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I was attacked by an infamous Uptown crow earlier this year, and the moment went viral with more than 1,000 people online asking questions I couldn’t answer. Here's what I learned.

The internet, smartphones, and tablets have created a virtual playground for sex offenders wanting to communicate with minors. They often befriend vulnerable victims and groom them to get what they want. Many law enforcement officers dedicate themselves to stopping these crimes and putting the perpetrators behind bars.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority launched an online survey this week to gather community input on improving bus service reliability in New Orleans East, an area the agency has made a priority. The survey runs through August 31 and responses will be used to address safety improvements and accessibility...

New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat as city and festival leaders officially kicked off the 31st annual Essence Festival of Culture during a press conference previewing one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Black culture, music, and community.

New Orleans City Park is throwing its free Happy 3rd of July community bash on Friday, taking over the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn from 6 to 9:15 p.m. The night wraps with a fireworks show over the Peristyle at about 9 p.m., with organizers touting a beefed-up slate of local music and vendors to keep the crowd busy

Happy birthday, America. And on behalf of Louisiana and New Orleans, you’re welcome. That’s for the debt of gratitude owed for many contributions to this great nation, including in the world of food and drink. The food culture thriving in New Orleans has made an outsized impact on...

New Orleans police are asking for the public's help tracking down a man they say slipped into a New Orleans East home in the middle of the night and was caught on camera. Investigators report the break-in happened around 1:32 a.m. on June 9 in the 4400 block of Gawain Drive, where surveillance video recorded the intrud

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Preparations for the Essence Festival were in high gear Thursday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The festival, which kicks off Friday, is a staple in New Orleans over the Fourth of July weekend. A kickoff news conference was held Thursday inside the convention center.

The Sewerage & Water Board on Thursday defended the performance of its $300 million power complex, arguing it was "inaccurate" to call the system unreliable two days after top officials at the utility acknowledged that key components wouldn't be relied upon during major storms. In a prepared statement that appeared...

A joint operation between local, state, and federal agencies is going to be on the water over the holiday weekend making sure boaters are driving sober.