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Mardi Gras costume extravaganza is Saturday at Mid-City church
Mardi Gras is less than three weeks away, so it's time to start thinking about costumes.
Blaine Kern: The Times-Picayune covers 175 years of New Orleans history
Blaine Kern, the float maker known as "Mr. Mardi Gras," has played a pivotal role in Carnival for more than half a century.
Al Copeland: The Times-Picayune covers 175 years of New Orleans history
Al Copeland's first fried chicken restaurant in Arabi was a failure, closing within months of its opening.
Residents of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish who need help preparing their taxes can get free assistance through a program offered by Loyola University's College of Law.
A year's worth of walks capture New Orleans-area culture
In Carrollton, I visited the University section, Carrollton Riverbend, the Black Pearl and Fontainebleau.