| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
Happy Monday, New Orleans. Look up tonight, there's a rare blue supermoon if you can catch it through the clouds. DNC kicks off: Most of Louisiana’s prominent Democrats have headed to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention that starts today. Here's what some had to say, Mark Ballard writes. Road relief: Traffic maybe be getting a bit better this week as the HOV lanes reopen on the Crescent City Connection, and a date's been set for when all lanes will reopen. Cheaper insurance: A little-known inspection could save Louisiana homeowners big bucks on property insurance. Blake Paterson recently shadowed an inspector at a Jefferson Parish home to get the details. Hot to go: Nearly 150 NOLA restaurants have Coolinary summer deals. Here are four to try so far, dining expert Ian McNulty writes. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And here's the link to subscribe to The Times-Picayune and support our coverage. Your lunch lady, Lauren |