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Establishing a life post-Katrina

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 17, 2012
A fisherman's son escapes Vietnam to New Orleans, only have to have to escape again.
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New Orleans musician finds niche in instrument repair

by Marketplace Contributor
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.
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Gas and oil fuel cities to rebound

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 27, 2012
Metros with high-tech, manufacturing and reviving housing sectors also recover faster.
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What the Times-Picayune cut back means for New Orleans

by Kai Ryssdal
May 24, 2012
Former Times-Picayune columnist Chris Rose laments the fact the his old paper is cutting back to three days a week in favor of the web.
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Times-Picayune to cut back jobs and production schedule

by Mary Dooe
May 24, 2012
The main newspaper in New Orleans, which received praise in its Katrina coverage, has announced budget cuts which will mean staff layoffs and a reduction in print editions to three days a week.
The front page of the Times-Picayune in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Bringing fresh food to everyone in New Orleans

by Tess Vigeland
Apr 13, 2012
It's been six years since Hurricane Katrina, and grocery chains are still hesitant to return to New Orleans. Actor Wendell Pierce is trying to fix that by launching his own grocery store chain.
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Building business skills in New Orleans' music industry

by Zoe Sullivan
Apr 12, 2012
New Orleans has long been a music Mecca, but it has surprisingly little infrastructure for the business side of the industry. To help fill this gap, two hip-hop entrepreneurs have been sharing the gospel of copyright and licensing with local musicians and producers.
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Wendell Pierce on bringing grocery stores back to New Orleans

by Tess Vigeland
Mar 15, 2012
The actor from shows like "The Wire" and "Treme" is opening a chain of grocery stores in his hometown of New Orleans, a place he says has been underserved by American industry.
Actor Wendell Pierce promotes 'Treme: The Complete First Season' on March 31, 2011 in New York City. Pierce is opening a chain of grocery stores in his hometown of New Orleans, a place he says has been underserved by American industry.
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Mid-day Extra: Drew Brees breaks an NFL record

by Adriene Hill
Dec 27, 2011
Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints is now the NFL's record-holder for the most yards passing in a single season.
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The Punchline

America's Top Ten Filthiest Cities

by Katharine Crnko
Jun 14, 2011
Who knew that one of America's favorite festivals would land New Orleans the not-so-coveted title of America's dirtiest city. New Orleans, known...
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