Fleurty Girl to move its flagship Metairie store to new location, doubling its space
The owner of the Fleurty Girl boutique shops is purchasing a building near the corner of West Esplanade Avenue and Causeway Boulevard and plans to move her Metairie flagship store. The 5,000-square-foot building at 3212 West Esplanade Avenue is more than double the size of the current Metairie Fleurty Girl...
Gambit’s Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for Dec. 22
Saw one of its busiest years since the early 1980s, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) recently said. In April, a number of off-bed oyster farmers around Grand Isle joined a new, cooperative branding campaign called Grand Isle Jewels, which has helped promote their products further across...
New Orleans events: Sean Patton, New Orleans Bowl, Christmas concerts and more Dec. 22-28
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Comedian Sean Patton recently returned to New Orleans to perform at Skankfest and give its roster of comedians and fans tips on where to go in the city. His latest comedy special, “Number One,” was shot at...
New Orleans protesters demand federal immigration agents leave
Protesters gathered outside the JW Marriott in downtown New Orleans on Saturday, calling for federal immigration agents to leave Louisiana and urging the hotel to stop hosting them. “We are tired of ICE being in our community and terrorizing our communities,” one protester said. “And so we’re here to show...
French Quarter caroling draws crowds on last weekend before Christmas
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Christmas caroling in Jackson Square drew crowds to the French Quarter Saturday night as locals and visitors celebrated the annual holiday tradition on the last weekend before Christmas. The festive event attracted people from across the region, with many families making it part of their holiday...
Years of stalled demolition at DeGaulle Manor frustrate Algiers residents
NEW ORLEANS — Years of failed attempts to demolish the abandoned DeGaulle Manor apartment complex in Algiers have left nearby residents frustrated and worried about safety, as the city once again pauses plans. The long-vacant complex was included in Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s “Dirty Dozen” demolition initiative...
Warming trend for the Holiday week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It was a very nice afternoon with highs in 70s after a chilly start to Saturday morning. We can expect much more mild conditions overnight heading into Sunday. Southerly winds continue to push in plenty of moisture and a weak boundary moving across the region Sunday into Monday will trigger a few...
New Orleans music in 2025 celebrated, mourned and used art in acts of defiance
Mirroring many other parts of New Orleans in 2025, the city’s music community this year had a lot to celebrate, faced new challenges, mourned losses and used art in acts of defiance and resilience. Many people ring in the New Year with music-filled partying, but the terrorist attack on...
A Thank You Letter to Jon Sumrall
From the bottom of our ink-soaked notebooks and RMFW sweatshirts, we thank you.
16 fried chicken restaurants across the South people remember long after the meal
The South knows fried chicken the way storytellers know a gripping last line. Crispy shells, juicy centers, and spice that lingers just long enough to make you smile are the moments you carry home. Each place on this list serves a plate that turns into a memory before the check...
