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...
City Issues Indoor Mask Advisory
The rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the past several weeks has prompted officials with the City of New Orleans to issue an indoor mask advisory, asking everyone to wear a mask indoors when with people who are not members of their immediate family. “The alarming transmission data we’ve...
Face-to-Face Classes Will Resume at Delgado in the Fall
The faculty and staff of Delgado Community College have returned to campus as a result of the easing of public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Delgado is now open, our offices are fully staffed, and our faculty is ready to teach students face-to-face this fall—in addition to offering...
City Encourages Residents to Visit Satellite Service Offices
The City of New Orleans is encouraging residents to take advantage of satellite office hours offered through the Office of Business and External Services. Satellite services began June 17 and are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.,...
14-year old Metro-Area Girl Becomes First Black Winner of Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Senior National CorrespondentZaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her teeth as confetti fell from the ceilings. The 14-year-old from Harvey, La., had reason to twirl and spin, and most importantly, she had more than enough reasons to...
Mayor Cantrell Breaks Ground on $2.07 Million Village De L’est Multi-Purpose Building
On June 10, city officials and neighborhood leaders broke ground on the $2.07 million Village De L’Est Multi-Purpose Building that will serve NORD in District E. “We have consistently worked through the COVID-19 pandemic to move our infrastructure projects forward to serve our residents and keep our contractors active and...
City Encourages Participation in Lake Vista Road Work Project Community Meeting
City officials are encouraging residents to take part in a community meeting tonight to learn about the upcoming $4.5 million Lake Vista Group B road work project scheduled to begin later in June and will take approximately 12 months to complete. Residents can find out more about the project...
City Leaders Celebrate Completion of $6.13 Million Filmore South Road Project
Mayor LaToya Cantrell joined other leaders and residents on Tuesday (June 1) to celebrate the completion of the FEMA-funded $6.13 million Filmore South Group A roadwork project that improved 40 residential blocks in District D.“The $6.13 million Filmore South Group A project in District D is another example of how we...
Free Virtual Event Will Explore History of Economy Hall
The Louisiana Creole Research Association will host an online event from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, that explores the history of Economy Hall. Every year, music lovers have enjoyed old-school jazz under the Economy Hall Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Many have heard...