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Super Bowl LIX came to town, New Orleans rolled out the welcome wagon, opening its doors to more than 100,000 visitors to revel, cheer...

VCPORA Issues Statement Calling for Public Input & Planning RE: Superbowl Illumination Show in Jackson Square

NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 19, 2024) — Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents, and Associates (VCPORA), a notable French Quarter watchdog group, has voiced concerns about...

Stars from ‘The Simpsons’ Host Christmas Show to Support Wrongfully Incarcerated

NEW ORLEANS — Local actors Harry Shearer ("The Simpsons," "Spinal Tap") and vocalist Judith Owen ("As Good As It Gets") are dedicating proceeds their...

Daughters Beyond Incarceration Launches 2025 Policy Fellowship for High School Girls with Incarcerated Parents

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Daughters Beyond Incarceration (DBI) has announced the launch of its 2025 Policy Fellowship which aims to be an empowering...

Mark Your Calendar: Isaac Toups to Host Second Annual Christmas Dinner Drive Dec. 21

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Toups Family Meal (TFM), the nonprofit founded by Chefs Isaac and Amanda Toups, is set to deliver 2,000 free...

New Orleans Partners with Wheel the World to Enhance Accessible Tourism

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — New Orleans & Company has announced a new partnership with Wheel the World, a leading platform focused on accessible...

United Way of Southeast Louisiana Reports Half of Area Children in Financially Insecure Homes

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In 2022, 56% of Southeast Louisiana children lived in households that couldn’t afford the basics, according to new data...

Operation Restoration Hosts Mentor Recruitment Event for Teenage Girls

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Operation Restoration (OR), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting justice-impacted women and girls, is seeking mentors for its Operation Girls...

Fill the Needs Launches Pet Food & Supply Collection to Aid Families and Shelters Affected by Hurricane Francine

METAIRIE, La. – In response to the impact of Hurricane Francine, local nonprofit Fill the Needs is organizing a dog and cat food and...

Second Harvest Calls for Volunteers as New Program Tackles Senior Hunger Crisis in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS – Second Harvest is appealing to service groups, community organizations, the business community, retirees, families, students, and others to help fill the...

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