Gulf Coast
February 24, 2009 -
It's been three and a half years since hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and communities across South Louisiana are still struggling to rebuild. Today revelers in the region took a breather to celebrate Mardi Gras.
February 23, 2009 -
City boosters in New Orleans say Mardi Gras is shaping up to be a smashing success this year despite the gloomy economy: Only three of 49 parades were cancelled and as one resident points out, hard times may be helping:
February 23, 2009 -
Last week the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center provided a 10-minute briefing to community leaders on the scale of the Katrina rebuilding effort compared with the economic stimulus bill, the status of the recovery to-date, and the importance of a White House level federal coordinator to ensu