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Rich Collins

Rich Collins is an Emmy Award-winning writer, musician and actor known for the Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers.” Rich is the former managing editor of Gambit Weekly newspaper and former president of the Press Club of New Orleans. Rich’s music has been used on “Ellen,” “Good Morning America,” “Wipeout” and other shows. He has performed live on “The View,” “LIVE with Regis and Kelly” and “Good Morning America.” He developed and taught a songwriting curriculum at Loyola University New Orleans. He performs at locations throughout New Orleans including at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Raised in the Washington, D.C. area and educated at the Catholic University of America, Rich moved to New Orleans in the 1990s and lives here with his wife (a local) and five children.

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What’s Actually Happening at Faubourg Brewing Co.?

NEW ORLEANS — What exactly is happening at Faubourg Brewing Co.? Recent statements from its parent company raise more questions than provide answers. On Nov....

Copeland’s of New Orleans Celebrates 40th Anniversary

NEW ORLEANS – On Nov. 17, Copeland's of New Orleans will celebrate its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is hosting a...

Jefferson Chamber Earns 5-Star Accreditation from US Chamber

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce “5 Star” accreditation. “Chambers of commerce that achieve an accreditation...

Episode 174: E.J. Lagasse Presides Over a Reimagined Emeril’s

After closing this summer for a major renovation and redesign, one of the city’s most iconic restaurants is back in business with a new...

Rule Would Make It Easier to Unionize but Businesses Are Pushing Back

NEW YORK (AP) — A new federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to form...

Entergy to Sponsor 50th Annual Bayou Classic

NEW ORLEANS – Entergy will serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th annual Bayou Classic, scheduled to be played Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023,...
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Nonprofit Takes Louisiana Leaders on Tour of Avondale

AVONDALE, La. – On Nov. 10, the Center for Planning Excellence, a Louisiana-based nonprofit, brought leaders from across the state to tour the Avondale...

Engineering Firm Signs 10K-Square-Foot Lease at The Galleria

METAIRIE, La. — The Feil Organization, a national real estate investment firm, has announced that Covington-based engineering firm Ampirical Solutions has signed a 9,829-square-foot...

Week in Review, Nov. 6-10: WWII Museum, Loyola, JP Schools and More

NEW ORLEANS — Here are the top business stories of the week: WWII Museum Opens Capstone Liberation Pavilion STartUP Northshore Awards Kinkz $60K at...

International Cooking Competitions Coming to New Orleans in 2024

NEW ORLEANS — Qualifying competitions for the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse D’or will take place June 11-13, 2024 at the New Orleans Ernest...

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