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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…

Frank Davis in the fight of his life
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Charlotte Bobcats To Change Back To The Charlotte Hornets
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Local chefs gear up to warm hearts, bellies in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma
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Blood drive, special Mass held For second-line shooting victims
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High-tech crime fighting tool now defunct
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Archbishop: Prayers, actions needed to stem violence in New Orleans
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Archbishop: Catholic schools face challenges to make education affordable
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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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Give Thanks. Spike Lee x 2-Cent Turkey GiveAway.

Upon meeting the legendary director Spike Lee, he challenged us to put together a thanksgiving turkey give away in few hour time span. We appreciate…

The Art of Woman: A sculptural odyssey in bronze

Visual Arts

St. Vincent's Guest House // Critically-acclaimed sculptor of public artwork and award-winning Mardi Gras parades, Thomas Randolph Morrison presents “The Art of Woman A sculptural odyssey in bronze.” This permanent public exhibit of gorgeous original new sculptures will be located at St. Vincent’s Guest House,… View Details

Marketplace at Armstrong park

Louis Armstrong Park

The Marketplace at Armstrong Park (MAP) is the primary program of the Institute for Community…

Flamenco Spring Session with Eliza

DanceQuarter

5-Week FLAMENCO WORKSHOPS with Eliza For Absolute Beginner thru Intermediate Levels Wednesdays, May 1 -…

From Micro to Macro: Overcoming the Limits of Scale in Glass

YAYA Creative Glass

This class will utilize YAYA Creative Glass’s unique open-plan layout and the proximity of the…