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Mom Meets Mob Sunday

Mom Meets Mob Sunday

Make Mother’s Day meaningful. Join the Trash Mob at North Scott and Conti N Scott St and Conti St, New Orleans, LA There’s a trash corridor that goes right by the Mid-City Rouses along Conti St. between Carrollton and Jeff Davis. We’re going to put on our best gloves and trash mob that corridor on Sunday, May 12 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. … Read entire article »

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10 Vehicles Pulled from Bayou St. John

10 Vehicles Pulled from Bayou St. John

With the help of volunteer tow trucks, a diver and helpers, 10 cars were pulled out of Bayou St. John today. Photos of number eight and nine below. Photos below by Charlie London. photos below by Henry Artigue … Read entire article »

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Bayou St. John Gets High

Bayou St. John Gets High

photo by Charlie London The water level in Bayou St. John is the highest it’s been in a while. City officials may open the drain near Lafitte Street and Jeff Davis to lower the water level in the bayou. … Read entire article »

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Last Jazz Fest for Faubourg St. John Couple

Last Jazz Fest for Faubourg St. John Couple

photo by Charlie London Catherine and Ed Mendel have been married for 47 years. During all of those years they’ve lived at 3048 Fortin Street directly across from Jazz Fest. Pass by and you’ll hear “Happy Jazz Fest” from the Mendels. Their affable personalities have made them many friends near and far. But, this will be their last Jazz Fest in Faubourg St. John. They will be … Read entire article »

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Bikes, Bayou and Big Fun

Bikes, Bayou and Big Fun

courtesy http://504ward.com/ Me oh my oh, but we love Bayou Boogaloo. Y’all ever been? Basically shrink Jazzfest, remove the out-of-towners, add the outdoor atmosphere of the Fly, but maintain the made-in-the Mid-City mentality, and then toss your wallet in the air cuz it’s free, letting anyone and everyone toss back beer and New Orleans’ best food as Bayou breezes keep the party cool while local musicians drop it like it’s hot. … Read entire article »

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City Putt May 24th

City Putt May 24th

photo courtesy City Park City Park is moving ever closer to the opening of City Putt on May 24th. Contractors are working between the rain drops today installing sponsor signs. The signs look great and City Park sends a special thank you to all of its sponsors! … Read entire article »

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Park at the Haus for Jazz Fest

Park at the Haus for Jazz Fest

Park at 1700 Moss just off Esplanade. Short walk to Jazz Fest. Parking hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 30 dollars per car. Sorry, no in and out. … Read entire article »

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Jazz Fest

Jazz Fest

For more information: http://www.nojazzfest.com/ The Jazz Fest Neighborhood Action Telephone Line is set up each year to allow communication between residents and the Jazz Fest.The line is used to report NON EMERGENCY matters only such as blocked driveways and streets, reports of illegal vending, trash, neighborhood access issues, traffic, and taxi problems, etc. The number is 504 942 7799. The NAT Line (Neighborhood Action Telephone Line) that is activated the day before Jazz Fest is: 942-7799. … Read entire article »

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Many Thanks to Canseco’s!

Many Thanks to Canseco’s!

Canseco’s has generously supported the Fortier Festival for 7 years! Rodney “Grill Master” Beals worked hard all day cooking burgers donated by Canseco’s! Many thanks to Canseco’s for their generous donations of supplies and food to help make the Fortier Festival a huge success year after year! Fortier Festival would not be the same without help from great neighbors like Canseco’s. Please be sure to stop in Canseco’s today and tell them THANK YOU for their years … Read entire article »

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