Following months of resignations and heated debates, the New Orleans area flood protection agency met in a notably calm session under new president Peter Vicari — though questions remain over a recent board appointment.

This is the fifth story in our series chronicling the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. All photos by Polo Silk unless noted. NEW ORLEANS — There weren’t always a pair of security guards standing outside of Big Man’s Lounge in Uptown New Orleans.

New Orleans’ arts community, particularly the visual arts, has elevated itself beyond what had been previously achieved pre-Katrina.

The 15-room St. Charles Avenue mansion that has been a public library branch since 1948 was donated to the city of New Orleans by Harry and Anna Latter in memory of their son, First Lt. Milton H. Latter.

Ukraine's President will meet with President Donald Trump following his meeting with Russia's President in Alaska. The White House has reached an agreement with Washington D.C. over policing in the city.