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Porch Poppin’: New Orleans City Park Conservancy to work with underrepresented groups on master plan
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses City Park Conservancy’s plan to involve underrepresented groups in the master planning process. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Barstool influencer Brianna Chickenfry sounds off on New Orleans heat: 'This place is crazy'
New Orleans' intense summer heat and humidity is getting to everyone at this point in July, including viral internet stars. While in the Crescent City to support her boyfriend, country star Zach Bryan, well-known social media influencer Brianna LaPaglia took to TikTok to sound off about just how hot she was feeling while exploring around the city.
First Responders Increase Investments in Cloud Solutions
During Mardi Gras 2023, New Orleans officials enjoyed greater situational awareness of the hundreds of thousands of revelers celebrating in the city’s streets, thanks in part to technology intended to keep the ambulance corps safer. “In our emergency operations center, we had the city map on a screen and...
The Weekend is Almost Here! Don’t Miss these 4 Events
There’s something for everyone this weekend – attend a summer cocktail class, local lobster pop up, Halloween-themed event series, and wine pairing dinner. Indulge in a four-course meal with exquisite wine pairings at Rosella in Mid-City on Saturday, July 27. Starting at 6 p.m., the evening’s menu will include a Cold Mango Salad, Shrimp Accra, Swordfish Tamarind or Curry Goat, and a decadent Coconut Cream Cake! This is an intimate dinner with limited seating available. Reserve your spot here.
Former New Orleans teacher faces more charges in alleged role in juvenile fugitive’s escape
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (WVUE) - The former New Orleans teacher accused of helping a violent juvenile escape state custody last year now faces additional charges in Calcasieu Parish. The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office tells Fox 8 Angela Filardo turned herself in Tuesday and promptly posted a $100,000 bond.
The NFL gives their win total floor and ceiling for the Saints
Floor 7-10 To determine wins and losses, the NFL used New Orleans’ win total according to Caesars Sportsbook set at 7.5. If a team were set with a lower win total, the Saints would be rewarded a win. In this scenario, the Saints go 7-10 with wins against the Carolina Panthers x2, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, the Washington Commanders, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
JPAS sets 'School of Rock,' 'Jekyll and Hyde,' holiday shows in upcoming theater season
Jefferson Performing Arts Society's upcoming season packs an assortment of shows from Broadway blockbusters and ballet to Agatha Christie and a yet-to-be-named murder-mystery. The season will officially kick off in September at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) at 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie and includes performances at the Westwego Performing Arts Theater at 177 Sala Ave., on the West Bank.
Looking for New Orleans home and garden events? Check them out here.
Louisiana residents can visit the historic Longue Vue House and Gardens for free Sunday in observance of World Nature Conservation Day. The day promotes raising awareness globally of maintaining ecosystems and guarding natural resources, plus the connection between health benefits of a healthy environment and helping preserve the environment for future generations.
What to know about the feds' levee experiment in Metairie
Workers are busy building a "living shoreline" along Metairie's levee as part of a $15+ million overhaul of the lakefront from Bucktown Harbor to Bonnabel Boat Launch. Why it matters: It's the first time this type of project has been used to protect a federal levee, NOAA says, and is seen as an experiment for other levees in metro New Orleans.
New Orleans teens arrested in stolen cars in Kenner, one in an Alpha Romeo
Police are releasing details of a pair of arrests they say prevented New Orleans teens from continuing crimes in Kenner. The investigation started when license plate reader cameras alerted on a stolen car near I-10 and Williams Blvd.
Best Place for a Margarita in New Orleans
Yesterday, July 24, was National Tequila Day. And even though we’re a day late, we think you can celebrate with a margarita any day of the week. This week, the editor’s are sharing their favorite places for a margarita and, obviously, some Mexican food!. Sign up for a...
NOLA Back 2 School Fest to Take Place at Xavier University
The annual NOLA Back 2 School Fest, presented by Shell, will provide 5,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies for students in grades K-6 who live in the Greater New Orleans area. It is on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Xavier University Center. The...
Another round of afternoon thunderstorms, warming trend expected
NEW ORLEANS — The forecast continues to be on repeat! We have another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for our Thursday. Not everyone will see it at the same time. Expect isolated thunderstorms with some areas possibly seeing flash flooding. Highs today will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. Most of the rain starts to completely fade by late evening. Lows tonight fall to the mid 70s.
Man accused of murder had pending warrants for domestic abuse, New Orleans police say
A man accused of shooting another man dead this month in the Warehouse District had pending warrants for domestic abuse, including one that said he beat his girlfriend after she refused to buy him a PlayStation 5, police records show. Early morning surveillance footage from July 8 captured Alfred Pennington...
Derek Carr on his comfort levels in Year 2 with the Saints
Derek Carr feels much more comfortable heading into Year 2 with the New Orleans Saints than last season. The Saints switched offensive coordinators, but Carr spoke to the “organization, the city, the team” as sources of strength for him. “I thought being in the league 10 years, it...
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