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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…

Authorities push seatbelt safety
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La. Senate defers gun bill ban on federal oversight
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La. House overwhelmingly refuses to expand Medicaid
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Legislation targets new Planned Parenthood clinic
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AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip
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Judge: Hollister clothing unfriendly to disabled
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Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
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Feds open inspection into shuttered NC nuke plant
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Stocks edge higher as investors watch the Fed
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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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Big Freedia - The Queen Diva | PitchforkTV

An in-depth look at Big Freedia, bounce music, New Orleans, and ass-shaking. Credits Directed & Edited by Mark Zemel Director of Photography Tyler Jensen Audio…

Kermit Ruffins at Vaughan's

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Vaughan's // Come join Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers every Thursday night at the legendary local hot spot Vaughan's Lounge in the Bywater! Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the… View Details

The Mario Abney Sextet

Cafe Istanbul

Mario Abney landed in New Orleans via Chicago and has heated up the scene with…

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…

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…