A recently renovated park will add to the Downtown Baton Rouge experience. Repentance Park just experienced nearly $4 million worth of upgrades and people are liking what they see. Tuesday was the official unveiling which showed off water fountains and open space which will be used for concerts and general enjoyment. Repentance Park is located … Continue reading Renovated Park Will Add to Downtown Baton Rouge Experience
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Baton Rouge Schools Improve
Baton Rouge schools improve. The results are in and all of the schools districts in the greater Baton Rouge area showed improvement this past year. While there is still plenty of work to be done the news is positive and indicates a great deal of hard work to implement changes and improve education for our … Continue reading Baton Rouge Schools Improve
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Retail Sales Ended 2012 Up in Baton Rouge
Retail sales ended 2012 up in Baton Rouge. The increase in sales tax collections in the East Baton Rouge Parish demonstrates an improving economy as well as positive news for the greater Baton Rouge area. The year ended with spending up just under 7% for the year, a nice improvement compared with a year ago. … Continue reading Retail Sales Ended 2012 Up in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Holds On to History
Baton Rouge holds on to history. Recently BREC was able to secure funding to break ground on a new visitor center at Magnolia Mound, a plantation that is more than 220 years old and a treasured spot in the Baton Rouge area. The area represents a piece of the past for all to enjoy. Magnolia … Continue reading Baton Rouge Holds On to History
A Favorite Restaurant Reopens in Baton Rouge This Week
A favorite restaurant reopens in Baton Rouge this week. The long awaited opening of a new locations has had fans of Galatoire’s Bistro counting the days. This Wednesday the famed Baton Rouge eatery will open in its new location at the Acadian Village shopping center at the intersection of Perkins Road and Acadian Parkway. The … Continue reading A Favorite Restaurant Reopens in Baton Rouge This Week
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Baton Rouge Committing to Healthier Lifestyle
Baton Rouge is committing to a healthier lifestyle in 2013. This year more money has been committed to make our city more bicycle friendly. Phase three of a program to expand bike paths is in the works, which is great news for cycling enthusiasts. The ability to ride a bike to work, school or run … Continue reading Baton Rouge Committing to Healthier Lifestyle
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Baton Rouge Economy Ending Year on Positive Note
The Baton Rouge economy is ending the year on a positive note. Job creation is happening at a much faster pace than much of the US and sales tax collections are up at the same time. Construction is on the upswing and real estate in Baton Rouge is also up compared with a year ago. … Continue reading Baton Rouge Economy Ending Year on Positive Note
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Recycling Christmas Trees in Baton Rouge
Recycling Christmas trees in Baton Rouge is easy. Recycling Christmas trees helps keep a great deal of waste from the landfills while helping to create mulch and compost that helps areas throughout the city with landscaping needs at the same time. East Baton Rouge will start curbside tree pick up on January 7th but has … Continue reading Recycling Christmas Trees in Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge Farmers Market Offers Fresh Food for Holidays
The Baton Rouge farmers market offers fresh food for the holidays. In fact, the Red Stick farmers Market goes a step further, offering advice for how to make some delicious holiday menu items from the fresh fare their purveyors are selling. The market returns each Saturday and this week is offering a cooking demonstration by … Continue reading Baton Rouge Farmers Market Offers Fresh Food for Holidays
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Baton Rouge Economy Doing Great
The Baton Rouge economy is doing great. This past week the Baton Rouge Area Chamber presented its outlook for 2013 and in its report it was noted that our Louisiana capital area has exceeded expectations as far as job creation goes. The overall economy is deemed healthy, which is positive news for all of us … Continue reading Baton Rouge Economy Doing Great
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