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Student Design Expo

Fri, 07/04/08

Authored by: David Weinberg

The Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum has teamed up with several New Orleans Public Schools to teach kids design concepts by using hands-on projects. Read more

A Youth Documentary: Teen Baby Mamas

Thu, 07/03/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

Youth radio reporter Kadija Garner explores the issue of teen pregnancy in New Orleans. What are the options for pregnant teens? How are teen mothers judged by others and by themselves? Read more

A Youth Documentary: Growing Up Without a Father

Thu, 06/19/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

Youth radio reporter James Oliver tells the story of his relationship with his father, who has been absent for the bulk of James's life — in part due to a stay in prison. Read more

The section of Dryades Street in Central City now known as Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard is a part of New Orleans saturated with history. Step into the past and glimpse the future of this street which is more than a street. Read more

Unplugged — a Controversial New Play

Sat, 06/07/08

Authored by: David Weinberg

The Anthony Bean Theatre will be debuting its latest play, Unplugged. Unplugged is an urban drama about a hip-hop group making the transition into the pop world. But they have a dark secret. . . . Read more

The Threadheads

Sat, 05/31/08

Although Jazz Fest has come and gone, there are hundreds of people from all over the world talking about this year's fest and many already gearing up for next year's. Read more

Pedal Power

Thu, 05/29/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

From Elysian Fields to the St. Bernard Parish line, St. Claude Avenue now hosts New Orleans' first bike lane. Consider this a down payment on what's to come. Read more

The New Orleans Food Co-Op

Thu, 05/08/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

Affordable, safe, healthy food. That's what the New Orleans Food Co-Op wants to bring to the corner of St. Roch and St. Claude Avenues. And they want you to help. Music in this piece is by The Rebirth Brass Band and The Schatzy Band. Read more

The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic is 10 Years Old!

Mon, 04/28/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

For the last ten years, The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic has been providing ongoing medical and mental health care to some of our city's greatest assets: our musicians. Features music by Jo Cool Davis, Astral Project, The Soul Rebels, Roselyn & David, and The Rebirth Bra... Read more

The Rise and Fall of Armstrong Park

Tue, 04/22/08

Authored by: David Weinberg

If you have been to Armstrong Park lately, you may have noticed the rusted arch that marks the main entrance to the park. Most days the gate below the arch is locked shut. But it wasn't always this way. Read more

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