Today (Thursday, May 21), the City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the provision of hazard pay for frontline workers in the next federal coronavirus stimulus package. Council leaders say New Orleans relies heavily on essential workers, such as first responders, health care professionals, transit operators, grocery store clerks,...
Businesses, Elected Officials Will Disseminate Masks, Water and More in New Orleans East Saturday, May 23
Local businesses, community leaders and elected officials will come together to provide water, masks, and treats to 250 families at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, in New Orleans East at Joe Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. District E Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen said she is grateful to the many sponsors, organizers,...
Entergy New Orleans Customers to Get up to $400 in Bill Assistance
Today (Thursday, May 21), the New Orleans City Council Utilities Committee announced that it will be directing Entergy New Orleans to provide $22 million in direct bill assistance to residential customers. The City Council Cares (CCC) program would provide New Orleanians unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic eligible...
Xavier University Celebrates Graduation with Virtual Ceremony Saturday, May 23
Xavier University of Louisiana will honor its Spring 2020 graduates with a virtual graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, via https://www.xula.edu/other/watchlive Dean P. Baquet, New Orleans native and executive editor for the New York Times, will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree. Baquet will virtually address...
Eligible Families Encouraged to Apply for Pandemic-EBT Program
The city of New Orleans is encouraging families of children who receive free or reduced price school meals to apply for the recently approved Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the program last week, adding that more than 600,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students across the...
Census Bureau Begins Front Door Delivery This Week
The U.S. Census Bureau will deliver 2020 Census invitations and paper questionnaires at the front doors of roughly 92,000 household in Louisiana and more than 1.5 million nationwide this week. Hand delivery is typically conducted in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address....
Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Host Walk-Up Test Site in Gentilly Area Next Week
City Councilman Jared Brossett, along with several other elected officials, and community and faith leaders will host free, walk-up COVID-19 community testing in the District D on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or as long as test supplies...
Mobile Testing Heads to Lower Ninth Ward Next Week
Beginning Monday, May 18 through Wednesday, May 20, there will be mobile COVID-19 testing in the Lower Ninth Ward at the Sanchez Multi-Service Center. Testing will take place from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until supplies run out. This will mark the first mobile testing event in the Lower...
City of New Orleans Will Explore Feasibility of Reopening Lincoln Beach
Mayor LaToya Cantrell has authorized the launch of a study to explore the feasibility of re-opening Lincoln Beach to recreation, an effort that has the potential to revitalize New Orleans East. "We are excited to look at the potential to bring this cultural gem back to life in a neighborhood that...
STEM NOLA Brings Online Education to Participants in Response to COVID-19
As COVID-10 continues to impact communities, STEM NOLA has launched new ways for families and kids to interact with hands-on STEM activities in the comfort of their homes. Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie says STEMNOLA @ HOME has helped propel inclusion in education and access to STEM. STEM NOLA was founded...