Residents can call 3-1-1 now through Dec. 17 to have storm debris collected The New Orleans Department of Sanitation recently announced that the second debris removal pass from Hurricane Ida is nearly complete and workers are gearing up for the third and final phase of debris removal. Today (Friday,...
Development of Fresh Food Grocery Begins in Lower Ninth Ward
Sankofa Community Development Corporation (Sankofa CDC) on Dec. 8, broke ground on Fresh Stop Market, a 1,600 square foot healthy food store and community learning kitchen that will be the first of its kind to provide daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables in the Lower Ninth Ward. Construction of the Fresh...
Want to Be A Vendor During Mardi Gras 2022? Here’s What You Need to Know
Residents interested in operating a vendors booth at a fixed location during Mardi Gras 2022 can begin registering for a lottery on Jan. 10, 2022 through Jan. 21, 2022. Registration materials can be delivered in person or by mail to the Bureau of Revenue, City Hall, 1300 Perdido St., Room...
$275 Million EPA Loan Will Help SWBNO Modernize Aging, Damaged System
Today (Tuesday, Dec. 7), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $275 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to modernize the city’s aging and storm-damaged sewer system. “Earlier this year, President Biden visited New Orleans and heard...
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Announces 2022 Catapult Fund for Small Business Owners in Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry Industries
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022 Catapult Fund small business training program. A partnership between the Foundation, Capital One Bank and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, the 2022 Catapult Fund is open to entrepreneurs in the beauty, fashion and jewelry industries.The purpose...
Sankofa to Break Ground on Lower 9th Ward Fresh Produce Store and Community Learning Kitchen
Community, city, and state partners will join Sankofa Community Development Corporation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, to break ground on Fresh Stop Market in the Lower Ninth Ward. The healthy food store will be the first of its kind to provide daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables in the...
Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office Accepting Applications for CleanUpNOLA Community Impact Grants
The Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office is accepting applications for Community Impact Grants to help bring green infrastructure and beautification to New Orleans neighborhoods through CleanUpNOLA. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. The CleanUpNOLA Community Impact Grant is designed to encourage residents to engage with their neighborhood by way of...
City of New Orleans to Present on Upcoming Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Businesses
The City of New Orleans will present upcoming Green Infrastructure opportunities for businesses in person and virtually at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. The presentation will take place at Thrive New Orleans, 3600 Desire Parkway. Registration is required for virtual participation and can be completed here. A zoom link will be sent...
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Nears
Survivors of Hurricane Ida still have one week left to apply for assistance from FEMA. The final deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 29. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Ida can cover rental assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not...
City of New Orleans Providing Payments to Prevent Entergy Disconnections for Residents
The City of New Orleans has started providing outstanding utility payments for applicants in its Emergency Rental Assistance Program using funds provided by the U. S. Department of the Treasury. The City is utilizing a portion of the $23 million reallocated from the State to make payments on the accounts of as many as 14,000 rental assistance applicants. “It is never acceptable to...