Terri Ricks is working to overhaul the Department of Children and Family Services   

Terri Porche Ricks’ path has brought her back to the Louisiana Department of Child...

Where to find coworking spaces around Baton Rouge 

The number of coworking spaces in Baton Rouge has grown quickly over the past few years, offering meeting rooms, lounges and recording studios to those who want to get out of their home offices.

The MidCity Makers Market returns after a yearlong hiatus

The MidCity Makers Market had been the neighborhood’s go-to event to gift shop and discover local businesses and artists since 2016. 

Light House Coffee expands with room for seating, roasting and coffee classes 

Light House Coffee on Lee Drive just added more seats and space with a recent expansion.

How the transfer portal led LSU to recruit a Heisman winner 

Thanks to changes made by the NCAA over the past five years that allow players to change schools without their coach’s permission and then avoid the traditional year on the bench with their new team, transferring schools has become much easier for college athletes. 

The Tipsy Librarian settles into Towne Center with cocktail classes and retail space  

Craft cocktails are all over restaurant and bar menus with interesting fruit twists and...

Meet the shop dogs that keep Parish Pets’ store running 

It’s hard to find good help these days. Take a look at Parish Pets: Employees are sleeping on the job, licking customers and even chasing their tails instead of working.

Neon signs are trending around Baton Rouge businesses 

Drive down streets like Perkins Road, and it’s impossible to miss restaurants like Zippy’s...

The secret lives of pets: ‘225’s November 2023 issue is on stands now

Sometimes we find our pets. But other times, our pets find us. Loyal and adorable,...

Emily Katherine Boutique expands into Baton Rouge this weekend

Emily Katherine Boutique is opening in a corner spot in The Village at Willow Grove this weekend.