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July 21, 2017

Meet District D’s City Council candidates

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...

City Government

August 16, 2017

City abstains action on District Donuts proposal to sell alcohol

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...

Events / Food and Drink

August 16, 2017

Füd Bar to offer local music, beer for Dixie Brewing event

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

August 16, 2017

Lakefront Airport to host town hall meeting on hurricane preparedness

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...

City Government / neighborhood groups

August 14, 2017

Gentilly Terrace board, post office officials discuss mail delivery solutions

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...

crime

August 14, 2017

Juvenile reports attempted kidnapping, police say

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...

schools

August 14, 2017

New Beginnings Schools Foundation schools open for Monday

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...

crime

August 11, 2017

Man shot in aggravated burglary on Pasteur Boulevard

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...

Events / Festivals

August 11, 2017

Gentilly Fest to host fundraiser party at Lenora’s Grill

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...

City Government / neighborhood groups

August 11, 2017

Officials explain Gentilly Terrace mail delivery issues

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...

Events / Parks & Recreation

August 11, 2017

Big Easy Rollergirls close 2017 season with triple header this weekend

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...

flood protection and drainage / schools

August 10, 2017

New Beginnings Schools will remain closed due to weather concerns

After closing its schools today (Aug. 10), The New Beginnings Schools Foundation (NBSF) will keep schools closed for Friday, Aug. 11 due to the high flood risk declared by the City...

City Government / public safety

August 10, 2017

City Council approves Brossett’s Entergy reliability resolution

A letter written to Entergy New Orleans (ENO) by District D Councilman Jared Brossett in June has resulted in City Council approving investigation into ENO’s outages and reliability performance. At the...

Meet District D’s City Council candidates

City abstains action on District Donuts proposal to sell alcohol

Füd Bar to offer local music, beer for Dixie Brewing event

Lakefront Airport to host town hall meeting on hurricane preparedness

Gentilly Terrace board, post office officials discuss mail delivery solutions

Juvenile reports attempted kidnapping, police say

New Beginnings Schools Foundation schools open for Monday

Man shot in aggravated burglary on Pasteur Boulevard

Gentilly Fest to host fundraiser party at Lenora’s Grill

Officials explain Gentilly Terrace mail delivery issues

Big Easy Rollergirls close 2017 season with triple header this weekend

New Beginnings Schools will remain closed due to weather concerns

City Council approves Brossett’s Entergy reliability resolution

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