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Michael Carbine, whose attention to the tiniest details in the houses he restored won him a long list of grateful well-heeled clients, died Sunday at Ochsner Medical Center of complications of surgery, his wife, Elizabeth “Basi” Carbine said. He was 74. “Work was his first love,” she said....

A 90-year-old, city-owned landmark that, for years, was a haven for graffiti artists, urban explorers and the homeless, is on its way to returning to its intended, and only legally permitted, use — a home for those in need. The final stage of the $32 million project is scheduled...

PLAQUEMINES PARISH (WVUE) - Several people and companies have filed lawsuits over tolls on the new Belle Chasse Bridge, targeting the state and the company that operates the bridge. The plaintiffs want their money back for tolls they paid, an injunction against future tolls, and the public-private partnership that...

On Jan. 12, Helena Moreno will take the oath of office as New Orleans’ next mayor, a moment that for most of the city can’t come soon enough. Even for many of her most ardent fans, the last few years of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s time in office have been a petty, chaotic mess.

Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating a crash that left a man dead in Marrero on Sunday, Dec. 28.

The Sonesta Extended Stay hotel near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has been sold for $29 million, adding to a growing list of New Orleans hotel transactions that point to a big slump in commercial property values across the city. The three-story property at 345 St. Joseph St., which...

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a pair of deadly crashes that occurred on Fourth Street in Marrero Sunday. The first deadly wreck was reported about 1 a.m. near the intersection of Fourth Street and Saddler Road, said Capt. Jason Rivarde, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office. The Jefferson...

When it comes to choosing a place to live, public and personal safety are important factors to consider. Some cities may be better at protecting residents and, in order to determine which cities do so, WalletHub compared over 180 cities across key indicators of safety. WalletHub's data set ranges from...

Technically, it's impossible to determine 2025's best big concerts in New Orleans without attending every single one. Nobody did that, not even me. And “best” is highly subjective. What rocks my world may not rock yours. That said, memorable musical moments abounded. For instance, Samantha Fish absolutely owned...

Writing about the culture, characters, creatures and, well, craziness of the Crescent City is the best job in the world. The good, the bad, and the unsightly, it’s a beat that never ceases to engage. Here are some of my favorite stories from 2025. Scrim, captured at last. On...