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Social media to social distancing: Mayor Cantrell taps local influencers to communicate COVID-19

By Chelsea Brasted | April 14, 2020

When it’s time to get the message out, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has enlisted the help of multiple local social media influencers to help spread the word — one that’s come in handy during the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Ep 23 Local poet & publisher Kristofer Collins discusses Pittsburgh’s literary scene

By Lindsay Patross | April 14, 2020

In Episode 23 of The Slaw Staying on Top of Pittsburgh, we talk to local poet & publisher Kristofer Collins about Pittsburgh’s literary scene.

Retail Therapy: things you can only appreciate if you live in NOLA

By Clint Durrett | April 13, 2020

It’s apparent that everywhere else Sundays aren’t for second lines and Mondays aren’t for red beans. Here are a few things that remind us about home.

Moment of Meditation: City Park

By Very Local Staff | April 13, 2020

Since we’re stuck inside, we’re finding places where we can be socially distant to bring the sunshine into your living room, phone or laptop screen.

What’s happening (virtually) this week: Apr. 13 – Apr. 17

By Matt Haines | April 13, 2020

As we move into our “new normal” for the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some of the best virtual happenings! Here’s what we’re looking forward to this week.

Where everybody knows your name: recreate your favorite bar at home

By Clint Durrett | April 10, 2020

While we’re home, here’s a few things to remind us of our favorite local bars.

Here’s a list of NOLA-based documentaries

By Matt Haines | April 10, 2020

New Orleans has been the subject of many-an-excellent non-fiction movie. So let’s watch a few.

What to read while you’re staying home & meet the mask makers

By Lindsay Patross | April 10, 2020

What to read while you’re staying home & meet the mask makers. Plus a guide to grocery delivery and a source for pierogi pickup. 

Nine New Orleans-Area cookbooks that’ll help make you the chef of your dreams during the quarantine

By Matt Haines | April 9, 2020

There’s no bad time to take on a new hobby, but — while we’re stuck inside for the foreseeable future — this seems like a particularly great time to flex our culinary chops. These books will help.

Here’s a list of restaurants doing take out on Easter Sunday

By Marielle Songy | April 8, 2020

While we might not be gathering around the family table for a traditional Easter meal, we can still enjoy some good food thanks to some restaurants doing delivery and carry-out for Easter.