For readers in New Orleans, this page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, household habits, community traditions and daily living choices. Reporting spans the city and the suburban areas around it.
Dakar NOLA and GW Fins are the two Louisiana restaurants included on OpenTable's 2026 top 100 restaurants in America list.
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Do you trust online restaurant rankings when choosing where to eat?
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Do you think local schools are doing enough to prepare girls for STEM careers?
Nearly 100 middle school girls explored science, technology, engineering and math at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans.
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Should parents be held legally accountable for child support payments regardless of where they live?
A federal grand jury indicted a 49-year-old man for allegedly fleeing the country to avoid child support payments.
Volunteers are making free home repairs for five New Orleans families over two weekends.
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Would you plan to attend a Mardi Gras parade this carnival season?
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus has announced its 2027 parade theme, a tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton.
The New Orleans-made pie maker has released a sweet potato flavor available for a limited time in stores and online.
Coverage takes in changes to household spending, shifts in social habits, community-based traditions and the influence of local culture on daily life. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The unique rhythm of life here is shaped by historical architecture and a calendar of social events that dictates the pace of the year. Economic pressures often force creative shifts in how daily routines are organized.
