The concept of food as medicine has become more popular recently, but Chris Sylvain has been teaching it for almost 20 years. In March, the pharmacist/adjunct instructor at Xavier University opened the Best Life Pharmacy and Restaurant, bringing his years of experience and passion for health to the community [...]
Dennis Bagneris could talk for hours about the mission of Liberty’s Kitchen, the nonprofit café and catering kitchen dedicated to providing a path to self-sufficiency for New Orleans youth. Bagneris has served as Program Manager at Liberty’s Kitchen since its formation in 2009 and emphasizes the importance of employability and access [...]
Crescent City Steaks has remained an icon on Broad Street, from the restaurant’s founding in 1934 by John Vojkovich, who immigrated to New Orleans at age 15 from Hvar in the Croatian Islands, through the corridor’s era as the main route in and out of New Orleans prior to the interstate system, to current revitalization [...]
When Patricia Hightower, owner of Bayou Equity Mortgage, first moved into her building on historic Bayou Road, the area was blighted, and loiterers often gathered at the street’s package liquor store.
Inspired by Bayou Road’s economic history, Hightower helped start Gulf Coast Housing and Development Corporation, with the mission of revitalizing [...]
In its beautiful new location on North Broad Street, with such a wide variety of health services and amenities available to neighborhood residents, the humble beginnings of the Ruth U. Fertel Tulane Community Health Center are not at all apparent looking in.
The center was founded in the aftermath of Hurricane [...]
An L.A. journalist is inspired by New Orleanians’ civic engagement surrounding the Lafitte Greenway project. Read the story and see photos!
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Peter Park, former planning director for Denver and Milwaukee, will discuss the social and economic ramifications of a possible Claiborne Overpass removal. Park will reflect on the lessons learned from other freeway removal projects and will point to key elements that enhanced affordability [...]
How do neighborhood supermarkets affect healthy food choices?
Learn about how Tulane Prevention Research Center’s “Makin’ Groceries” project is interviewing Broad Street neighborhood residents about grocery shopping in this month’s issue of Trumpet!
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Headquarters Barber Beauty & Natural Hair Salon is sleek and polished, with shiny dark wood floors, exposed brick, and modern fans, yet the place retains a classic barbershop feel with old-style chairs and lighting, and the tan uniforms worn by the eleven barbers working at the shop. The positive, soulful music playing and Spanish-style [...]
Crescent City Steaks is hosting “Breakfast with Fran,” an opportunity for business owners and supporters to network and discuss relevant and important business topics. Fran Tarkenton, CEO of GoSmallBiz.com, will be speaking via webcast with motivation, tips, and ideas for running your small business. The event will be on Thursday, January [...]
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