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What to do (virtually) this week: April 27-May 1

By Matt Haines | April 27, 2020

As we move into our “new normal” for the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some of the best virtual happenings! Here’s what we’re looking forward to this week.

From bar cart to bar corner — here’s what you need to make it happen

By Keisha Lee | April 27, 2020

Whether you’re a professional mixer or someone looking to make a great impression, here are a few tings to snazzy up your home bar.

PICS: Residents make the most of Jazz Festing from home

By Michael DeMocker | April 27, 2020

Despite the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Jazz Fest must go on! Residents made the most of the first weekend of Jazz Fest as WWOZ-FM presented “Fest in Place,” a virtual fest of sorts as the station played archival performances from previous Jazz Fests during the same hours the stages would have been open at the Fairgrounds. 

Louisiana Coronavirus Information: What You Need To Know

By Clint Durrett | April 26, 2020

COVID-19, also known more commonly as the new coronavirus disease, has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Here’s what you need to know about the disease in Louisiana.

PICS: Quirky graffiti shows up during COVID-19 quarantine

By Michael DeMocker | April 24, 2020

Local artist Josh Wingerter created an outdoor gallery this week on Frenchmen Street as he painted images of New Orleans icons, tributes to health care workers, and other COVID-themed works of art on the plywood covering the windows and doors of shuttered bars, retail businesses and music clubs on the popular strip in the Faubourg Marigny.

Newsletter: Pittsburgh’s Beer Historian & The history of the Dirty O

By Lindsay Patross | April 24, 2020

Very Local Pittsburgh’s newsletter for April 24 – Pittsburgh’s beer historian, a history of The Dirty O, an interview with Willy James and more.

What’s Happening (Virtually) This Weekend: Apr. 24-26

By Matt Haines | April 24, 2020

As we move into our “new normal” for the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some of the best virtual happenings! Here’s what we’re looking forward to this week.

Missing your Jazz Fest food favorites? Here’s where you can get them

By Mary Staes | April 23, 2020

Thanks to WWOZ-FM, we’re having a great time Festing in Place, but part of the Jazz Fest experience is the food. No worries, we’ve got you covered!

The Dirty O

A Piping Hot, Double-Fried History of The Original Hot Dog Shop

By Amanda Reed | April 22, 2020

From Forbes Field to french fries, a brief look at the (foot) long history of “The Dirty O” (also known as Essie’s Original Hot Dog Shop)

Looking for unique (and LOCAL) gifts for Mother’s Day? Here are some ideas.

By Keisha Lee | April 21, 2020

Before you know it, Mother’s Day will be here. Whether it’s your mother, grandmother, godmother or best friend, we’ve put together a list of gifts to let the lady in your life know she’s special.