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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.

Is a plastic-free Mardi Gras possible?

By Jennifer Larino | February 24, 2020

Is a greener, plastic-free Mardi Gras possible? Sustainability advocates are optimistic, though they acknowledge it will require a major cultural shift. The answer is more complicated for krewes and riders.

Ep. 16 Tara Matthews on Open Data & Western PA Regional Data Center

By Lindsay Patross | February 20, 2020

If you’ve ever had potholes or snow removal on your mind, then Tara’s chat on ‘making data digestible’ is for you. Listen to her walkthrough ‘Burgh’s Eye View’ and how Pittsburgh is getting folks comfortable with using data.

Trying to avoid traffic from the President’s visit during the LSU Clemson game?

By Mary Staes | January 13, 2020

Here’s a timeline from the Associated Press on when the President will arrive in the city for the College National Championship game.

More than a tailgate: Saints fans use games to give back to the community

By Mary Staes | December 9, 2019

What started out as a yearly effort to give back to those less fortunate has snowballed, via friends and social media, into something much bigger.

Need a break from buying? On Tuesday, support local nonprofits by giving

By Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur | December 3, 2019

The daylong event was launched in 2012, simply to encourage folks to do good, but it has grown into a movement that inspires countless citizens around the world to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. More than 150 countries participate in GivingTuesday. In 2018, $400,000,000 was raised in the US alone.

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | November 20, 2019

Those who love Thanksgiving tend to love it because it’s an opportunity to gather with our family and/or neighbors over an incredible meal. Those who love New Orleans tend to love it because — well, gathering over great food is basically what we do everyday, Thanksgiving or not!

Fighting the Good Fight: How local military veterans are helping one another transition into civilian life

By Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur | November 20, 2019

Transitioning from military life to civilian life in any city can be a major challenge for veterans. Here’s how New Orleans businesses and your neighbors are stepping up to help.

PICS: Stache Dash raises funds, awareness for prostate cancer

By Matthew Hinton | November 19, 2019

Men, women, and even babies donned mustaches Nov. 17 for the two-mile run, starting at Central City BBQ.

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Light Up Night Alternative: In Bed By Ten Dance Party in the Vault

By Lindsay Patross | November 15, 2019

Instead of looking at the holiday lights, step on to a dance floor surrounded by lights at the November In Bed By Ten dance party.