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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…

Quiet Hero: Northshore father to travel to D.C. to save life of man he's never met
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Saints' Payton listed as top-earning American coach by Forbes
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Mock Drafts: The Morning After
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Boyfriend booked in death of girlfriend's 20-month-old
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First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house
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College fossil-fuel divestment movement builds
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Let the Mock Drafting Commence
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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

The Art of Woman: A sculptural odyssey in bronze

St. Vincent's Guest House

Critically-acclaimed sculptor of public artwork and award-winning Mardi Gras parades, Thomas Randolph Morrison presents “The…

Heart of the Gardens Tour

French Quarter

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

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…