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Broome out as National League of Cities president
After losing her reelection bid, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will no longer serve as president of the National League of Cities.
Comprising 2,700 local leaders...
See how much more it will cost to tailgate at LSU games next season
LSU football season ticket and parking renewals for 2025 are now available, but the prices have gone up.
After approval from the LSU Board of...
For Baton Rouge restaurants, 2024 brought a smorgasbord of challenges
Baton Rouge experienced a lot of movement in the restaurant industry in 2024. Several large franchises and Louisiana-founded eateries put roots down in the...
What the latest area housing market numbers are showing
The Capital Region housing market saw year-over-year declines in pending sales and new listings during November, while the time on market until sale and...
Another Government Street business is closing its doors
Just weeks after DIY Disco announced its November closure, another Government Street shop is closing its doors.
Next-door neighbor The Hope Shop by Hands Producing...
Louisiana gas prices are low amid record Thanksgiving travel
Retail gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are at their lowest since 2020, according to newly released data from the Energy Information Administration.
As of Monday, Louisiana...
Amid challenges, the Baton Rouge dermatology industry is evolving
As awareness about skin care and preventive aging practices grows, the types of cosmetic services patients seek from local dermatologists are expanding.
From a business...
What changes are coming to BRAC?
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is considering exchanging its traditional chamber of commerce model to become an economic development organization.
But what that looks like...
Who has applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s next leader?
Sixteen candidates thus far have applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s next president and CEO, as reported last week.
Applications obtained by Daily Report through a...
Should Baton Rouge be proud of a No. 125 ranking? The mayoral candidates weigh...
Baton Rouge didn’t crack the Top 100 in a recent national ranking of best major cities to call home.
Even so, one mayoral candidate sees...
Baton Rouge casinos are on a hot streak. Here’s why
The house was on a hot streak in October as Baton Rouge casinos collectively boosted their revenue by 13.9% compared to September, according to...
See what BTR is expecting this holiday travel season
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is preparing for one of its busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons in recent years.
With over 18.3 million passengers expected to...
Is the Baton Rouge office market primed for a strong comeback?
The local office market is moving in the right direction, as lower interest rates and declining work-from-home models bode well for the sector, according...
How the Arts Council is connecting culture and commerce
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has launched an initiative that rewards customers for shopping at local businesses.
This month, the Arts Council is...
What are angel investors looking for in a startup?
Launching a startup is no small feat, but securing the funding necessary to turn a promising idea into a thriving business is another beast...
A new athletic training facility has opened in Baton Rouge
D1 Training, a national athletic training facility business, on Monday opened its first Baton Rouge location.
There are currently two other D1 Training facilities in...
A new technology at BRG could improve patient care
Anesthesiologists at Baton Rouge General have new technology to streamline procedures.
Cox Business recently supplied Baton Rouge General with approximately 50 high-tech tablets for use...
The film industry responds to a legislative setback
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-12 to approve a bill that would, among other reforms, eliminate the state’s tax incentive program...
See who purchased the One American Place building
One American Place in downtown Baton Rouge was sold Wednesday morning at the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s auction for a tick under $20...
New coworking space planned for Baton Rouge, but with a twist
A first-of-its-kind women’s coworking space is in the works in Baton Rouge.
Abbey Kish, CEO of Kish Consulting, plans to open The Pathos Collective, a...
