Succotash NOLA, a Southern-inspired restaurant led by Kimberly “Chef K” Cochran, opened on New Year’s Eve at 1041 Dumaine St. in a historic building that has sat silently abandoned for ten years. Succotash celebrates New Orleans culture and Cochran’s connection to the city and its food. The restaurant aspires to be an integral addition to […]
Charmant is a new Mid City bistro and restaurant serving delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner with a stylish wine list to match. Located at 514 City Park Ave., in the space formerly occupied by Asian-fusion favorite MoPho, the restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife team Chef Chris and Bonnie Borges. Borges is a New Orleans native […]
In response to the murder of a 37 year old woman by ICE agents in Minneapolis, the New Orleans Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression (NOAARPR) is mobilizing an emergency rally at Lafayette Square, today, January 7 at 6 PM. The protest will demand ICE out of New Orleans and justice for the woman who […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement: “Last night’s military action taken by President Trump against Venezuela was unconstitutional. Period.” “The Constitution is clear. The power to authorize the use of military force rests with Congress. No president, regardless of party, may bypass that responsibility. Acting without congressional […]
As New Orleans prepares for Mardi Gras 2026, a beloved Carnival tradition born out of crisis is getting new life and new leadership. Stronghold Studios, a Mid-City–based art and fabrication studio, has officially become the city’s leading producer of Mardi Gras House Floats, ensuring the continuation of a movement that transformed neighborhoods during the pandemic. […]
Ring in 2026 in style with some of these fun events that are sure to start your year off right! Delacroix Restaurant From a glamorous red-carpet arrival to a front-row seat for the city’s midnight fireworks display, tickets to the Waterfront Wonderland celebration are on sale now. Delacroix Restaurant, in partnership with Moët & Chandon, […]
Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste, a longtime New Orleans community organizer and grassroots leader, is once again rallying neighbors, volunteers, and donors for a heart-centered Holiday Drive taking place on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The event will be held at 2252 New Orleans Street at 2:00 p.m., where Batiste and his team will come […]
Holiday parties are in full swing around metro New Orleans. They provide a perfect opportunity for candidates vying for office in 2026 to make the rounds with voters. With qualifying for two state house and one state senate seat taking place next week (December 17-19) and many other judicial and congressional races set for later […]
Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. joined Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno, New Orleans City Councilmembers, and a coalition of civil rights, faith, and immigration advocates on December 5th to voice mounting concerns over the ongoing federal immigration sweep known as Operation Catahoula Crunch. The group called for immediate transparency from the U.S. Border Patrol, citing fears of […]
On Saturday, December 6, an estimated 200 to 250 New Orleans residents gathered downtown to protest the dramatic escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol activity in the city. The demonstration, organized by local immigrant justice and anti-deportation groups, unfolded amid deepening outrage over new reporting that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife […]
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