ReClaim Energy, United Way and HousingNOLA launch HOMEstrong to decrease bills, create stronger homes
SLIDELL --- ReClaim Energy, United Way of Southeast Louisiana and HousingNOLA has announced the launch of the HOMEstrong: Lower Bills, Stronger Homes Initiative, a new program that helps homeowners make improvements that lower household costs and make their homes more resilient. Phase One is designed to help Louisiana
Blake Pontchartrain: A tale of two New Orleans Italian restaurant owners named Vincent
We love going to Vincent’s on St. Charles Avenue. I remember my dad talking about another Italian restaurant called Vincent’s in Gentilly in the 1960s. What do you know about it?. Originally from Naples, Italy, Vincent Casertano opened Vincent’s Spaghetti House at 3801 Frenchmen St. in Gentilly in...
This little Louisiana restaurant keeps people driving back for diner comfort and counter-seat charm
Some restaurants feed you, and some become part of a city’s memory. The Camellia Grill in New Orleans is the kind of place people talk about long after the meal is over. It keeps folks coming back for simple comfort food, familiar faces, and a diner setup that feels different from almost anywhere else. If you want to u
This Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Just Earned Major Awards, And It Is Worth The Hype
New Orleans is not exactly short on restaurants with reputations, which makes it impressive when one still feels like a discovery. In the French Quarter, this locally owned seafood destination balances polished cooking with enough warmth to keep dinner from turning into a ceremony. The menu changes with the catch,...
Flash flood warning in effect for parts of New Orleans metro area until 2...
The National Weather Service said on Saturday morning that a flash flood warning was in effect in parts of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, including Marrero, until 2 p.m. Neutral ground parking is also permitted in New Orleans, according to a NOLA Ready alert. The National Weather Service urges people...
Big Freedia’s Queen Diva Restaurant Clears Big Hurdle on Decatur Street
2114 Decatur St. — Site of Approved Queen Diva Restaurant Project. Big Freedia's long-gestating plans for a permanent home on Decatur Street just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission approved plans on September 2 to convert 2114 Decatur St. into Queen Diva, an elevat
What’s next after mistrial in New Orleans staged wrecks case? Likely another murder trial.
When a New Orleans federal jury deadlocked this week on murder-conspiracy counts against two men accused in a staged-wrecks insurance scheme, it struck a blow to a yearslong federal investigation and triggered plans for a rare second trial for the killing of FBI informant Cornelius Garrison III. U.S. District Judge...
Usher and Chris Brown turn New Orleans into a two-night R&B destination
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans is getting more than another concert date. It is getting a second night of one of the year’s most anticipated R&B stadium tours. Usher and Chris Brown will perform at the Caesars Superdome on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, expanding their New Orleans stop after strong demand for the previously announced
Homeowner’s Daughter Says Devastating Water Main Break Was Avoidable
A water main break in New Orleans' Lake Terrace neighborhood has caused a 10-foot-deep hole in a homeowner's front yard, leading to frustration over the Sewerage and Water Board's handling of the situation. A neighborhood is dealing with a massive mess after a water main break in New Orleans. According...
You may need the rain gear for part of your Saturday LSU game &...
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Overall, your Saturday won’t be a washout, but there’s the chance that some showers and thunderstorms could interfere with your Tiger festivities. Getting right into FUTURECAST: Storms will be over Baton Rouge between 5-8 p.m. so be on-guard at least to about half-time that you may need the rain ja
