Feds establish downtown bunker in New Orleans to build criminal, civil cases against BP in Gulf oil spill
~David Hammer

Travel writers get “a CHECK from BP” for coming to Florida “to get the word” out that the oil spill is “over” — near BP-funded sand castles
~Florida Oil Spill Law

State pays far higher rents in Benson Tower as part of Saints deal

Brad Pitt's Make It Right houses are challenging the way New Orleans homeowners think about solar energy
~Richard Thompson

Maryland is hungry for Louisiana crabs, but Louisiana can't deliver
Brett Anderson

New novelty store in Houma sparks debate~Naomi King

Laura Lippman: A NOLA Tale of Intrigue ~NOLA Notes

Young Men Olympian Second Line today will be EPIC!! 1-5pm Uptown
~Big Red Cotton