The City of New Orleans today (March 10) announced that it will be moving into Phase Three in response to "encouraging" data on the COVID-19 pandemic, including sustained decreasing case rates. The Modified Phase Three goes into effect at 6 a.m. Friday, March 12. The move comes as New Orleans...
House of Representatives Passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
“For too long, we have endured the pain of watching or seeing the deaths of people of color, particularly Black men and women, at the hands of rogue police officers who operate with impunity and take it upon themselves to be the arbiters of life and death,” Congresswoman Maxine Waters...
COVID-19 Meal Program Enters its Ninth Month
The City of New Orleans recentlu announced that the COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program will continue to run until at least Mar. 31, bringing the program into its ninth month. The program is opearted in parttnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This emergency food program serves New Orleans residents by...
Food Pantries Scheduled in District C This Week
District C Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer, along with community partners, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Culture Aid NOLA, announced this week's drive-thru food pantry schedule for residents impacted by COVID-19.Food distributions will take place on Friday, March 12, in Algiers, and Saturday, March 13, in Treme. Also, on Sunday, March 14, the Algiers Irish Rebels...