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Drew Hawkins

Drew Hawkins is an award-winning journalist and writer in New Orleans. He's the producer and host of "Micro," a podcast for short but powerful writing. You can find his work on NPR, The Guardian, LitHub and elsewhere.

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Insurance Leaders Weigh In On What Louisiana Businesses Need to Know About 2025 Trends

Louisiana’s struggles with property and auto insurance have reached a critical level, pushing leaders to implement reforms aimed at stabilizing the market. But with...

New Orleans Projects That are Shaping the Future of the City

New construction projects, both commercial and residential, are set to reshape the city’s landscape in 2025. This shift signals not only a surge in...

How Family-owned Businesses Have Been at the Heart of the Maritime Industry

New Orleans has long been a vital gateway for global trade, connecting the U.S. to markets around the world. While mega-companies use local ports...

Why Dentistry Remains One of the Least Diverse Professions in the Country

A smile is more than just an expression; it’s a universal language that conveys warmth, confidence and connection. Yet behind those smiles lies a...

A New Initiative Aims to Transform Special Education Services in New Orleans Schools

Ask any parent with kids in New Orleans how they feel about the school system. Watch them go. They’ll have some thoughts. You may...

Long-term Solutions for Short-term Rentals?

Allen Johnson reminisces about a bygone era. The Faubourg Marigny resident remembers a time where neighbors all knew each other, sat out on their...
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Nurses Demand Better Safety Measures Amid Rising Workplace Violence

There’s a glass barrier at the nurses’ station in the behavioral health unit at University Medical Center (UMC). It’s designed to keep nurses safe...

Three Different Programs Aimed at Addressing Financial Inequity in New Orleans

Financial literacy isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a crucial stepping stone toward economic independence and stability, especially for women of color and area...

Shifting the Focus in New Orleans from Individual Grit to Systemic Improvements

Here’s a fun drinking game: Turn on the TV after any major disaster in New Orleans and take a shot every time you hear...

Local Lawyers Discuss the Necessity of Pro Bono Work in the Region

The idea of equal justice under the law is one of America’s core tenets, or at least it’s claimed to be. But from pledges...

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