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...
Police officials and board members of Lake Vista’s Crime Prevention District updated the community on camera and patrolling improvements for the area and the Third District. The Lake Vista Crime...
The Lakefront Airport Terminal hosted an event on July 14 for the New Orleans International Muralists, LLC, who will paint a 1.5 mile mural along the Tchoupitoulas Street floodwall, between...
A man was shot and killed inside a residence in the 6200 block of Cameron Street on Friday, July 14. The shooting took place around 2:43 p.m., and witnesses saw...
City Government / flood protection and drainage / Land Use & Development / public safety
by Jamal Melancon · Published July 14, 2017
Residents and businesses on several streets in the Gentilly area will experience low water pressure on Monday, July 17 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sewerage and Water Board crews...
As of July 13, incumbent Jared Brossett has had two challengers qualify for the race for New Orleans’ District D seat. Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste, a community activist and Yellow...
Brady Skaggs, Ph.D., introduced and discussed green infrastructure and its applicability at a lecture at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation office on Wednesday, July 12. According to Skaggs, the Water...
The Gentilly Terrace and Gardens Improvement Association’s monthly meeting featured talks by city officials on public safety issues in Gentilly, and how the community may go about learning more or...
Nonprofits Green Light New Orleans and the Urban Conservancy helped a resident replace paving with an installation of a rain garden and rain barrel on their property. The nonprofit organizations...
The nonprofit Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is hosting a “sip and social” event at Ralph’s on the Park tonight (July 13) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Throughout the month of...
The monthly Third District anti-crime meeting for July informed the public of how the NOPD categorizes “hot zones” for deployment. Areas with high property crimes won’t show up on the...
Arts, books, and music / Events
by Jamal Melancon · Published July 10, 2017 · Last modified July 11, 2017
The Anthony Bean Community Theater is beginning its second session for the Summer Theater Program for youth aged 8 to 17. The camp’s final four weeks include acting classes/workshops, guest...
Land Use & Development / schools
by Jamal Melancon · Published July 7, 2017 · Last modified July 10, 2017
The City Planning Commission recommends approval for a pre-school near the New Orleans Lakefront Airport, and they recommend denial for the construction of a financial institution owned by Fifth District...
