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After Storm, the Rise of the Bug

May 28th, 2009 | By Diasia Sade Ellerbee | Category: Features

Nearly four years after Katrina in real-life New Orleans, entomologists say a change in the ecosystem has caused some bugs to proliferate and others to die off.



Walking the Beat

May 24th, 2009 | By Diasia Sade Ellerbee | Category: Features

For both officers Pamela Jordan and Lazono Black, their day is spent in and out of a patrol car, responding to dispatcher calls and making their presence known in the area. Magazine Street has been both officers’ beat for less than a year; they have been partners for a month and a half.



Rough Ride Over, Roosevelt Hotel Returns

May 21st, 2009 | By Diasia Sade Ellerbee | Category: Features

About 100 people danced to the Rebirth Brass Band and sipped Champagne at a street party on Baronne Street on Wednesday to celebrate the lighting of the newly restored Roosevelt Hotel, home to the famous Blue Room and Sazerac Bar.