NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – While many are still recovering from Hurricane Ida, there is a bright light. The city of New Orleans is finding ways to bring events and talent to the area for people to enjoy.We were very fortunate with Ida,” said Brian Huber, president of Deutsches Haus in Bayou St. John. Is New […]

In 2021, the franchise value amounted to about 2.83 billion U.S. dollars. Since 1985, the New Orleans Saints have been owned by Gayle Benson, wife of the late Thomas Benson, who bought the franchise for 70.2 million U.S. dollars in 1985. Which is the richest NFL team? NFL’s 10 most valuable franchises New York Giants […]

Bourbon Street. New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street is famous for a reason Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. What streets are popular in New Orleans? Iconic streets are all […]

2 inches per year. New Orleans, Louisiana is sinking at a rate of 2 inches per year. Both human and environmental factors are to blame for New Orleans’ sinking land. Before people settled in the area, the Mississippi River routinely deposited sediment along the coast. How many inches does New Orleans sink every year? 2 […]

Depending on a storm’s severity, the City of New Orleans might issue a mandatory evacuation order. If the City issues a mandatory evacuation, all residents and visitors must leave. If an evacuation is not ordered, it’s up to you to decide to evacuate or shelter in place. Is there a mandatory evacuation for New Orleans? […]

A city does not die when its last resident moves away. The downfall of one city, New Orleans, began in the 1970s, but was accelerated by Hurricane Katrina. Is New Orleans in decline? Despite the fact that New Orleans has perhaps the finest natural location in the country for commerce, the city’s economy has stagnated […]

The 76-mile shipping channel, was built by the federal government in the 1960s as a shortcut from the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans’ inner harbor. It had been blamed, incorrectly it turns out, for funneling Katrina’s surge into the city. Who built the levee system in New Orleans? 1717 to 1727- The French built […]

Voodoo came to New Orleans in the early 1700s, through slaves brought from Africa’s western “slave coast.” Like so many things New Orleans, Voodoo was then infused with the city’s dominant religion, Catholicism, and became a Voodoo-Catholicism hybrid sometimes referred to as New Orleans Voodoo. What religion is popular in New Orleans? One of the […]

New Orleans: Pronounced “New or-lins” or “new or-lee-yuns” but not “naw-lins” or “new orl-eens.” Both the parish and the avenue are, however, pronounced “orl-eens.” What is the proper way to say New Orleans? NAW-linsYou may have heard the proper way to pronounce New Orleans is “NAW-lins,” but locals will tell you that’s not the case. […]

The only place within the New Orleans city limits that you have a good chance of seeing an alligator is in City Park, where alligators can be seen lurking in the numerous lagoons and waterways. Generally, the gators here are on the smaller side, as the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries relocates larger ones. Does […]

New Orleans has one billionaire with a net worth of $3.3 billion, making it the top city in Louisiana in terms of billionaire wealth, according to a new analysis from the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. Is New Orleans rich or poor? New Orleans continue to lead the nation with the highest official poverty […]

With the climate in New Orleans staying generally warm-to-hot, you won’t need to worry about heat – just cooling. Even still the average monthly electric bill is around $117, nearly 30% below national average. How much are utilities per month in New Orleans? List of prices in New Orleans, Louisiana Current as of Nov 2021. […]

Orleans beignet. Famous for being a doughnut without the hole, this popular sweet treat is one of the city’s most famous food staples that both locals and visitors savor all year long, available 24-hours a day in New Orleans at more than one coffee hotspot. The New Orleans beignet is great for breakfast, dessert or […]

Of all the city’s attractions, New Orleans’ cemeteries are a one-stop shop for learning about history, Voodoo, jazz music and, of course, the burial practices for above-ground tombs. However, some of the cemeteries, such as St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, require you to join a guided tour to visit. Are cemeteries open to public in […]

Yes, it is quite safe, as the area is pretty touristy. The Convention Center is in the Warehouse District. Over the past few years, the Warehouse District has become one of the safest parts of the city. What neighborhood is the New Orleans Convention Center in? The footprint of the River District neighborhood will be […]