On May 29, Dollar General workers and advocates from Step Up Louisiana will rally to demand safe working conditions at the Earhart Blvd Dollar General Market. The action coincides with the corporation’s annual shareholder meeting where shareholders will vote whether to approve a comprehensive human rights policy to uphold the corporation’s commitment to a […]
Hardin Playground in the historic 7th Ward is once again open for youth sports and community activities, thanks to a multi-agency partnership announced Monday. The effort brings together the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office through its NODICE Initiative, Councilmember Eugene Green, Council President JP Morrell’s Office, and The […]
A new era in contemporary Southern art is set to begin in the heart of New Orleans’ Arts District as the Orleans Gallery officially opens its doors on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Located at 603 Julia Street, the gallery inhabits a storied space—the historic building that once housed the Ogden Museum of Southern Art—and revives […]
In New Orleans, the fight for justice extends beyond the ballot box. It’s evident in how neighbors treat each other, how institutions respond—or fail to—and how the most vulnerable are protected or neglected. This fight doesn’t end with people; it encompasses the dogs wandering crumbling streets after hurricanes, the pit bulls tethered to chain-link fences […]
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 […]
As the Louisiana state government plans to spend nearly $198 million on juvenile incarceration in 2025, grassroots advocates like Operation Restoration are raising urgent questions: Why is the state doubling down on youth prisons while crime declines and communities cry out for investment in prevention? The growing demand for juvenile justice reform highlights a shift […]
New Orleans is known for its rich culture and dynamic neighborhoods—and now, more residents are turning empty lots, backyards, and balconies into flourishing gardens. This shift is adding fresh produce to local tables, creating greener blocks, and building stronger community connections. Embracing Urban Gardening in New Orleans The city’s unique climate and soil conditions provide […]
Only in New Orleans could someone take the unmistakable smell of a backyard Crawfish Boil Candle—spicy, steamy, buttery goodness—and decide, “You know what this needs? A wick.” That’s exactly what happened when several local businesses started offering crawfish-boil-scented candles—and yes, they really do smell like the moment that pot lid flies off. We’re talking cayenne, […]
Because Even When You’re Struggling, You Deserve Good Vibes and a $5 Plate Reality check: being broke in New Orleans hits different. Rent’s rising, wages ain’t, but somehow this city still lets you live like a king on red beans and rice and lagniappe. Whether you’re down to your last $20 or finessing your way […]
Louisiana’s got a sharp sense of humor—and it shows in the number of comedians who’ve come out of the state and gone on to make big names for themselves. Whether it’s dry one-liners, offbeat storytelling, or biting social commentary, these comedians reflect the raw, unfiltered, and often hilarious spirit of Louisiana. Here are some of […]
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