Phil's Grill catches heat from the NFL over Lom-Burger trophy
The NFL is trying to take the sizzle out of Phil's Grill as the restaurant's owner Phil de Gruy attempted to apply for a trademark for his drawing of a 'Lom-Burger' trophy. It's part of his yearly...
View ArticleVictims remember Mother's Day shootings: video
One year after twenty people were shot at a Mother's Day second-line parade in the 7th Ward of New Orleans, some of the victims and witnesses talk about their memories of the day and how the tragedy...
View ArticleMichelle Obama commencement speech
First Lady Michelle Obama's commencement speech for the 2014 graduates of Dillard University.
View ArticleFirst major Formosan termite swarm of 2014
The first major swarm of flying, reproductive versions of Formosan termites occurred in the New Orleans area on Saturday evening, May 10. The alates, the reproductive version of the insect that has...
View ArticleSalamanders feast during first termite swarm of 2014, Algiers
In Algiers, salamanders turned out for a greet and eat, as termites made their first appearance of the season Saturday, May 10. (Paul Purpura, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune).
View ArticleOriginal Big Seven Mother's Day Parade
The Original Big Seven Social Aid & Pleasure Club's 18th Annual Mothers Day Parade rolls on May 11, 2014.
View ArticleGeckos feast during first termite swarm of 2014, Algiers
In Algiers, geckos turned out for a greet and eat, as termites made their first appearance of the season Saturday, May 10. (Paul Purpura, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune).
View ArticleWest Bank levee district employees given hurricane season pep talk
Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts gives a pep talk to employees of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West in advance of hurricane season. Roberts also shares memories of former...
View ArticleThe LGBT community hopes Michael Sam's accomplishment can help raise more...
Michael Sam made NFL history in this past weekend's NFL draft after being selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round. Members of the local LGBT Community Center of New Orleans hope his triumph...
View ArticleIntro to Small Business Master Class
During National Small Business Week happening May 12 -16, we're kicking off NOLA.com's Small Business Masterclass, sharing practical business tips to the business community, from the business community.
View ArticleMardi Gras Indian sculpture on Bayou St. John arrives in time for Bayou...
When Bayou Boogaloo begins this weekend there will be a 14-foot-high sculpture of a Mardi Gras Indian in the backdrop along Bayou St. John. Sculptor Marlin Miller, who carved a sculpture out of a dead...
View Article'War Horse' puppet meets up with real NOPD horses at the Saenger on Canal Street
Joey, the life-size puppet horse that is at the center of the drama 'ÂÂWar Horse, running Tuesday, May 13, through Sunday, May 18, at the Saenger Theatre, certainly seemed willing to make friends...
View ArticleSt. Tammany Fracking Meeting
Approximately 300 people gathered at the Castine Center in Mandeville for a public meeting about the controversial proposal to do hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to extract oil. The meeting was...
View ArticleStanding out in a saturated marketplace
In the first edition of Small Business Master Class, Baton Rouge-based 3rd Street Pub and Blend Wine Bar owner Michael Labat gives small business owners tips on how to stand out in a saturated...
View ArticleSix-word graduation speech: can you do it?
This month, we invite you to improve upon the commencement speech: Compress that worldly wisdom into six. small. words. Here's some inspiration! Then come and submit YOUR six. small. words. version...
View ArticleCynthia Lee-Sheng accepts planning award
Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng accepted an award from the American Planning Association for her work redeveloping Metairie's Fat City neighborhood.
View ArticlePlanning award for Fat City
Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng accepted an award from the American Planning Association for her work redeveloping Metairie's Fat City neighborhood.
View ArticleAirport expansion could help business
The Check-in Check-out is a Kenner landmark -- serving hot Louisiana seafood and pumping gasoline. Owner Jack Manasco hopes the store’s location at Loyola Avenue and Veterans Boulevard will attract...
View ArticleDonrell Breaux leaves court
Jefferson Parish prosecutors are still deciding whether to file charges against Donrell Breaux, 26, whose arrest March 30 was video-recorded by a friend who posted the recording in social media. The...
View ArticleStarting a business with friends
For the second edition of Small Business Master Class, Daniel Dreher, head chef and co-owner of new healthy food concept Fresh Kitchen is sharing tips to keep in mind when considering starting a...
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