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An Urban Farm Puts New Orleans Teens to Work (The Atlantic)

theatlanticcities.com - In a city that is perhaps the country’s most culturally rich, it is a bit surprising that the large city park in its heart is called, well, City Park. But don’t mistake the generic name for a place devoid of special activity.Indeed, at the…

Father kills son in apparent murder-suicide in River Ridge
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Weather doesn’t dampen NOLA hotel occupancy
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Whitney to close more than half of Houston branches
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Ones to Watch: Education 
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Design-build extension moves closer to approval 
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Digging into data reveals North Shore real estate recovery 
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NOLA market jobless claims lead state for 7 weeks
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Crimetime TV: "First 48" Follows NOPD, Investigation Discovery in La.
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Slidell 20-year-old arrested for sex crimes involving juvenile
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Zack Kopplin wins "Troublemaker of the Year" award (The Gambit)

bestofneworleans.com - By Kevin Allman - Zack Kopplin, the 19-year-old Rice University student and Louisiana native who's spent the last two years advocating for repeal of…

 

Visitors Make Great Volunteers And So Do You

In town for Mardi Gras? Looking to take a break from the party and aid in the City's recovery? Join lowernine.org in rebuilding homes in the city's Lower…

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Mayor Landrieu Accepts World Tourism Award for New Orleans

On Monday, November 5 2012, New Orleans received the 2012 World Tourism Award. Here is Mayor Landrieu's acceptance speech. The annual World Tourism Award is…

The Mario Abney Sextet

Music

Cafe Istanbul // Mario Abney landed in New Orleans via Chicago and has heated up the scene with a taste of the Windy City. The band, which will play mostly original material, includes his talented, jazz-wise music friends from here and around the… View Details

Farmer's Market @ Hollygrove Market & Farm

Hollygrove Market & Farm

The Hollygrove Market and Farm (HM&F) is a urban farm, educational center, and a CSA-style…

Heart of the Gardens Tour

French Quarter

This new tour is operated for private groups only on a mini-bus with a step-on…

Kermit Ruffins at Vaughan's

Vaughan's

Come join Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers every Thursday night at the legendary local…