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Orleans Parish Voters to Head to the Polls on Feb. 18 and Mar. 25
By Danielle CostonThe New Orleans Tribune State Sen. Royce Duplessis’ election last fall to the District 5 seat of the upper chamber of the Louisiana legislature leaves a vacancy in the District 93 seat of the state House that voters in the will fill on Feb. 18. Five Democrats and…
Has Mardi Gras 2023 Been Saved?
City Leaders expected to finalize Carnival safety plans later in the week The Mayor’s Office of Communications today (Jan. 23) announced that the city of New Orleans and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office will enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement that will provide the vehicle of funding for outside law enforcement agencies during the 2023…
Money Talk: Five Tips to Become a Homeowner in 2023
Sponsored Content from JPMorgan Chase Homeownership is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a base of security, as building home equity provides you with more financial options in the future. For instance, home equity can be used to pay off debt, increase savings, start…
Fair is Fair: Something’s Rotten in New Orleans . . . and It Ain’t the Trash
It is well known that Black folk have historically had to do more with less…
Keep ReadingSummer Youth Jobs to Nearly Triple if Ordinance Passes
An ordinance to boost summer youth jobs from 365 slots to 1000 slots is expected…
Keep ReadingXavier University and Ochsner Health Partner to Create College of Medicine
The Partnership Will Create a New, Standalone College of Medicine in New Orleans For decades,…
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City of New Orleans Activates Freeze Plan
The City of New Orleans will activate the Citywide Freeze Plan (CFP) overnight tonight, Jan. 13, through Saturday morning, Jan.…
Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin
Practical Advice on Identifying and Avoiding Burnout By Megan SaylesNational Newspaper Publishers Association We’ve all heard the age-old saying that…
With Executive Order, Mayor Cantrell Officially Forms Violent Crime Reduction Task Force
Meanwhile, the New Orleans City Council has announced plans for a special meeting on Jan. 18 to addressing rising crime.…
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