You might not know Danny Damian, but you might know his work if you spend any time on TikTok. The photographer, who joined the popular app in January, makes videos on his page, dannydamianphoto, in which he approaches strangers and asks if he can take their photo. The result is a portrait that captures the […]
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Resilience Workforce Receiving Greater Recognition and Protections
February 8, 2022Besieged with an ongoing series of natural disasters, New Orleans has always been a place where low-paying jobs were available for often undocumented men and women who were desperate for employment. These workers – who helped rebuild after Hurricane Katrina and other storms and are currently providing outreach services during COVID-19 – are now known […]
New Orleans Named One of America’s Neediest Cities
December 23, 2021In a report comparing 180 U.S. cities based on key indicators of economic disadvantage (including child poverty, food insecurity, and uninsured), New Orleans ranked as the ninth neediest city in the country.
Will Mitch Landrieu Steer Infrastructure Funding to New Orleans?
November 16, 2021Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s recent appointment as President Biden’s infrastructure czar is a big win for New Orleans, Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Landrieu will advise the National Economic Council on how to spend the $1.2 trillion proceeds from the bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Biden chose the likeable Landrieu because of his diverse experiences as […]
Saenger Theater Reopens After Hard Rock Collapse and COVID
November 7, 2021After the Hard Rock collapse and Covid forced the Saenger Theater to shut its doors temporarily, the theater is now re-open, with Broadway plays taking the stage in the coming months. The historic theater will welcome shows back to its legendary stage in time for the holiday season. This is another homecoming for the Saenger, which […]
Early Voting Off to a Slow Start in Orleans Parish
October 31, 2021If the first day of early voting is any indication, expect a low turnout in the November 13, 2021 elections, said Arthur Morrell, Orleans Parish Chief Elections Officer. Only 2,987 people cast their votes in person on Saturday, October 30. Coupled with 4,054 mail-in ballots that have been received so far, a total of 7,041 […]
Now Is Still Not the Time To Eliminate COVID Precautions but Life Must Go On
October 24, 2021Retired Washington, D.C. non-profit executive Kim Gandy was ready for a fun week in her former hometown, New Orleans. After grabbing a rental car at the airport, she and her daughter Max – a blogger specializing in artisanal chocolates – quickly dropped off their luggage at a CBD hotel. Like thousands of other Covid-weary […]
Your Next $7,000 a Month Home
September 25, 2021It’s no secret that both millennials and Generation Z have been looking forward to the housing market going down, with some even openly hoping that it crashes outright. That or the lottery may be their only chance of owning a home. High cost of home ownership, construction costs, and increasing rental prices in the United […]
New Orleans Fire Department Is Responding to Fire at New Orleans Caesars Superdome
September 21, 2021According to Facebook and Instagram posts from NOLA Ready as of 20 minutes ago at approximately 12:50 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department is responding to a fire at the New Orleans Caesars Superdome. The post urges residents to avoid the area near the dome. There are no additional details including what caused the […]
New Orleans Community Comes Together in Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
September 2, 2021Days after Hurricane Ida ripped through metro New Orleans, the community is coming together to take care of its own. While many people evacuated before the storm made landfall, and afterwards due to lack of electricity and other amenities, many stayed behind and have relied on their community for food, water, and support. New York […]
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