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 […]
They call with urgency, always with the same pitch: “We can buy your house in cash—today.” For New Orleanians who’ve owned their homes for generations—often inherited, often held together through storms, job losses, and rising bills—these offers can seem tempting. But behind the friendly tone is a cold economic strategy: buy low from people in […]
It’s a talking point that pops up every time someone dares to criticize gentrification: “Isn’t this what you wanted? Integration? White people moving into Black neighborhoods? Sounds like desegregation to me.” It’s the kind of smug argument that tries to flip racial justice on its head — as if gentrification is just a liberal fever […]
So many movies, so little time. We’re not so far removed from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when virtual and remote connections were both prevalent and necessary functions of work life. For writers (and humble film critics), covering festivals became an interesting and much more accessible exercise, as most prominent events had turned to […]
This weekend, Louisiana locals and visitors are facing a delicious dilemma:Will you head to New Orleans for French Quarter Festival or roll up to Ponchatoula for the Strawberry Festival? Both are free. Both are iconic. Both celebrate Louisiana’s deep roots—just in very different ways. And while major media outlets will give you the full lineup […]
For generations of Black New Orleanians, Lincoln Beach wasn’t just a place to cool off — it was a sanctuary in a segregated city. From the 1930s to the mid-1960s, this stretch of Lake Pontchartrain shoreline offered families joy, music, and a rare sense of belonging. But Lincoln Beach was born out of exclusion. And […]
New Orleans is always buzzing with fresh culinary energy, and lately, a crop of new restaurants have opened their doors—offering everything from upscale Italian to inventive takes on local classics. Here’s a look at some of the latest spots across Orleans and Jefferson Parish that are worth checking out: 1. Crazy Johnnie’s Steakhouse – Metairie […]
Since the inception of their debut eatery, Costera on Prytania St., Reno De Ranieri, and Chef Brian Burns have been making an impression on the New Orleans dining scene creating exotic menus with Italian and Spanish influences and combining a love for impeccable food with extraordinary wine and atmosphere. Their third restaurant, Brutto Americano, is […]
If you’ve been sneezing more than usual this spring in New Orleans, you’re not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the Crescent City was recently ranked the second-worst city in the U.S. for seasonal allergies. That’s right—only Wichita, Kansas fared worse. For locals, this might not come as a surprise, […]
New Orleans residents have had it with the bills. Not just the rent or the groceries — but the utility costs that keep climbing with no clear end in sight. From Entergy New Orleans to the Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO), households are paying hundreds of dollars every month just to keep the lights on […]
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