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New Orleans prepares for another hurricane
Jeremy Hobson Aug 27, 2012
If you look at the forecast map for Tropical Storm Isaac this morning, you'll see a scary trajectory. But this time, after billions of dollars and years of preparation, New Orleans might just be ready.
Scaled-back newspapers leave older readers behind
Gigi Douban Aug 20, 2012
As more newspapers scale back production to just three or four days a week, what will come of subscribers who prefer paper to pixels?
A musician comes home
Michael Harris Aug 22, 2012
A New Orleans bassist lost everything he owned through Hurricane Katrina. He talks about how his life has progressed since 2005 and what he learned while picking up the pieces.
Bringing fresh food to all of New Orleans
Tess Vigeland Aug 17, 2012
Actor Wendell Pierce gives an update on his goal of bringing a chain of fresh food grocery stores to New Orleans.
New Orleans' housing market recovery
Tess Vigeland Aug 17, 2012
A long-time real estate agent in New Orleans talks about the strides made and the challenges being faced in the housing market there.
Establishing a life post-Katrina
Kate Archer Kent Aug 17, 2012
A fisherman's son escapes Vietnam to New Orleans, only have to have to escape again.
New Orleans musician finds niche in instrument repair
Keith O'Brien Aug 14, 2012
The Grammy Award-winning trombonist Stafford Agee is moonlighting as an instrument repairman -- working out of his sweltering garage to make sure New Orleans-area high schoolers have working horns.
Gas and oil fuel cities to rebound
Mitchell Hartman Jun 27, 2012
Metros with high-tech, manufacturing and reviving housing sectors also recover faster.
Investors seek better hurricane risk disclosure
Scott Tong Jun 1, 2012
Hurricane season is here, and companies are hedging more against climate risk. Investors also want to know more about this risk.
Times-Picayune to cut publishing
David Gura May 24, 2012
The main newspaper in New Orleans is trimming its staff and cutting production. So how do newspapers decide which days to publish?
