Stephanie Riegel is the editor of Business Report.

Following controversial approval, Metro Council members introducing new flood zone regulations

Less than a day after the Metro Council Zoning Committee approved a controversial mixed-use...

Phil Witter considers developing his downtown riverfront property

Landowner Phil Witter is seeking approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to develop more than 14 acres of downtown riverfront property he owns at the base of the Mississippi River bridge on both sides of the levee.

Woman’s CEO Barbara Griffith leaving to head Duke Raleigh Hospital 

Woman’s Hospital CEO Dr. Barbara Griffith is stepping down this fall, after just two years at the helm of the 165-bed hospital, and returning to North Carolina, where she will take over as president of the Duke Health System’s Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts closing after 42 years; travel agency to stay open

Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts is closing its doors on Jefferson Highway after more than 40 years in business. But owner Jerry Pearson will continue to operate his travel agency, Pearson’s Travel World, which will relocate to a new office in the coming weeks.

Neill family plans to redevelop Mid City block to include market, bar, outdoor dining

The new owners of nearly a city block in the heart of Mid City...

Developer Steve Keller planning high-end apartments at Towne Center

​​Developers Steve Keller and Dan Moody III, are planning to develop a 300-unit multifamily...

Three proposed neighborhoods in high-risk flood zones set to get go-ahead

While Baton Rouge officials profess to be increasingly focused on addressing the parish’s worsening flooding and drainage problems, the Planning Commission tonight is scheduled to consider three new residential developments in high-risk flood zones.

Go PT relocates but stays in the neighborhood

Go Physical Therapy, which has a devoted clientele among Baton Rouge’s running community, has...

Wetlands mitigation bank looks to partner with St. Gabriel on nature center

What do you do with a wetlands mitigation bank when it’s running out of...

Louisiana has nation’s highest combined state and local sales tax rate

Louisiana now has the highest sales tax rate in the nation, which is concerning to policy experts due to the regressive nature of the tax.