Ahead of the Sept. 6 expiration of expanded unemployment benefits at the federal level, U.S. Rep. Troy A. Carter Sr., is calling on Gov. John Bel Edwards to retroactively reinstate expanded unemployment benefits for Louisiana residents. The option to make these benefits retroactive ends on Monday, Sept. 6. Yielding to...
RTA Restores Limited Service to Assist Residents in Hurricane Ida Recovery
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority today announced the restoration of limited bus service to support the city’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. Limited service will be restored along the following routes: · 27-Louisiana (modified route from Broad St. to Tchoupitoulas St.) · 39-Tulane · 47-Canal · 88-St. Claude (modified route from Basin St....
City of New Orleans Provides Hurricane Ida Response Updates
Today, the City of New Orleans updated residents on Hurricane Ida response andity agencies and public safety officials continue to assess damages sustained during the storm. A daily curfew between 8 p.m. and 6 p.m. remains in effect until further notice. Cooling center, device charging and water distribution locations are...
Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinances Become Effective Sept. 15
The New Orleans City Council approved several ordinances at its Aug. 5 meeting to end penalties for small amounts of cannabis possession and pardon roughly 10,000 convictions and pending cases. The ordinances will go into effect on Sept. 15. “These new policies will help NOPD build community trust and use...
Mayor Cantrell Announces New Vaccine Requirements in Response to COVID Surge
As officials work to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases, including the more contagious Delta variant, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell today (Aug. 12) announced new measures that will go into effect Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, including providing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to participate in...
Dr. Kimbrough Will Leave Dillard at the End of 2021-2022 School Year
Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough has informed the Board of Trustees that the 2021-2022 school year will be his last as leader of the 152-year-old historically Black institution of higher learning. Entering his 10th year at the helm of Dillard, President Kimbrough has led the University to unprecedented growth. Walter...
City Council Set to Move Forward with Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
Advocates say the move will allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime Earlier this week, New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno announced that the local cannabis decriminalization legislation will moving forward for final approval the Council’s meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5. The legislation pardons thousands of summonses issued by NOPD...
New Orleans & Company Hosts Job and Vaccine Fest of 2021 for Career Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry
August 5 Job Fest at the Smoothie King Center offers COVID-19 vaccines for job seekers, employers New Orleans & Company is hosting a Job Fest – featuring the opportunity to not only find a lifelong career, but also the chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine – from 10 a.m. until...
City Hosts Rental Assistance Event in New Orleans East
The City of New Orleans' Office of Housing Policy and Community Development will host a second Community-Based Rental Assistance event 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Joe Brown Park Recreational Facility, 5601 Read Blvd. City employees will be on site to provide updates and review documentation...
Office of Workforce Development Partners with NOTCF to Provide Technical Assistance to Culture Bearers, Industries Seeking Grant Resources
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) recently announced a partnership with the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) to provide grant assistance at the JOB1 Career Center. NOTCF and the Office of Workforce Development will utilize office space at the JOB1 Career Center and provide technical assistance to cultural...