TO REPORT SOUND COMPLAINTS: (512) 806-7910 or soundhotline@voodoofestival.com CAR TOWING: (504) 658-8200 There is limited street parking near and around City Park. Please be aware of any signs restricting parking. Overnight parking, walking, sleeping, camping by individuals or groups is prohibited within the confines of City Park. Also, parking on the Bayou or the Neutral…

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY ANNOUNCES THAT IT WILL HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS TO SOLICIT THE OPINIONS OF CITIZENS RELATIVE TO CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S “PLAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY,” ALSO KNOWN AS THE MASTER PLAN.   The public meetings concern Master Plan amendment applications that were submitted…

Robert Thompson sent in this photo and comment: Cry Foul! This poor girl lives in Capdevielle Park now. She has managed to scratch all the pine straw from around the trees, but we are seeing a lot fewer grubs! *** Paul Capdevielle (1842-1922) Paul Capdevielle, the forty-second Mayor was of French descent. He was born…

Please write to nopd1stdistrict@nola.gov if you have any information or a photo of the license plate of the vehicle in the video below. By Richard Rainey, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune A cyclist in Bayou St. John suffered cracked ribs and a broken back Tuesday (Sept. 27) when a white sedan hit her before speeding off,…

At the October 4, 2016 neighborhood meeting at 1368 Moss Street in New Orleans, Faubourg St. John residents will review many topics. A few of the items to be discussed are a zoning request, the increasing homeless population, and a possible new direction for the neighborhood’s internet presence. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. under…

by Charlie London New Orleans – September 23, 2016 This morning at 11 a.m., all of the students and personnel at Cabrini High School were evacuated to meeting points around the school. At 11:08 a.m. Engine 35 of the New Orleans Fire Department arrived. A second engine arrived minutes later. The school was inspected and…

photos by Brenda London Susannah Burley orchestrated a collaborative effort that resulted in 50 trees being planted in Mid-City on November 5, 2016 SOUL and partners planted 50 trees on November 5 thanks to the generosity of Parkway Bakery & Tavern and other local sponsors. Many volunteers came out to help plant trees from 9am-noon on…

Juke, Jump & Jive: A benefit for the St. Jude Community Center Wed, Oct 5 at 7pm at Pavilion of Two Sisters City Park Please visit the link below for ticket information: http://neworleans.boldtypetickets.com/events/36269793/juke-jump-amp-jive-a-benefit-for-the-st-jude-community-center Patron Party:  The Parkview Terrace at The Casino at City Park above Morning Call 6:00-7:00 PM Entertainment by The Gumbo Trio Individual ticket…

by Robert Thompson It’s been a long hot summer since our last get together at Capdeville Park. The progress begun at that Clean-up day has begun to give the park that “cared for” look which in turn lifts our neighborhood, discourages further littering and vandalism, and may even make our area safer. During the summer,…

STREETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FOOT RACE Contributions go toward Steve Gleason’s participation in advanced and experimental technology, equipment and treatments. The purpose of the What you Give will Grow event is to raise awareness for ALS and to support the Gleason Family Trust. The Gleason Family Trust is set up to help offset the…

The Fair Grounds Recovery Roads program will include multiple construction repair projects with an estimated value for roadway improvements that is approximately 3.8 million dollars. Design of the future road repairs is currently underway and is being closely coordinated with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. The project timeline is under development. Road…

courtesy Religion and Ethics News Weekly http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2016/09/02/digital-addiction/29965/ Americans are increasingly dependent on their digital devices, and while these provide undeniable benefits, some say their negative consequences must also be addressed. Correspondent Kim Lawton talks with Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Sherry Turkle, who says there must be times and places where conversations and human relationships…

Tuesday, September 6 is the quarterly FSJNA general membership meeting at the Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. Cookies and refreshments will be provided by Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots at 1751 Gentilly Blvd. in New Orleans.   Guests/Current Topics: ·District A Update – Councilmember Susan Guidry September 7th has been declared to be Geaux Blue NOLA Day…

STEPPIN’ OUT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS ON PUBLIC TELEVISION WYES’ Weekly Arts & Entertainment Program Remembers Three Decades WYES-TV’s weekly arts and entertainment program STEPPIN’ OUT celebrates 30 years. And what better way to toast the anniversary than to reflect on the three decades of New Orleans’ cultural scene on A STEPPIN’ OUT SPECIAL: 30 YEARS…