Nola Gambit

Gambit gives Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down to the New Orleans heroes and zeroes of the last week or so.

German New Orleanians Philip Werlein and Louis Grunewald wrote the book on music publishing in the 19th and early 20th century.

New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno defeated state Sen. Royce Duplessis and City Council Member Oliver Thomas, taking in 55% of the vote, more than enough to avoid a runoff.

City Council Vice President Helena Moreno will become the next mayor of New Orleans, taking over from outgoing Mayor LaToya Cantrell in January.

Former Acting NOPD Superintendent Michelle Woodfork Saturday defeated incumbent Susan Hutson to become the next sheriff of New Orleans, bringing an end to Hutson’s disastrous time in office.

New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno will become New Orleans' next mayor Saturday evening, defeating City Council member Oliver Thomas and state Sen. Royce Duplessis based on early

New Orleans City Council member Eugene Green appeared set to easily win his bid for a second term Saturday, besting perennial candidate Beldon “Noonie Man” Batiste and political newcomer Leilani

State Rep. Matthew Willard Saturday appeared set to defeat state Rep. Delisha Boyd in the race to replace outgoing New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno on the council.

New Orleans voters were on pace to re-elect City Council President JP Morrell to a second term as an at-large member Saturday, defeating community organizer and climate activist Rev. Gregory

New Orleans restaurant owner JoAnn Clevenger is well-known for her restaurant Upperline, which closed in 2020. Back in the 1980s, she had another short-lived spot.