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New Orleans’ finances are better, but city still has more work to do, BGR says

New Orleans' finances are stronger under Mayor Helena Moreno's administration, but there is still room for improvement, according to a new Bureau of Governmental Research report. After inheriting a budget deficit, Moreno's team raised quick cash and spent less. The city is closing the year with a small cash surplus.

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Comedian Zoltan Kaszas performs in New Orleans for the first time

Comedian Zoltan Kaszas hasn’t been to New Orleans before, so locals may get a taste of his first impressions at his show Friday, Nov. 6, at Joy Theater. Many of Kaszas’ shows start with long riffs on whatever’s on his mind. In Seattle, he said the city...

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New Orleans residents rush for last-minute Halloween costumes

As Halloween approaches, New Orleans residents rush to local shops to put together last-minute costumes for the big night. At Ghost Manor on Magazine Street, a popular haunted attraction, people gathered Monday night to enjoy a frightful experience before Halloween. Earlier in the day, costume shops across the city saw a surge of shoppers searching for the perfect outfit.

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Visitors travel to New Orleans for Halloween weekend

People travel from across the country to visit New Orleans for Halloween. The city’s ghost tours, cemeteries, haunted houses and spooky culture make the city a top destination for the holiday. Cody Eoff flew in from San Antonio, Texas, and said Halloween in New Orleans has become an annual...

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Reggae Fest, Chess Fest, Freret Street Festival and more events around New Orleans

NOLA REGGAE FEST 2026: The three-day music festival takes place Oct. 27-29 in Congo Square at Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. Acts include Sister Nancy, The Meditations, Warrior King, Etana, Jemere Morgan, Ha Sizzle, Nanado Boom and more. reggaelime.com/sister-nancy-new-orleans. BRUJERIA CARNAVAL: The dance-focused event will...

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Six candidates vie for three Orleans Parish civil court judge seats

The Nov. 3 election in New Orleans features races for three seats on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, including two left open by pending departures of veteran judges. Judge Bernadett D’Souza’s retirement leaves an opening in a domestic section. Qualifying were attorneys Michael J. Hall and Marie Williams, each of whom has run for public office before.

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St. Bernard Chamber Celebrates 2 Businesses

CHALMETTE, La. — The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting of Southern Belle Boutique and Transformation Studio on Oct. 27 at 8715 West Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. The ceremony marked a milestone for the local businesses and provided an opportunity to recognize their investment in...

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New Orleans City Planning Commission opposes STR French Quarter expansion

The New Orleans City Planning Commission Oct. 27 rejected a proposal to expand legal short-term rentals in the French Quarter in a major win for local residents and small businesses in the neighborhood. On a 7 to 1 vote, the commission also approved a recommendation that the city council implement...

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Lafourche Parish president urges boaters to avoid oil spill site as cleanup continues

Lafourche Parish President Mitch Orgeron is asking boaters to stay away from the site of an oil well leak as cleanup efforts continue. The parish president shared on Facebook Wednesday that crews are in the process of capping the well. WWL Louisiana has reached out to parish officials on Thursday about the status of plugging the well and is waiting to hear back.

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Louisiana Halloween: New Orleans-Baton Rouge Safety Tips Oct. 31

From New Orleans to Baton Rouge, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

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The André Cailloux Center: What it represents for small business and community

The André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice (ACC) has purchased the historic former St. Rose de Lima Church at 2541 Bayou Road for $1.9 million, becoming Louisiana’s only Black-owned performing arts center.

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November 2026 Events in New Orleans

The New Orleans Museum of Art is hosting more than 40 paintings and other works by the American artist Danielle Mckinney with artworks “that depict her female subjects in private moments of solitude.” noma.org. Nov. 6-22 | “Sweeney Todd”. A murder-minded barber returns to London to exact...

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New Orleans spent $350 million on its 1984 World’s Fair; about 7 million visitors came, and it went bankrupt

The Louisiana World Exposition opened with big hopes, then declared bankruptcy while its gates were still open. The next Expo is already on the calendar.

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Members of 1961 Freedom Ride welcomed to New Orleans 65 years later

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With a brass band and dancing Zulu members, a handful of civil rights icons from the 1961 Freedom Ridge were welcomed onto Xavier University of Louisiana’s campus 65 years after the initial trip. Back then, the group of young students took a bus from Washington...

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Building Louisiana’s Maritime Workforce

Louisiana ranks first in the nation in economic impact from America’s maritime industry. Approximately 54,000 jobs are directly tied to the industry, while roughly one in five jobs in the state is connected in some way to the maritime economy. The state also ranks third nationally in shipbuilding, an...

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TEDxNOLA Returns to New Orleans After 15 Years, Tickets Close Wednesday Night

Source: Yael Zur, for Tel Aviv University Alumni Organization / Wikimedia Commons. New Orleans hasn’t hosted a TEDx event in roughly 15 years, but that drought ends this Friday, October 30, when TEDxNOLA kicks off its inaugural gathering titled “What the World Needs Now.” General admission tickets close at midnight tonight, Wednesday, October 28, making this the final stretch for most would-be attendees to grab a spot.

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