The New Orleans City Council Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee today (Tuesday, March 29) unanimously approved an ordinance that would ban contributions to council members and candidates for the City Council from the utility companies it regulates.The ordinance prohibits contributions or financial benefit from any entities upon which the...
New Orleans East Art Project Enhances Economic, Social and Cultural Activity
The New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA), Arts New Orleans, and New Orleans East community partners recently celebrated the completion of the first phase of the New Orleans East Public Art Project with the unveiling of a series of youth-driven murals at Joe W. Brown Park. Over one hundred community members,...
Inaugural HBCU All-Star Game Debuts in New Orleans During Final Four Weekend
The HBCU All-Star Game, taking place on Sunday, April 3 during Final Four weekend in New Orleans at the UNO Lakefront Arena at 3 p.m.The HBCU All-Star Game will showcase the talent of 24 of the best basketball players from HBCU athletic conferences including the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC),...