It’s the final stretch of summer. And it’s clear from looking at 225‘s most-read stories this month that we’re all trying to squeeze the last bit of juice from the season, whether that means taking an indoor crafting class, day-tripping to St. Francisville for date night or simply looking toward fall football and events.
Here’s what you might have missed, courtesy this month’s most-read stories at 225batonrouge.com.
10. The Saint Restaurant at the St. Francisville Inn is worthy of a getaway in its own right

9. 20+ must-see theater performances to catch in the Capital Region this fall

8. Baton Rouge has seen a recent rise in boutique closures. What does it take to run bricks-and-mortar retail in 2024?

7. What’s with the overgrown shorelines? Here’s the latest on the University Lakes Project, one year underway

6. Where to find crafting and cooking classes in Baton Rouge: DIY your way through more than 15 local spots

5. LSU in Vegas: Our insider’s guide to making the most of the season opener

4. What’s new around LSU: Bagels, grilled cheese, pasta and more

3. The Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival flies high again

2. First Look: Steeped in design, the reimagined Colonel’s Club opens soon under the Perkins Road Overpass

1. Livingston Parish’s Amanda Jones landed in a national fight about book banning. Now, ‘That Librarian’ has written a memoir
