Leader

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The Flight of the Free

Roads to Nowhere: Who’s Getting Paid to Keep New Orleans Stuck in the Mud?

Why New Orleans Is Still One of the Best Cities to Live In

Everything That’s Disappearing in New Orleans While You’re Scrolling

Still a Great City: Why Loving New Orleans Means Holding It Accountable

No, Gentrification Isn’t the Same as Desegregation — And Pretending It Is Only Protects Power

Despite More Facts and More Cancer Risk, St. James Council Reaffirms Support for Formosa

Nurses, Patients, and Advocates to Rally Outside UMC, Urging LCMC Health to Finalize Contract and Support Workers’ Rights

The Vanishing Working-Class Soul of New Orleans

Patients and Neighbors to Call on LCMC Health CEO to Sign on to the Workers’ Bill of Rights, Settle Contract with Nurses Union

Generational Poverty, Generational Policing: Why New Orleans Can’t Arrest Its Way Out

From Katrina to Consent Decrees: The Struggle to Reform New Orleans’ Notorious Jail System

Who Really Owns New Orleans Now, Part II: A Deeper Dive

Consulting Our Way Into Crisis: How New Orleans Spends Millions While Services Fall Apart

How COVID-19 Changed New Orleans

The Comeback of Local Farming in New Orleans: Growing Food, Health, and Hope

The Economic Cost of Inaction: How Climate Disasters Are Slowing Louisiana’s Growth

The Vanishing Working-Class Soul of New Orleans

How COVID-19 Changed New Orleans

Confirmed Measles Case in New Orleans Sparks Public Health Advisory: What You Need to Know

First-of-Its-Kind Comprehensive Database Highlights Dangers of Plastic Production from Start to Finish

How Psilocybin and Mushrooms May Be Key to Evolving Human Consciousness

Why Mental Health Struggles Are Skyrocketing in New Orleans—and What No One’s Talking About

You’re Doing Everything Right—So Why Are You Still Burnt Out?

All Things Beignet! The History of Beignets and Café Du Monde Along With Today’s Variations and Celebrations

Spring Things: Where to Enjoy Spring Brunch & Happy Hour in NOLA

The Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in New Orleans

Where to Find the Best Muffulettas in New Orleans

Where to Get Crawfish in New Orleans and Surrounding Areas

Toasty Heater Reviews: Legit or Scam? Customer Verdict

Let’s Choose the Best Caribbean Island to Live In

When Is the Best Time to Get Workers Comp Insurance in Chicago?

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Bartender Job Description & Responsibilities: In-depth Guide

What are Head-On Crashes, and Why Are They So Devastating?

Factors That Make Truck Accidents Worse Than Car Accidents

A List of Reasons Why Drivers Engage in Speeding

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Casket Types Suitable for Traditional Jewish Burials

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