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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: 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.

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.

NOLA Freeze: What to know when it hits freezing temperatures in New Orleans

By Mary Staes | November 12, 2019

Here’s what to know about and what to prepare for during the freezing weather in New Orleans.

New $42M solar power plant in N.O. East could change how we think about our power supply

By Jennifer Larino | November 4, 2019

How much should we be willing to pay for solar? And who should own it? The East is poised to be on the front line of that debate.

Pittsburgh sinkhole photos

All the Pittsburgh sinkhole photos you might have missed

By Lindsay Patross | October 28, 2019

A brief recap of all the social media posts you might have missed about the Port Authority bus that fell into a sinkhole.

VIDEO: Two cranes implode at Hard Rock Hotel collapse site

By Matthew Hinton | October 23, 2019

Officials say now their mission is to recover the remains of two victims who died due to the collapse.

‘We’re still open’: Palm and Pine back to normal hours after Hard Rock Hotel collapse

By Marielle Songy | October 23, 2019

Not only is regular daily business hit-or-miss, but deliveries have been blocked multiple times since the disaster due to street closures. Foot traffic has been blocked as well on multiple days.

PHOTOS: Crane implosion at Hard Rock Hotel collapse site

By Matthew Hinton | October 21, 2019

Authorities said their next mission is to recover the bodies of two victims still inside the building before it is demolished.

Everything to know about the Hard Rock Hotel partial collapse

By Mary Staes | October 17, 2019

From traffic issues, public transportation and evacuations, a lot is happening due to the partial collapse at the construction site of the Hard Rock Hotel on Canal Street. Here’s a running guide of what to know.