Famous chefs will be all over New Orleans restaurants this week. Here’s what to...
There will be a lot more chefs than usual in New Orleans this week, including top names around the American culinary scene and beyond. Most will likely be doing more dining than cooking. New Orleans is the host city for the latest edition of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants. That's...
‘Defend Decatur’ block party draws community support for French Quarter shops amid construction
NEW ORLEANS — Lower Decatur Street transformed into a community gathering on Sunday as business owners hosted the “Defend Decatur Rock the Block Party” in an effort to support shops impacted by months of construction in the French Quarter. The event spanned the 900-1100 blocks of Decatur...
DOTD: 2 right lanes closed on I-610 East after crash near St. Bernard Avenue
NEW ORLEANS — Drivers heading through New Orleans Monday morning are seeing delays on I-610 East after a crash blocked lanes near St. Bernard Avenue. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the two right lanes are blocked on I-610 East at St. Bernard Avenue because of the crash. Traffic
Flood potential continues with break in storms for Sunday evening
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – We’ve seen quite a bit of rain across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi with more on the way over the next 24-hours. The FLOOD WATCH continues through Monday evening as the National Weather Services says, “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-
Essence Fest seeking up to $12M in city, state funding as part of long-term...
Essence Festival of Culture leaders repeated their commitment to New Orleans earlier this month as they announced another star-studded lineup and a new podcast competition for the July event. “This is our city, too, you all. We love being here," Rakia Reynolds, who works with Essence Fest’s owner, New York-based...
Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
New Orleans is locked into a watery future which could see it surrounded by ocean as early as this century, according to a new analysis, which says the city must start planning how to relocate residents now to avoid chaos.
New Orleans events: Cajun-Zydeco Fest, Jean Lafitte Seafood Fest and more May 25-31
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. The Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the free festival of Cajun and zydeco music. On Saturday, May 30, there’s Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Babineaux Sisters and Donna Ang
New Orleans artist Andrew Lamar Hopkins channels folk art legend Clementine Hunter in new...
Louisiana artists Andrew Lamar Hopkins and the late Clementine Hunter never met. Hopkins was just 10 years old when Hunter died in 1988. Yet right this minute, the two folk art masters are harmonizing like Simon and Garfunkel at a gallery on Julia Street. The “Her Way, His Way” exhibit...
Wake Up NOLA: Ian McNulty’s favorite place
You're likely to fun into Times-Picayune food writer Ian McNulty at your favorite restaurant or bar. But where is his favorite place in New Orleans? Come with us, and Wake Up NOLA.
Memorial Day Washout: Flood Watch Poised To Swamp New Orleans Streets
New Orleans rolled into Sunday, May 24, 2026, with sticky pre-dawn air, low-70s temps, and a whole lot of false confidence. The quiet is not expected to last. Forecasters are calling for repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms through the day, with quick-hitting downpours that could trigger brief urban flooding. A
