By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist With early voting set to start on Saturday (Sept. 30), it’s now-or-never time in this season’s campaign cycle. Many mainstream candidates in the race for governor campaigned in metro New Orleans on Tuesday (Sept. 26)....
community meetings / Land Use & Development / Parks & Recreation
by Gentilly Messenger · Published September 22, 2023
City Park is beginning an 18-month master-planning process to guide the next 100 years of development in the urban oasis. Throughout the planning process, park officials will offer opportunities for the public to learn about design ideas and provide feedback...
Join us as we will soon celebrate National Archives Month 2023, hosted by Chelsey Richard Napoleon, Clerk of Civil District Court! Highlighting Free CLE Seminars for more rich history of New Orleans. Tours will be offered throughout the month of...
Coworking is BACK at Propeller! As we start the new school year, we’d like to welcome you to start a new work quarter at our newly renovated coworking facility at 4035 Washington Avenue! Our extensive renovations to our kitchen, meeting...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist With early voting set to start on Saturday (Sept. 30), it’s now-or-never time in this season’s campaign cycle. Many mainstream candidates in the race for governor campaigned in metro New Orleans on Tuesday (Sept. 26)....
community meetings / Land Use & Development / Parks & Recreation
by Gentilly Messenger · Published September 22, 2023
City Park is beginning an 18-month master-planning process to guide the next 100 years of development in the urban oasis. Throughout the planning process, park officials will offer opportunities for the public to learn about design ideas and provide feedback...
Join us as we will soon celebrate National Archives Month 2023, hosted by Chelsey Richard Napoleon, Clerk of Civil District Court! Highlighting Free CLE Seminars for more rich history of New Orleans. Tours will be offered throughout the month of...
Coworking is BACK at Propeller! As we start the new school year, we’d like to welcome you to start a new work quarter at our newly renovated coworking facility at 4035 Washington Avenue! Our extensive renovations to our kitchen, meeting...
A woman was killed Tuesday (Sept. 19) while riding a motor scooter on Franklin Avenue, the New Orleans Police Department. reported. The fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at the intersection of Franklin and Filmore at about 5:45 p.m. Police determined that...
The community is invited to celebrate Gentilly Fest’s 15th anniversary in October. Since 2008, Gentilly Fest has presented “all things Gentilly” with a weekend of free continuous live music. In addition to New Orleans music, local restaurants and caterers sell...
by Gentilly Messenger · Published August 31, 2023 · Last modified September 2, 2023
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist Most New Orleanians shudder at the thought of having to go to City Hall to get a permit — any permit. It’s not now, nor has it ever been, a quick, easy or transparent process....
Dear Son, My heart is filled with appreciation and gratitude for the love and enthusiasm you display for the church, classroom, community, and culture. I remain committed to creating a culture of excellence for you to thrive and excel in...
Arts, books, and music / Events / Festivals / Food and Drink / Fundraisers
by Gentilly Messenger · Published August 21, 2023
Beignet Fest will feature old favorites and innovative new items when it returns to City Park on Sept. 23. Some early standouts include Sweet Legacy’s Bourbon Brisket Beignets, The Vintage NOLA’s Pear & Brie Beignets and non-beignet options like Chubbie’s...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist More than a dozen contenders for local and statewide office addressed a packed house Wednesday (Aug. 16) at the Home Defense Foundation’s candidate forum. The gun-rights lobbying group attracted an array of Republican candidates, including...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has closed the Interstate 10 underpass bridge at Old Gentilly Road as engineers inspect the structural integrity after a fire potentially damaged damaged the bridge. Firefighters on Tuesday (Aug. 15) found piles of...
The NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location beginning Sunday (Aug. 20). The checkpoint will operate between the hours of 9 p.m. on Sunday and 5 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 21). The number of...
