New Orleans

Making Groceries: Simple strategies, meal ideas for difficult times

By James Cullen | March 18, 2020

So you have to stay home but you’re not sure what groceries to buy or what to even cook. We’ve got you (and your pots) covered.

The hustle is real: Using downtime to start your own business

By Marielle Songy | March 18, 2020

Maybe you have a business idea that you think would be helpful to the public and have even contemplated starting your own business. Do you want to be your own boss?

Whiplashed New Orleans musicians find new ways to use their voices as coronavirus silences city

By Chelsea Brasted | March 18, 2020

Just days ago, social lockdowns prompted by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic came crashing down on south Louisiana’s festival season, affecting hundreds of local musicians.

Staying Open: These Freret Street Restaurants Want You To Stop By

By Michael DeMocker | March 17, 2020

When the state’s new rules governing their operation came down, many of the restaurants on Freret Street between Jefferson and Napoleon Avenues did what New Orleanians do best — they adjusted and adapted.

St. Joseph’s Night in the time of the coronavirus: Black Masking Culture adapts, endures

By James Cullen | March 17, 2020

This St. Joseph’s Night there will be no noise. No call and response or tambourines ringing.

Twelve ways to help during the coronavirus epidemic

By Chelsea Brasted | March 17, 2020

Just weeks ago, we were dancing in the streets and celebrating the beauty of life even as something sinister was snaking its way into our lives, and into our lungs.

Get it to go! How to support local restaurants during the pandemic

By Maria Murriel | March 16, 2020

As Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a temporary ban on dine-in service at restaurants to restrict the spread of the coronavirus, we wanted to highlight some of our faves to get take-out or delivery from.

PHOTOS: Due to COVID-19, Bourbon Street bars closed their doors at midnight

By Michael DeMocker | March 16, 2020

In a city that barely sleeps, Mayor LaToya Cantrell asked owners to have last call at 11:15 p.m., and that the number of patrons allowed in bars or nightclubs be reduced by 50 percent in an effort to increase social distancing and curb the spread of COVID-19.

PHOTOS: Before state event order limit came down, tribute paid to Big Chief Leonard Brooks of Golden Spears

By Matthew Hinton | March 16, 2020

Before event limits over COVID-19 were in place, hundreds of mourners and several dozen Mardi Gras Indians paid tribute to Big Chief Leonard Brooks of the Golden Spears and second chief of the Golden Blades.

PHOTOS: Students pack up as local colleges transition online

By Michael DeMocker | March 16, 2020

Students gathered their belongings as local universities transitioned to online courses and area businesses began announcing closures due to the Coronavirus pandemic.