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New Book “City Eats New Orleans” to Launch July 30 with Happy Hour
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – What restaurants matter in New Orleans right now? How has the city’s dining scene changed since the pandemic? Who are the chefs shaping what we love to eat?. Local food and travel writer Beth D’Addono will have this conversation once a month at...
Back to school season is here. Here's how to get free supplies in New Orleans
Back-to-school season has begun, and in the coming days, organizations will give away school supplies to students across the New Orleans area. NOLA Back 2 School is giving backpacks to K-6 students at Xavier University Convocation Center in Gert Town this Saturday. Families in the Greater New Orleans area must pre-register for the free backpack, which can be picked up in the morning. Children do not need to be present to pick up supplies, but registration confirmation and photo ID are required.
Bike-sharing, emergency power hubs and EV chargers in New Orleans, elsewhere funded by EPA
Dillard University has been awarded a nearly $20 million EPA grant to expand bike sharing and electrical vehicle charger access as well as to retrofit public buildings to cut greenhouse gases and expand community resiliency in Orleans and two other parishes, officials said. Under the grant, Dillard will also start...
New Orleans Council unanimously votes to pass ordinance providing minimum pay for musicians
The New Orleans City Council has unanimously voted to pass an ordinance that would provide musicians hired by the city minimum pay. The newly passed ordinance stipulates that musicians or bands hired by the city should be paid at least $200 per musician per hour. "A lot of people make...
As mayor delays budget town halls, how will public have its say?
After New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell postponed two town halls to discuss the city’s upcoming budget, it’s unclear when residents will have a chance to have their voices heard on how New Orleans spends its public dollars. On Monday (July 22), the Mayor’s Office delayed an in-person town...
New Orleans to fund $1 million guaranteed income program for students
(The Center Square) – The city of New Orleans is planning to spend $1 million to fund a guaranteed basic income pilot program for 800 public high school students for three years. It will be funded by federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Leatrice Dupre, press secretary for the mayor’s office, said the expansion may not enroll 800 students due to lack of funding. “But the number of...
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.
Coast Guard rescues four men in St. Bernard Parish
ST BERNARD, La. — Incredible video shows the moments the New Orleans Coast Guard rescued four people who were stuck in the swamp off of St. Bernard Parish. The Coast Guard and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries worked together to send a helicopter to the area. Then, they...
New records show how much Jeffrey Vappie will get paid a month for the rest of his life.
Former New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie is going to collect more than $6,000 a month for the rest of his life. This is according to the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System. That's what his state pension is after retiring from the NOPD days before being indicted on federal...
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