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EXPLORATIONS - New Orleans, Havre de Grace: American Places That Hold Special Memories MARIO RITTER: Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. Some places can create strong memories. We often clearly remember important events i
Billy Joel, Jill Scott and Others Star at the New Orleans Jazz Fest Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On todays program, we tell all about the famed New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which opens a few hours from
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 31 August 2006 watch New Orleans Economy One year after the costliest storm in U.S. history, the city of New Orleans remains a shadow of its former self. Some economists believe it's too early to tell if the city will ev
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 18 February 2006 Mardi Gras celebrations get under way in New Orleans this weekend, although on a much smaller scale than in past years. The city is still recovering from th
By Greg Flakus New Orleans, LA 26 January 2006 watch D Day Museum report New Orleans' D-Day Museum - WW II plane Rebuilding the city of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina is posing a number of ch
By Stephanie Ho Washington 01 January 2006 The mayor of New Orleans, a city that was devastated four months ago by Hurricane Katrina, says his wishes for the new year include rebuilding the city's pro
By Greg Flakus New Orleans, LA 24 January 2006 watch Radio Food Show report It has been nearly five months since the city of New Orleans was devastated by flooding, following the passage of Hurricane
By Paul Sisco Washington, D.C. 28 August 2007 Two years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast of the United States, flooding 80 percent of New Orleans. The rebuilding process has been slow and painful for many, and more than 160,00
New Orleans, Havre de Grace: American Places That Hold Special Memories Welcome to EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Im Mario Ritter. Some places can create strong memories. We often clearly remember important events in our lives and link them wit
By Jim Bertel Washington, DC 20 February 2007 New Orleans Mardi Gras mask The Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans comes to an end today. And while the crowds are larger than last year, this year's celebration was still considerably smaller than be
By Kathie Scarrah Washington, DC 25 January 2006 watch New Orleans report Before Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Louisiana city of New Orleans last August, 60 percent of the city's nearly half a mi
Officials Say New Orleans is Better Protected This Time Around Seven years ago, Hurricane Katrina hammered the U.S. Gulf Coast with a storm surge eight and a half meters high and winds that blew apart buildings. The storm overwhelmed the levees that
New Orleans Artists Preparing for Mardi Gras New Orleans explodes into a carnival every year for Mardi Gras. And on that final day before the beginning of Lent, giant colorful floats parade down the city's streets. Groups known as krewes are responsi
New Orleans Artists Prepare for Mardi Gras New Orleans explodes into a carnival every year for Mardi Gras. And on that final day before the beginning of Lent, giant colorful floats parade down the city's streets. Groups known as krewes are responsibl
ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: In New Orleans, hundreds of families are trying to put their lives back together after a devastating tornado earlier this week. The tornado tore up homes and businesses in New Orleans East, a predominantly black neighborhood that
By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 17 January 2006 watch Tulane University report Tulane University reopened after being closed for the entire fall semester As New Orleans continues to recover from Hurric
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 12 January 2006 watch Rebuilding Plan report The Bring Back New Orleans commission released its long-awaited reconstruction plan Wednesday. Among its recommendations: elim
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 13 May 2006 The more than 2,000 graduates of Tulane University in New Orleans heard from not one, but two former U.S. presidents at their graduation commencement ceremony Sa
By Greg Flakus New Orleans 04 May 2007 For more than thirty years, New Orleans has held a Jazz and Heritage Festival. This year's festival wraps up this weekend. Many well-known musicians come to play at Jazz Fest, but it is also an important showcas
By Larry London Washington, DC 04 February 2008 Singing sensation Harry Connick, Jr., continues to sell millions of records and attract thousands of fans. It Is not only his music that has fans clamoring for more. His performances on TV, in movies an