Articles filed under July-August 2012

Swimsuits, beaches, barbecues, bike rides and fishing trips all say “Summer!”—a time to kick back and relax a little bit. On the northshore, you don’t have to look

Rising from the smoke and flames of the latest rocket engine test is the INFINITY Science Center, the Gulf Coast’s newest attraction and learning experience. Located at

Founded in 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. This life-threatening genetic disease affects 30,000

Ever since the days of Covington High School’s legendary coach, Jack Salter, football has monopolized the attention of the northshore’s sporting world. However, a new sport has begun

[caption id="attachment_3152" align="alignleft" width="230"] "Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of New Orleans" by Ben Sandmel.[/caption] They say “truth is stranger than fiction.” In the story of New Orleans

Saying that hunters and fishermen appreciate both the beauty of nature and the creatures they harvest isn’t necessarily a contradiction. It’s quite common, especially here on the northshore,

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen! That’s never truer than in South Louisiana, where the summer heat and humidity combine to make even the

The past is always present in the Archives Department of the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s Office—and no one knows that better than archivist Robin

Coastal wetland preservation is one of Louisiana’s most vital issues. For decades, Louisiana has lost about 40 square miles each year to erosion. Given this statistic, it seems

Because I was born and raised in New Orleans, it is naturally home to many friends and favorites.  Living on the northshore for nearly 20 years,