| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
Hope everyone had a happy Halloween. Today is All Saints' Day and Día de Muertos. Tropics watch: Hurricane season isn't over quite yet, and there are several areas of potential development to keep an eye on. Travel mode: Looking for a weekend getaway? Ian McNulty visited Grand Coteau and a train-inspired inn where you can sleep in vintage rail cars. Real estate: Peek inside the historic Claiborne Mansion, which overlooks a Marigny park and is up for sale for $3.5 million. School violence: A Louisiana school took an unusual step to try to cut down on disruptions after a spate of teen shootings: Banning book bags. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Happy Friday, Lauren | 