The above ground vaults in New Orleans, therefore, are used more due to custom (French and Spanish burial traditions) and economy (multiple burials in one place) than because of any water table concerns. And custom and economy can be forces just as powerful as nature. Why are people in Louisiana burial above ground? In South […]

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s re-election campaign has begun to sell T-shirts reminding voters to “Re-elect Teedy,” referencing a nickname for Cantrell that has grown popular among some of her constituents. Cantrell campaign. What are some New Orleans sayings? 15 New Orleans Words and Phrases You Should Learn Before Visiting the City “Pass a good time” “Lagniappe” […]

Not only does Gentilly Terrace offer walkable streets full of bungalows and Craftsman-style homes, but it also sees less crime than the heart of the city. Although the area was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, much of the neighborhood has since been rebuilt. Is Gentilly Woods New Orleans safe? Excellent. There is virtually […]

Why did Spanish authorities close the port of New Orleans? He needed money to continue his war effort and he found Louisianna appeared to be not worth the effort. Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory? They arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. What was the importance of Spain closing down the Port of […]

cold drink. The term cold drink probably comes from the fact that soda is always served on ice or chilled in New Orleans because the climate is so hot and humid. As such, the slang term is unique to the area because it is so dependent on the city’s climate. How do New Orleans people […]

If one is not cremated and you die and get buried in New Orleans, you will not be buried underground. New Orleans is slightly below sea level, which means that the water table is quite high. During floods or high‐ water table levels, caskets can be pushed to the top of the ground. Do they […]

The neighborhood with the highest median income, Garden District, was named the richest neighborhood in New Orleans. What is the wealthiest part of New Orleans? The 10 Richest Neighborhoods in New Orleans Touro. With just 2,765 residents to its name, Touro is no one’s idea of big. Lower Garden District. Lower Garden District has big […]

Many of the famous people who live in New Orleans reside in the prestigious Garden District.One of the famous New Orleans actors is John Goodman. He owns a home in the Garden District and previously owned a haunted house in Old Metairie. Other famous people that live in New Orleans include Lil Wayne and Trent […]

Napoleonic France Acquires Louisiana On October 1, 1800, within 24 hours of signing a peace settlement with the United States, First Consul of the Republic of France Napoleon Bonaparte, acquired Louisiana from Spain by the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso. How did Napoleon get the Louisiana Territory? In 1800, however, French leader Napoleon Bonaparte pressured […]

From its incursion as a French colony on land used by indigenous peoples, this city has depended on Black people for its existence. Although Europeans chose the spot to establish the city of New Orleans in 1718, they lacked the skills and technology to survive in the unfamiliar environment. Does New Orleans have a large […]

French Quarter is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana with a population of 3,198. French Quarter is in Orleans Parish. Living in French Quarter offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In French Quarter there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Is the French Quarter […]

For safer places to stay, consider areas with the lowest crime rates in New Orleans: Uptown and the Garden District especially (before Magazine, away from the river), but also the French Quarter’s most popular blocks, from Bourbon Street to Decatur Street, and from Canal Street to Ann Street, where violent crime is What are the […]

The ensuing flood overwhelmed the city’s pump system and covered much of central New Orleans in several feet of water, taking 14 hours to drain and prompting 200 “life-threatening” emergency calls, according to city records. How long did it take the water to recede after Katrina? With most of the flooding as deep as 10 […]

As Tropical Storm Ida gains speed and churns towards the Louisiana coast, where it’s expected to land as a hurricane, the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) says their infrastructure is ready to handle the storm despite three major pumps being down. Of the city’s 99 drainage pumps, 96 are up and running. How […]

How do you say streets in New Orleans? New Orleans Street #1. But, how does one pronounce that street name? It goes something like this: CHOP-ah-too-lus. How do you pronounce Burgundy Street in New Orleans? (The correct pronunciation is Fer-et.) Burgundy Street is Bur-gun-dee; Carondelet is Cahr-ahn-duh-let; Chartres is Chart-ers; Conti is Con-tie; Iberville is […]