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New Orleans agency helping four Musicians' Village renters, commits to aiding the others nola.com/gambit/news/politic…

New Orleans agency helping four Musicians' Village renters, commits to aiding more

Housing Authority of New Orleans Executive Director Marjorianna Willman said HANO now has inked deals to help cover the rent increases for half of the Musicians' Village tenants for a year after...

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The French Film Fest features movies from Europe, Africa and Louisiana nola.com/gambit/events/the-f…

The French Film Fest features movies from Europe, Africa and Louisiana

The festival features films from Europe, Africa and North America and there are parties, events and a film conference as well.

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John Stanton: Where there’s smoke, there’s normally fire nola.com/gambit/commentary/j…

John Stanton: Where there’s smoke, there’s normally fire

For decades, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity has been a positive force in our community. They’ve assisted hundreds of people in our region in buying their own homes, helped

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New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity begin talks over $1 million grant group failed to use nola.com/gambit/news/politic…

New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity begin talks over $1M grant group failed to use

Although New Orleans Habitat for Humanity missed a March 7 deadline to return $1 million from the city, Mayor Helena Moreno's administration has agreed to let them keep, but not spend, the money for...

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Louisiana Legislature could consider new women's health, anti-trans and burlesque bills nola.com/gambit/news/politic…

Louisiana Legislature could consider new women's health, anti-trans and burlesque bills

In recent years, the Republican-dominated Louisiana Legislature has passed a host of laws restricting women’s health care and LGBTQ rights. Here's what to watch in 2026.

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Michelle Huynh brings Japanese cheesecake and more to pop-up at Miel Brewery nola.com/gambit/food_drink/m…

Michelle Huynh brings Japanese cheesecake and more to pop-up at Miel Brewery

Michelle Huynh started EM’s Bakery to focus on Japanese cheesecake and Hokkaido milk bread items. She supplies restaurants in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and does occasional pop-ups.

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Despite backlash, New Orleans Mayor Moreno urges council to pass trash fee increase nola.com/gambit/news/politic…

Despite backlash, New Orleans Mayor Moreno urges council to pass trash fee increase

Mayor Helena Moreno said the city needs to have its fees cover the costs of services, and sanitation costs $24 million than the current fee brings in.

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Cafe Conmigo brings Cuban sandiwches, coffee and more to Uptown nola.com/gambit/food_drink/c…

Cafe Conmigo brings Cuban sandwiches, coffee and more to Uptown New Orleans

Cafe Conmigo opens on Jena Street and serves coffee, Cuban sandwiches and more.

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New Orleans Habitat for Humanity blows past deadline to return $1 million to city nola.com/gambit/news/politic…

New Orleans Habitat for Humanity blows past deadline to return $1 million to city

The New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity has yet to return $1 million in taxpayer funding owed to the city of New Orleans after the organization allegedly failed to live

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Essence Festival of Culture announces first group of performers for 2026 lineup nola.com/gambit/events/essen…

Essence Festival of Culture announces first group of performers for 2026 lineup

The Essence Festival of Culture announced some names for its 2026 event in New Orleans July 3-5.

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PATOIS Human Rights Film Fest screens docs about AI, mass incarceration, foodways and more nola.com/gambit/events/patoi…

PATOIS Human Rights Film Fest screens docs about AI, mass incarceration, foodways and more

The Patois International Human Rights Film Fest screens documentaries on a wide array of timely subjects, from AI to mass incarceration, Gaza, foodways and more. Many filmmakers will attend screeni...

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New Orleans events: Super Sunday, St. Patrick’s parades, Savannah Bananas, more March 9-15 nola.com/gambit/events/new-o…

New Orleans events: Super Sunday, St. Patrick’s parades, Savannah Bananas, more March 9-15

It’s a busy early spring week with Super Sunday parades, St. Patrick’s Day parades, the New Orleans Book Fest, the Savanah Bananas and more March 9-15

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New Orleans' Oh Dang let's loose on new album 'Big Dogs' nola.com/gambit/music/new-or…

New Orleans' Oh Dang lets loose on new album 'Big Dogs'

After its alt-country 2024 album, New Orleans band Oh Dang adds new members and a louder rock sound on "Big Dogs."

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New Orleans band Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars sways into the spotlight nola.com/gambit/music/new-or…

New Orleans band Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars sways into the spotlight

New Orleans band Sally Baby's Silver Dollars started 2026 with a trip to NPR in Washington, D.C., to record a Tiny Desk concert. After starting out with weekly shows at BJ's Lounge and a word-of-mo...

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Gambit's Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for March 9 nola.com/gambit/news/thumbs_…

Gambit's Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for March 9

Gambit gives Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down to the New Orleans heroes and zeroes of the last week.

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Blakeview: This New Orleans St. Patrick's Day group is marking its 50th anniversary nola.com/gambit/news/blake_p…

Blakeview: This New Orleans St. Patrick's Day group is marking its 50th anniversary

From Uptown to the French Quarter to Metairie, here's the history of the St. Patrick's Day parades in the New Orleans metro.

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Flavor, Fun, and Community Spirit: The Louisiana Crawfish Festival Makes for the Perfect Spring Weekend nola.com/gambit/sponsored/fl…

Flavor, Fun, and Community Spirit: The Louisiana Crawfish Festival Makes for the Perfect Spring...

The delicious aroma of crawfish seasoning calls to all as the Louisiana Crawfish Festival returns to the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette, March 26–29, offering four days of

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Blake Pontchartrain: Banana company United Fruit Co. was once headquartered in New Orleans nola.com/gambit/news/blake_p…

Blake Pontchartrain: Banana company United Fruit Co. was once headquartered in New Orleans

United Fruit Co. is now Chiquita Brands International based in Switzerland. The New Orleans St. Charles Ave. building that onced housed its headquarters is currently for sale.

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Sweet Crude performs live for premieres of Marigny Opera Ballet shows in New Orleans nola.com/gambit/events/sweet…

Sweet Crude performs live for premieres of Marigny Opera Ballet shows in New Orleans

Marigny Opera Ballet premieres two new works with live music by roots pop band Sweet Crude. Choreographers Shane Urton and Amalia Najera explore senses of place in new pieces.

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Changes to SW&B, Orleans Parish courts and more could be coming in 2026 lege session nola.com/gambit/news/politic…

Changes to S&WB, Orleans Parish courts and more could be coming in 2026 lege session

Here are the New Orleans bills state lawmakers have filed so far for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session.

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