Events / Food and Drink

September 22, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 22, 2017

Bird’s Nest opening brings food and drink back to Lake Vista center

Bird’s Nest Cafe, the first food and drink place to come to the Lake Vista Community Center in 40 years, will open its doors this Sunday, Sept. 24. The coffee shop...

community meetings / Events

September 22, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 22, 2017

Oak Park Civic Association elects board members at kickoff meeting

The Oak Park Civic Association held their inaugural meet and greet event this year to elect board members and share upcoming community events. The neighborhood organization is starting meetings back...

recognition / schools

September 22, 2017

 by Tyree Worthy · Published September 22, 2017

OPSB achieves better credit rating with new report

International credit rating agency S&P Global has issued a new report affirming the Orleans Parish School Board’s (OPSB) A+ rating and raising their outlook from stable to positive. The new report...

Arts, books, and music / Events / film & television / things to do

September 20, 2017

 by Tyree Worthy · Published September 20, 2017

NOLA Project, UNO present ‘Urinetown: The Musical’

The NOLA Project will kick off their 13th season this month with “Urinetown: The Musical”, a co-production with Theatre UNO. The musical will be performed on nine dates between Friday,...

crime

September 20, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 20, 2017

Crime Report: NOPD discusses methods to deter auto burglaries, shoplifting

NOPD Third District officers cycled through patrolling and partnership ideas at their meeting this week to explore ways to decrease shoplifting and auto burglary trends. The weekly meeting of ranking...

Advertiser's Message / Events / recognition / schools

September 20, 2017

 by Tyree Worthy · Published September 20, 2017

Advertiser: InspireNOLA Charter Schools 2017 Inspire to Empower Gala and Awards Ceremony

The Inspire to Empower Gala promises to be an incredible and inspiring evening for all who attend! Guests will enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and libations in the...

City Government / Events

September 19, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 19, 2017

Hellenic Cultural Center to host Lake Area mayoral forum

Six mayoral candidates will attend a forum in Gentilly on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Hellenic Cultural Center. Candidates Michael Bagneris, LaToya Cantrell, Desiree M. Charbonnet, Troy Henry, Frank Scurlock,...

Arts, books, and music / colleges / Events / Politics

September 19, 2017

 by Tyree Worthy · Published September 19, 2017

Counter Terrorism expert, New York Times Best Selling Author to speak at Dillard University

Malcolm Nance, author, counterterrorism and intelligence commentator, will speak at the Dillard University President’s “Brain Food” lecture series on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Nance will speak at 7 p.m. in the...

City Government

September 18, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 18, 2017

S&WB to perform street restorations in Read Boulevard East area

Residents, businesses and motorists are advised of several partial street closures in many parts of the Read Boulevard East area between Sept 18 through Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to...

crime / Land Use & Development

September 18, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 18, 2017

Orleans Levee District police to move into substation at Lake Vista Community Center

The Orleans Levee District will be at the Lake Vista Community Center for about a year in a renovated building, before moving into a built station for the first time since Hurricane...

Advertiser's Message / business / City Government / elections / Events / Politics

September 18, 2017

 by Tyree Worthy · Published September 18, 2017 · Last modified September 13, 2017

Sponsored: Ask Our Candidates: A Mayoral Forum for S. Broad Businesses and Neighbors

Please join the South Broad Business Coalition, a group of small business owners along the S. Broad corridor, for a Mayoral Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 21 at 4 p.m....

community meetings / flood protection and drainage

September 15, 2017

 by Jamal Melancon · Published September 15, 2017

Gentilly Terrace discusses exploratory water management group, mobile app for documentation

At their most recent meeting, the Gentilly Terrace And Gardens Improvement Association hosted two speakers, both inviting the community to participate in improving water management in New Orleans. The neighborhood...