New Orleans entrepreneur Mari Alejos-Puente is taking you on a trip with her globally-inspired cosmetic line, born out of her love for travel and nail polish.
Wicks NOLA creates scents, movement through wax and fire
Local entrepreneur Tiffany Brown took her love of candles and the city of New Orleans, combining them to make Wicks NOLA. Her brand of unique scents reflects the culture of the city and even provides a way to give back to the community.
Go fourth in your backyard: What you need for the perfect socially distant shindig in NOLA
Holidays have been a little different since the COVID-19 pandemic started. We’ve learned to celebrate everything from birthdays to Easter to now the Fourth of July in the comfort of our homes.
How the peep show at Allways Lounge is more than just a show
What started as a way to continue a serving at a neighborhood bar has now turned into a way to give back to the community with more than a drink.
What's Happening (Virtually) in New Orleans This Week: June 29-July3
Things are slowly returning to normal, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online if you’re not quite ready yet! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.
PHOTOS: Hundreds take to the streets for Juneteenth Blackout Bike Ride
The community event began in the 3100 block of St. Claude Avenue where riders clad in black took to bicycles of all shapes and sizes.
Dixie Beer to drop 'Dixie' and be renamed, owner says
Dixie Beer will drop “Dixie” from its name, according to owner Gayle Benson.
Community nonprofit program aims to create an oasis in NOLA food deserts
Locally grown fruits and veggies delivered to your door? Top Box Foods, Louisiana is a community-based nonprofit organization with the declared mission of making healthy food affordable and accessible to all.
What a difference a phase makes: NOLA begins Phase 2 reopening
New Orleans began Phase 2 of reopening the city June 12, with some businesses finally able to open doors after months of being shuttered.
PHOTOS: Black Masking Indians protest in the streets of Treme
Wearing all black instead of suits, members of the Black Hawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians take part in a “Peaceful Demonstration for the Young Black Generation,” in the Treme / Lafitte neighborhoods and the 7th Ward in New Orleans Friday June 12, 2020.
Everything you need to survive a day in City Park
City Park is over a thousand acres of nature ready and waiting for you to explore! From the isolation of the Couturie Forest to the community space at Big Lake, here’s everything you need for a great day at City Park.
Marigny's Cake Cafe: What we think put them on the map
The news of the closing of Cake Café and Bakery hit neighbors in the Marigny and surrounding areas hard. Many lamented the loss of the quaint café where the owners would welcome them with a smile and would always have time for a quick chat on a cheerful New Orleans morning.
PHOTOS: World Naked Bike Ride hits the streets, despite pandemic
Riders in various stages of undress participate in the 12th annual World Naked Bike Ride New Orleans at Markey Park in the Bywater before continuing on to the French Quarter Saturday, June 13, 2020.
How NOLA theaters are welcoming customers back from COVID-19 quarantine safely
It might surprise you, but the smaller theaters might be better equipped to handle the pandemic than the big cinema giants.
The Ultimate New Orleans Whiskey Drinking Wish List
If there’s one thing the VLNOLA team can agree on, it’s whiskey. From Crown Royal to Jack to Jameson, we’re here for it. So when it came to a list for the whiskey drinkers, it was almost TOO easy. Here are some great gifts for you or the whiskey lover in your life.
'All music comes from New Orleans': Justin Garner is one of the state's brightest R&B stars
Justin Garner, a Louisiana native, is one of R&B’s brightest rising stars.
They all masked for you: Audubon Zoo reopens after COVID-19 closure
No lion, New Orleans has missed its zoo. But on June 3, the Audubon Nature Institute re-opened the Audubon Zoo with safety measures in place. The facility is limited to 25% capacity and visitors must book an entry time on-line ahead of time.
'I don't have to tell you we're tired': Being a black mom in the media
“I appreciate you sending me all of this, but as someone who works in media, I’ve seen it all… and honestly, I’m overwhelmed.”