February 29th, 2012
Originally from Georgia, Jean Bragg has lived here in New Orleans since 1974, and has been in love with the city, which she now calls home. She opened her first antiques shop in 1980, on Oak Street, specializing in Newcomb College Pottery and Louisiana art. Having found true passion for… read more
February 24th, 2012
by Richard A. Webster, Staff Writer
Two Hilton hotels in downtown New Orleans are undergoing major renovations.
The Hilton Riverside is in the midst of a $15 million overhaul. The 576 guest rooms in its high-rise tower were renovated last year, and the remaining 590 rooms should be completed by… read more
February 23rd, 2012
Anyone who has lived in or visited New Orleans knows that people here love to dress up. Between Mardi Gras, Halloween and the thriving film industry, it's no wonder why Wingate Jones, seasoned costume supervisor/designer and owner of Southern Costume Co., ended up here. The Hollywood, Ca. native's father, John… read more
February 15th, 2012
Nearly 20 years ago, Daphne Johnson had a vision of opening a spa that targeted couples seeking healthier relationships and stress relief. As a psychology major, she was determined to combine her knowledge of counseling with healthy living techniques. Today, you can find just that at Serenity Spa at 614… read more
February 15th, 2012
The Downtown Development District was featured in the February/March 2012 issue of Tourism Matters, published by the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau for the Gambit. The issue's cover story, which focuses on entrepreneurship and how it's redefining New Orleans, covers 504Ward, The Idea Village, The Downtown Development District and… read more
February 14th, 2012
Unable to book a dinner reservation for Valentine's Day this year? Looking for something fun to do later on in the evening? Downtown NOLA always has handfuls of events and activities to explore. Whether you're interested in seeing a new movie at the Theatre at Canal Place, checking out a… read more
February 14th, 2012
The Downtown District Development President and CEO Kurt Weigle appeared on WGNO News on February 5th to discuss the accomplishments of Downtown NOLA throughout 2011 and what’s in store for 2012. Click the link below to watch the interview! read more
February 9th, 2012
At the Downtown Development District of New Orleans, we want to make sure your business is getting the attention it deserves. That's why we're encouraging all Downtown NOLA business owners to claim their "place pages" on our website, www.DowntownNOLA.com.
Eventually, every business in Downtown NOLA will have a place page,… read more
February 9th, 2012
NEW ORLEANS, LA-The City announced its enforcement policies for the 2012 Mardi Gras season. Parades begin Friday, February 10, 2012.
MARDI GRAS PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Two hours prior to the scheduled start of each Mardi Gras parade, any unauthorized vehicle on any part of the published parade route will be ticketed… read more
February 8th, 2012
The Downtown Development District of New Orleans (DDD) has created the Downtown Awards as an annual program to recognize exceptional accomplishments of Downtown NOLA property owners, businesses, residents, workers and organizations. We want to honor the people and places that inspire, innovate and integrate the Downtown NOLA brand into their… read more
February 7th, 2012
WASHINGTON –The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to near a three-year high, supporting other data that show a brighter outlook for hiring.
The Labor Department says companies and governments posted 3.38 million jobs in December. That’s up from the 3.12 million advertised in the… read more
February 7th, 2012
Are you looking for love in the right places? Today, Yahoo! Travel released the ten American cities best for their dating-friendly credentials. read more
February 7th, 2012
Ian McNulty on a new cafe in the CBD
by Ian McNulty
A CBD cafe with a “some other city” feel Conversations about New Orleans lunch joints usually touch on where they get their po-boy bread, how they cook their roast beef and maybe their histories.…
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February 6th, 2012
Lavonzell Nicholson, founder of PlayNOLA In our weekly Hustlin' series, we go beyond the pitying articles about recession-era youth and illuminate ways our generation is coping. The last few years may have been a rude awakening, but we're surviving. Here's how. In a room packed with young people, 23-year-old Brittany… read more
February 6th, 2012
On Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans will host the sixth annual Schools Expo at the newly renovated Mercedes-Benz Superdome from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is expected to draw 700 families plus school representatives from New Orleans-area public, parochial and independent schools. read more
February 6th, 2012
After expanding along the Gulf Coast, 'we're ready to start filling in the area, which would be Baton Rouge' read more
February 3rd, 2012
Next year's NFL championship game is slated to be played Feb. 3, 2013, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome read more
February 3rd, 2012
Lisette Martinez is just one of the many New Orleanians who love working in Downtown NOLA. She 's been a dental hygienist at CBD Dental Care at 316 Baronne St. for nearly four years and couldn't imagine a better location to work (and play)!
Martinez believes that one of the… read more
February 2nd, 2012
A hidden gem at 832 Howard Avenue, Ashley Hall Interiors Ltd. is a Mecca for anyone even slightly interested in interior design. Whether you need a throw pillow or a whole new living room, Shauna Leftwich and Julie Vincent will welcome you with open arms (and a cup of coffee!)… read more
February 1st, 2012
The Downtown Development District’s Board of Commissioners and staff wish you a happy and healthy 2012. Thanks to the unyielding commitment and collaboration between stakeholders like you, the City of New Orleans and the DDD team, Downtown New Orleans enjoyed a fruitful 2011. I want to start off 2012 by… read more
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