City Government / Featured / Politics
by Jamal Melancon · Published July 21, 2017 · Last modified July 24, 2017
New District D contenders wish to address crime, policy, and homelessness, as three political newcomers face incumbent Councilman Jared Brossett in this year’s city council election. Thad Cossabone, a receiving...
Property crimes numbered 31 last week, and 12 arrests were made during the week, NOPD said during their weekly public meeting on Aug. 15. According to Sergeant Jason Hickman, zones...
The Lake Vista Property Owner’s Association will host a back to school party this Saturday (Aug. 19) in Breeze Park. The event is free and open to the public. The...
At their most recent meeting, the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) for the City of New Orleans failed to pass a motion that would allow District Donuts on Harrison Avenue...
Dixie Brewing will be offering a complimentary draft beer with live acoustic entertainment at the Füd Bar this Friday, Aug. 18. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. t0...
City Government / Events / flood protection and drainage
by Jamal Melancon · Published August 16, 2017
After the recent floodings in New Orleans, Senator Jean-Paul Morrell has organized a town hall meeting for state agencies to brief the public on hurricane preparedness. The town hall will...
United States Postal Office officials are working to correct late mail deliveries, staff shortages, and improper mail carrier behaviors in New Orleans, according to Frank Rabalais, Gentilly Terrace and Gardens...
A 12-year-old boy was almost abducted Saturday (Aug. 12) night by a man driving a white Ford pickup truck, according to New Orleans police. Around 11:36 p.m. Saturday, the child...
New Beginnings Schools Foundation announces that all of its schools will be open on Monday, Aug. 14 for all staff and students. NBSF schools in Gentilly include Lake Area High...
A man, 33, was shot in his home a little before midnight on Thursday, Aug. 10 in the 5300 block of Pasteur Boulevard, according to New Orleans Police. In an...
The Gentilly Fest “Black and White Party” fundraiser takes place this Saturday, Aug. 12 at Lenora’s Grill on 6514 Congress Drive in Pontchartrain Park. The party takes place from...
At the latest Gentilly Terrace and Gardens Improvement Association meeting, board President Frank Rabalais updated the neighborhood, reporting a postal staff shortage in the area. Rabalais said he learned of...
by Tyree Worthy · Published August 11, 2017 · Last modified August 10, 2017
The Big Easy Rollergirls, New Orleans’ competitive women’s flat track roller derby league, will close its 2017 season with three contests on Saturday, August 12 at the UNO Lakefront Arena, located at...
