New Orleans area events: Easter celebrations, Italian-American St. Joseph’s Day parade and more
Here are some fun events happening this weekend in the New Orleans area. The Great Gatsby Musical | March 24-29 | The Saenger Theatre. The Great Gatsby is coming to the New Orleans stage this weekend at the Saenger Theatre. The musical will be in production at the Saenger Theatre...
David Kerstein selected to receive The Times-Picayune Loving Cup for 2025
David A. Kerstein, a soft-spoken lawyer, oil-company executive and philanthropist, does whatever he can to make all kinds of art accessible to any and all people, and to preserve the New Orleans institutions that make that possible. As the leader of the Helis Foundation, the New Orleans-based philanthropy, he helped...
FIRST ALERT: Rain finally arrives through the new work week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It has been a while since we have had daily rain chances. Most of the area is under drought conditions as the rain is much needed. Showers will begin pushing inland from the east through the morning hours each day. A couple of those could bring...
5 Courtyard Sanctuaries Where the Fountain’s Edge is the Best Seat in the Quarter
French Quarter courtyards hide behind street-facing buildings, accessible only by walking through narrow corridors or carriage passages. Five restaurants built their reputations on food served in these hidden gardens where fountains, brick walls, and banana trees create dining rooms impossible to replicate anywhere...
A suspect in New Orleans vehicle theft case tries to sell the car back...
Police in Louisiana are asking for public help in identifying a man connected to a vehicle theft case. The incident is part of an ongoing effort by authorities to solve crimes through public awareness campaigns. What Happened in the Case. The investigation is being handled by the New Orleans Police...
Munch Factory Trades Golf Course Greens for Bienville Street Buzz
The Munch Factory, the modern Creole restaurant run by chef Jordan Ruiz and his wife, Alexis, has officially landed in Mid-City on Bienville Street. The move takes the spot out of its quieter Gentilly foothold and into a larger, more visible address that adds a full bar and a roomy covered patio. Longtime staples,...
State to appoint fiscal monitor for New Orleans school system, citing repeated accounting errors
The Louisiana Department of Education will appoint an independent monitor to oversee the New Orleans school system’s finances due to repeated accounting errors that have created “multiple years of financial uncertainty” for schools, the state’s top education official said Friday. Over the next year, a “fiscal...
New Orleans Baked Mac and Cheese (Ultra Creamy & Extra Cheesy)
New Orleans Baked Mac and Cheese: A Classic and Cheesy Recipe. If there’s one dish that defines Southern comfort on a plate, it’s baked mac and cheese—and this New Orleans Baked Mac and Cheese takes it to another level. Rich, creamy, loaded with bold cheese flavor, and baked until golden and bubbly, this is the kind...
Minimal rainfall brings growing “extreme” drought conditions to South Shore
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – While the last week or so has been on the pleasant side between the above-average temperatures for this time of year and lots of sunshine, it’s not doing southeast Louisiana or southern Mississippi any good in terms of the latest Drought Monitor. According to...
Metairie Two Homes and Cars Damaged in Major Fire, Authorities Report
Metairie House Fire Spreads to Two Homes and Vehicles, Firefighters Respond It was a quiet Monday evening on Homestead Avenue […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

















