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 New Orleans 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? […]
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 […]
Editor’s note: The article has been updated to reflect current developments. New Orleans is one of the most dynamic, culturally rich cities in the world. But beneath the music, food, and celebration lies a sobering question that’s been asked more and more in recent years: Is New Orleans really sinking? The answer is yes. And, […]
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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 […]
Walk through any so-called “revitalized” neighborhood in America and you’ll notice a pattern: the paint is fresh, the coffee shops are overpriced, the sidewalks are suddenly pristine—and the longtime residents? Gone. It’s the familiar cycle of gentrification and displacement. In New Orleans, the story is no different. From Treme to Bywater to the River District, […]
The unfortunate reality is that New Orleans’ current short-term rental laws don’t just curb corporate greed—they redirect profits from individual homeowners straight into the pockets of massive hotel corporations. In my previous op-ed, I argued that the city’s restrictions have gone too far, but I want to clarify that my position is not a blanket […]
By prioritizing corporate hotel profits over the economic survival of working- and middle-class homeowners, New Orleans politicians have made a catastrophic mistake. The city’s draconian short-term rental (STR) laws, once intended to curb corporate greed, have instead become an economic stranglehold on residents who rely on STR income to stay afloat in an increasingly unaffordable […]
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, and the city still pulses with its influence today. From intimate venues where legends once played to modern clubs hosting cutting-edge musicians, the Crescent City offers jazz lovers an unmatched experience. Whether you’re looking for traditional jazz, brass bands, or fusion, here are ten must-visit jazz clubs in […]
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