This year's Essence Fest should be safe from unauthorized events thanks to another "clean zone" ordinance from the New Orleans City Council. Thanks to another “clean zone” ordinance by the New Orleans ...

NEW ORLEANS — Essence Fest filed a lawsuit against some local businesses this weekend, claiming they violated the “Clean Zone” ordinance in New Orleans. Essentially, a Clean Zone exists to ensure ...

When major events like Super Bowl or the NCAA Final Four come to town, the tourist-heavy sections of New Orleans get a new set of rules and restrictions. Handing out free samples is banned, as is ...

As Essence gears up for its 30th annual Festival of Culture in New Orleans on Thursday, controversial rules that govern the area around the event are already in effect. The "clean zone" rules, ...

A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Phoenix, claiming that restrictions that have come along with hosting the Super Bowl have infringed on the right to free speech. The suit, filed Monday in ...

As the 30th celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture approaches, we remain focused on continuing to strengthen our ties with the New Orleans and Louisiana community rooted in ongoing engagement ...

Phoenix will not enforce rules related to a “clean zone” ahead of the Super Bowl, at least until the City Council has a chance to discuss the option of repealing the ordinance next week, after a judge ...

An agreement Monday has resolved a lawsuit over plans by the city of New Orleans to enforce a ''clean zone'' where the use of banners, signs and flags would be restricted during Super Bowl week. The ...