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Latest Mayoral Poll Shows Royce Duplessis Leading Across Key Wards in New Orleans

In a city defined by neighborhood identity and historical divides, early polling from Ground Zereaux suggests a potential reshaping of New Orleans’ political map ahead of the 2025 mayoral election. According to two community-driven surveys conducted on July 23 — one via Instagram and the other through a comprehensive online questionnaire — State Senator Royce […] More

by Corey Bureau July 23, 2025, 7:28 am
in History

Why Do We Have 17 Wards? The Hidden History of New Orleans’ Ever-Changing Map

When people hear “New Orleans,” many immediately think of the city’s iconic wards — cultural hotbeds, identity markers, and rallying cries from bounce music to political campaigns. But how did we end up with 17 wards? And why do they matter so much? At Newtral Groundz, we dove into the archives to unpack the political, […] More

by Brent Craige July 21, 2025, 4:50 pm
in Music, News

PELL, DAWN RICHARD, AND ANTWIGADEE! UNLEASH SUMMER ANTHEM “GO CRAZY” — A FUNKY, FUTURISTIC DANCE FLOOR CALL TO ACTION

New Orleans, LA — [July 12, 2025] — New Orleans’ own genre-bending Grammy-nominated stars Pell, Dawn Richard, and DJ/producer Antwigadee! have officially released “Go Crazy” — a high-energy, sweat-dripping, bass-thumping summer anthem that’s guaranteed to light up the season. Equal parts bounce, funk, and fearless freedom, “Go Crazy” is more than a track — it’s […] More

by Corey Bureau July 12, 2025, 4:42 pm
in Business, Food

From Party Promoter to Hospitality Powerhouse: Larry Morrow Opens His 5th Restaurant Spicy Mango

This past weekend marked more than a grand opening for Larry Morrow — it was a full-circle moment in his journey as one of New Orleans’ most influential cultural curators. With the debut of Spicy Mango, his fifth restaurant concept, Morrow once again proves he’s not just building businesses — he’s crafting experiences rooted in […] More

by Corey Bureau July 8, 2025, 2:18 pm
in Business, Culture, News

From Bounce Dancing to Brand Deals: A Sit Down Interview with Antionique “Tootie Tootz” Price

Antionique Price, better known as Tootie Toots, represents a new generation of New Orleans creatives whose stories are rooted in community, culture, and transformation. Her journey — from the porch steps of the 8th Ward to becoming a brand ambassador for Coach — is more than personal success; it’s a case study in how cultural […] More

by Corey Bureau June 29, 2025, 4:40 am
in Business, Culture, News

Essence Fest, AI, & Black Economic Power: What’s Happening in New Orleans – Alphonso David Interview

Each year, during the heart of Essence Festival, something deeper than celebration is happening inside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It’s not a party — it’s policy. Led by civil rights attorney and strategist Alphonso David, the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) returns in 2025 with its largest-ever footprint: 60,000 square feet […] More

by Brent Craige June 27, 2025, 3:57 pm