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Construction is underway at Chef Menteur Highway and Crowder Boulevard in New Orleans East, where a $15 million privately funded development project aims to bring national brands, local businesses, and new retail options to the area. Developer Troy Henry said the site will feature national names like Starbucks and Fat.

When New Orleans was looking for the last CEO to lead its public recreation system eight years ago, being born and raised in the city was a top priority for residents. Today, they want someone with deep experience managing parks and recreation who will prioritize making the department functional with accessible program

A Chalmette man was killed after crashing his motorized bicycle in St. Bernard Parish Tuesday night, Louisiana State Police said. Police said 34-year-old Jonathan Spino was riding a bike pulling a wagon east on La. 46 near Chevron Plant Road in Ysclosky when a Ford F-250 traveling in the same direction struck him. Poli

They say in Louisiana there’s a festival for everything, and there’s a lot of truth to that. Whether it’s food, history, culture or just fun, there’s a local festival that celebrates it with games, rides, kids’ activities, entertainment and plenty of good eats, often accompanied by costuming.

It may cost more for Carnival krewes to roll in the future, as the New Orleans City Council will soon consider taxing each parade float or truck $850. The fee, outlined in an ordinance on the council’s Thursday agenda, would be capped at $45,000 per parade, and is aimed at helping the cash-strapped city close a $4 mill

JPSO employee fired for 'personal use' of Flock camera.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Hired drivers can now charge a dollar more for each trip in New Orleans. The City Council approved the fuel surcharge after taxi drivers told leaders that months of high gas prices are hurting their business. Rideshare driver Trenell Campbell said the extra dollar will help.

A local ministry called "Proverbs 14:31 Homeless Ministry" is helping homeless people by giving them free backpacks full of helpful items. It was started by a woman who was once homeless herself.

The tragic death of a teen inside New Orleans' abandoned Plaza Tower is putting renewed attention on a social media trend known as “urban exploring”, or entering vacant or abandoned properties to explore, photograph or film them.And the issue isn't limited to New Orleans.