New Orleans has always lived on the edge — geographically, culturally, and now, environmentally. But the risks facing the city today aren’t theoretical. They’re already reshaping the lives of thousands. As stronger hurricanes, rising seas, and surging insurance rates push residents out, New Orleans may soon earn a grim distinction: the first U.S. city where […]
Even as the economy shows deeper signs of strain, with tariffs driving up costs and recession warnings flashing from economists across the country, working people are trapped in a system that has been failing them for years. The instability of 2025 has only pulled back the curtain further, exposing a reality that many have long […]
The ongoing insurance crisis is profoundly reshaping New Orleans neighborhoods, exacerbating housing instability, deepening inequality, and threatening the city’s cultural fabric. A Housing Market in Freefall Homeowners insurance premiums in Louisiana have surged dramatically, with the statewide average reaching $4,031 in 2024, significantly above the national average. However, for many residents in New Orleans and […]
Travel in Louisiana doesn’t have to come at a cost to its people or places. From the swamps of Terrebonne Parish to the neighborhoods of New Orleans, there’s a growing movement to reshape how we explore, one rooted in mutual benefit. Regenerative travel is about more than avoiding harm. It’s about contributing to healing: of […]
Every time someone points at New Orleans and says, “See? Another murder. Another carjacking,” they ignore the reality: the conditions behind crime in cities like ours weren’t random—they were built, layer by layer, over decades. From government-backed redlining to the hollowing out of urban communities through white flight, and the devastating rise of mass incarceration, […]
New Orleans is already living through climate change. While other cities plan for a future of rising seas and intensifying storms, we’ve been navigating that reality for decades. The storms come faster. The heat lingers longer. And the systems that are supposed to protect us? Cracking at the seams. This isn’t just a climate story. […]
There’s something about New Orleans that doesn’t just ask for your attention—it demands your respect. A charge in the air. A weight in the sidewalk. A silence in the spaces between the brass notes. This city isn’t just alive—it’s aware. People come here looking for stories. Ghosts. Meaning. But if you live here, you know […]
New Orleans is music. It’s second lines in the streets, brass bands on the corners, and soul pouring from Frenchmen Street. But behind the city’s world-famous soundtrack lies a growing struggle—one that threatens the very musicians who keep it alive. As the cost of living rises and gentrification transforms neighborhoods into playgrounds for transplants and […]
New Orleans is a city of many names—and every one of them tells a story. From “The Big Easy” to “Hollywood South,” the nicknames we use for the Crescent City reflect its culture, its struggles, its resilience, and its soul. But where do these names come from, and what do they actually mean? Whether you’re […]
If you’ve called New Orleans home over the past year, you’ve experienced a unique blend of challenges and triumphs that only a true New Orleanian can fully appreciate. From navigating gentrification to enduring the rollercoaster of Saints fandom, here are ten experiences that resonate deeply with those who’ve lived in the Crescent City during this […]
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