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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...
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.
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.
New Orleans students make gains on state tests. Jefferson, Tammany scores are flat.
Student growth across the New Orleans area largely stagnated this year with test scores not quite back to pre-pandemic levels in most grades and subjects, reflecting state and national trends, according to new data released this week. NOLA Public Schools was among the districts in the state with the most...
Leah Chase’s Lafayette Academy Still Needs Qualified Educators Before Opening
According to Orleans Parish School Board member Olin Parker, the number of positions the school needs is based on an enrollment figure of 300 students, but since the school currently only has around 200 students, the extra positions might not have to be filled after all. In February, New Orleans’...
The Saints begin camp with a chip on their shoulder: 'We're a little pissed off'
IRVINE, Calif. — Earlier this month, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan opened a social media account, saw a video of another NFL player disparaging his team on a podcast and decided it was time to “wake up and choose violence.”. As social media responses go, Jordan’s...
Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Calling it a “misbegotten tax,” a federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled Wednesday that a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone service for rural and low-income people and broadband services for schools and libraries is unconstitutional. The immediate implications...
Councilmembers offer help in New Orleans crackdown on illegal short term rentals
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans City Councilmembers offered to find money and help raise manpower as the city reportedly attempts to take on thousands of illegal short-term rental listings. The city’s Department of Safety and Permits gave councilmembers data on Wednesday (7/26) showing the department’s 15-person team has brought...
Habitat for Humanity Seeking Help for Homebuyers in Crisis
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is on a quest to find emergency relief funds to help about 140 of its homebuyers stay in their homes. The rising cost of insurance, coupled with expensive hurricane repairs and pandemic-related income losses, has stretched the budgets of some of the affordable housing nonprofit’s low-income buyers past the breaking point.
Mental competency hearing set for alleged chainsaw attacker
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A mental competency hearing is set for John Pittman, the man accused of cutting his mother’s arm with a chainsaw. NOPD documents detail Monday’s domestic violence investigation. Police say Pittman and his mother got into a verbal altercation before Pittman grabbed a chainsaw, chased his mother into the street, and cut her arm. The NOPD said the victim was able to escape to her car and drive herself to a relative’s house over three miles away.
Mayor Cantrell makes first public appearance since Vappie indictment
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell made her first public appearance Wednesday since her former bodyguard, Officer Jeffery Vappie, was indicted. Vappie was charged federally with wire fraud and making false statements. The indictment does not name Cantrell or charge her with any crime, but it refers...
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