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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s a reason the blues feel right at home in New Orleans. The city’s deep musical roots stretch from Congo Square to the juke joints of the Lower Ninth Ward, shaped by generations of soul-bearing artists. Though jazz may often take the spotlight, blues has never left town. It’s in the voice of a gravelly […]
Every spring, caterpillars return to New Orleans in full force, dropping from the city’s historic oak trees and surprising anyone walking beneath them. These aren’t just any caterpillars. One of the most common species spotted around this time is the oak leafroller caterpillar (Archips semiferana), which feeds on the fresh leaves of Southern live oaks. […]
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 Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025. The case, reported in Region 1—which includes the Greater New Orleans area—involves an adult resident who was not fully vaccinated and is believed to have contracted the disease while traveling internationally. This development has prompted an urgent […]
The Super Bowl returned to New Orleans this year. It should’ve been a moment of pride for the city and a chance for Saints leadership—on and off the field—to step up and represent. But our quarterback, Derek Carr, was nowhere to be found. He didn’t appear at community events. He didn’t speak to the media. […]
Car accidents happen daily, and among the most dangerous are head-on crashes. The impact is often severe, leading to serious injuries or fatalities. If you or a loved one has been involved in such an accident, it is important to seek help after a head-on crash. Getting medical attention and legal support can make a […]
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