New Orleans

PICS: Dachshunds dash at the Fair Grounds 2020 Wiener Dog Race

By Michael DeMocker | March 7, 2020

It was wiener take all as packs of dachshunds thundered down the track at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots to determine which hot dog would overcome the long odds and be crowned this year’s fastest four-footed frank.

Four New Orleans songs to sing while washing your hands and keep that Coronavirus away

By Mary Staes | March 6, 2020

The CDC suggests singing “Happy Birthday” while you wash your hands to get in a good 20 seconds, but are we talking the normal version or the Stevie Wonder version? It all gets confusing.

New Orleans’ second 5o420 Cannabis Fest grows to bigger venue

By Steven Melendez | March 6, 2020

No. Marijuana is not legal for recreational use in Louisiana. This fest is about advocacy and change.

Weekend Picks: (Mar. 6-8) Wiener dog races, Brass Fest, Cajun Brunch

By Mary Staes | March 5, 2020

It’s our first full week of calm after the Carnival storm, but don’t worry, St. Patricks Day (and a parade, of course) are coming fast.

Rugby? It’s NOLA’s newest professional sports team

By Matt Haines | March 4, 2020

What the heck are sports fans supposed to watch for the next seven months?! Well, rugby is what some are calling the fastest-growing sport in the country.

Going green: a neighborhood guide to some of the best NOLA vegan spots

By Angela Calonder | March 4, 2020

There are actually plenty of plant-based options available to satisfy even the strictest of diets if you know where to look. Here’s our neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best vegan food in town.

Late-night eats: a guide to midnight munchies in New Orleans

By Marielle Songy | March 3, 2020

Whether you have a hankering for breakfast or you could really go for some hummus right about now, here are a few spots that are sure to keep your hanger pains at bay.

Photos: NOPD clears out Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras is officially over

By Michael DeMocker | February 26, 2020

Bike cops and mounted officers line up as New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Police Chief Shaun Ferguson and representatives from several state and local police departments as well as first responders prepare to perform the traditional and largely symbolic midnight sweep of Bourbon Street to mark the end of Mardi Gras.

Photos: Rex reigns over Mardi Gras 2020 with theme of ‘Omens and Auguries’

By Michael DeMocker | February 26, 2020

Hail Rex!

Photos: 56th annual Bourbon Street Awards bring out the best costumes on Fat Tuesday

By Michael DeMocker | February 26, 2020

Elaborate and fabulous costumes compete for prizes in the categories of Drag, Leather, Group, Individual, and Best Overall during the 56th annual Bourbon Street Awards.