by Jamal Melancon · Published April 16, 2017 · Last modified April 17, 2017
For decades, the shore of Lake Pontchartrain was a prime destination in New Orleans for waterfront dining, boating, family gatherings, and entertainment. Neglect and environmental issues diminished its draw over...
A Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority (NF-PAMA) committee agreed to begin negotiations with Schubert’s Marine to convert their former fuel dock building into a pizza restaurant. The Non-Flood Authority’s commercial real...
The newly opened Royal Brewery will take part in the 6th Annual Larry Hartzog’s Twisted Beer Fest & Homebrew Competition this weekend. The fest is on Saturday, June 24 from 4 to 8...
The Community Book Center will host a free screening of the 2017 psychological horror film “Get Out” this Friday (June 23) night. The event is free and open to the...
A Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority committee agreed to have a site survey conducted for a tract of land between Lakeshore Drive and Leroy Johnson Drive to better present the...
As Tropical Storm Cindy continues and puts the city of New Orleans on a tornado watch until 7 p.m. (June 21), Lakeshore Drive westbound between Leon C. Simon Boulevard and...
Third District property crimes for last week came to 39, compared to a total of 63 property crimes the previous week, according to New Orleans Police. Sergeant Jason Hickman tracked...
New Orleans City Council approved for a New Orleans Delta Foundation community center on 1949 Duels Street, featuring a multipurpose center, an education and outreach center, and an administration building....
Advertiser's Message / business / flood protection and drainage / public safety
by Tyree Worthy · Published June 19, 2017
On Thursday, June 22, LCIA is hosting a workshop for the construction industry, “Opportunities for Contractors in Stormwater Management.” The event will be co-hosted by the Urban Conservancy and StayLocal....
A Louisiana SPCA representative, Councilman Jared Brossett, and New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board’s superintendent all presented at this month’s Gentilly Terrace & Gardens Improvement Association meeting, held on...
Car burglaries and auto thefts accounted for more than half of the total 63 property crimes in the district last week, Third District Police said during their weekly meeting on...
The City Planning Commission unanimously agreed on Tuesday (June 13) to defer discussing the possibility of Lakeview’s District Donuts location selling alcoholic beverages. District Donuts, located on 527 Harrison Avenue,...
Arts, books, and music / business / Events / Gentilly Messenger / Good Works
by Zach Brien · Published June 12, 2017
On Saturday, June 10, Community Book Center on Bayou Road in Gentilly held a storewide book sale to benefit the center. It has been open since 1983 and specializes in...
