NOLA Today

Newcomb Art Museum, New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, and A Studio in the Woods host virtual ‘Uncommon Exchanges’

The Newcomb Art Museum in partnership with the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, A Studio in the Woods and the ByWater Institute at Tulane invite all to attend a virtual version of their interdisciplinary program Uncommon Exchanges at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 21, via Zoom.

Arts

City Supports Utility Box Murals

The City of New Orleans announced an initiative of a community organization named Community Visions Unlimited (CVU), which has recently transformed Louisiana Avenue utility boxes into public art. "As Louisiana Avenue was moving through its SELA project, this was our opportunity once the project was completed to also show some

Public Safety

Mayor Launches Office of Gun Violence Prevention

"This new office will coordinate, fund and evaluate public health gun violence reduction interventions and their outcomes,” said Mayor Cantrell.

Capital Projects

City Announces Publication of the Advanced Broadband and Smart City RFP

The City today announced the publication of the Advanced Broadband and Smart City RFP. With this RFP, the City is seeking proposals to deliver broadband connectivity and a host of Smart City solutions that will improve City services, improve quality of life, promote economic development and bridge the digital divide.

Blight

Mayor Cantrell Announces Start of 'Mow to Own' Program

Mayor Cantrell, working in coordination with the Department of Code Enforcement and the Bureau of Treasury, today announced the start of the City’s Mow to Own Program. Effective today, Friday, April 16, 2021, responsible neighbors can help the City eradicate overgrown vacant lots through the Mow to Own Program,

Capital Projects

Mayor's Office of Community Assets and Investment Announces New Deputy Director

The Mayor's Office of Community Assets and Investment today announced that Sydney Shivers will be joining as the office's new Deputy Director, beginning next week. "Sydney's work demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and a passion for working with stakeholders to develop and implement policy solutions to combat our City's

Fireworks over Jazzland

The City of New Orleans today announced that The Park Production will be filming scenes at the Six Flags site in New Orleans East on Friday, April 16. Some of the filming activity will include the use of fireworks from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Hold Lottery for Jackson Square Artists and Vendors

Those who have met the qualifications and are interested in participating must apply in-person, despite ongoing transmission of Covid.

City Reminds Property Owners of New Grass and Weed Height Requirements, Need to Manage Properties

New regulations for 2021 include the requirement for grass and weeds to not exceed 10 inches.

Education

Tulane receives $1 million for research in health, energy and the environment

The Tulane University Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) has received a nearly $1 million grant to fund research infrastructure that will encourage more collaborations across Tulane and the region in material sciences. “This (grant) will enable us to build next generation functional materials that address grand challenges in

Lakeview Water Project Hits Design Milestone

The Resilience Project Design Committee (RDRC) is hosting a virtual public meeting to review the "60% design" for the Lakeview City Park Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)-funded construction project. via nola.govThe RDRC, which is comprised of representatives from the Office of Resilience & Sustainability, the Department of Public

Audubon Nature Institute Virtually Celebrates Party for the Planet Presented by Entergy

Audubon Nature Institute’s Party for the Planet presented by Entergy is a series of virtual events and activities making a positive impact on the natural world. This year's campaign will continue to focus on healthy habitats with three action areas: clean, create, and connect with nature. The virtual festivities

Education

Google awards $60k to Tulane professor for promoting diversity in AI

An artificial intelligence expert from Tulane has received a Google Scholar Research Award to develop better ways of promoting diversity and fairness in hiring and graduate school admissions.

Sean Payton Supports Neighbor's Massive Renovation

A house on Exposition Boulevard—a path along Audubon Park—has received a permit for a $768,000 renovation after winning an appeal with the The Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC). Initially, the permit to demolish a section of the house was denied. However, the homeowners appealed the decision and

Bar hours extended to 1am

Alcohol sales no longer stop at 11pm.

10-Unit Hotel Coming to St. Claude

Construction is underway on Bywater Hotel at 4200 St. Claude Avenue. The hotel will have 10 sleeping units and off-street parking. There are up to 3 bedrooms per unit, bringing the total count of bedrooms to 24. Bywater Hotel has faced some set backs, including a deferral from The Architectural

Capital Projects

100 Homeowners Have Received Stormwater Management Improvements

The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) today announce a major milestone of completing 100 projects in the Community Adaptation Program (CAP), which provides an opportunity for homeowners to retrofit their properties with residential-scale stormwater management improvements. The $5 million CAP, which is managed by

Capital Projects

City Starts Construction of $4.31M Desire Florida Project

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today joined other officials and community leaders to break ground on the $4.31 million Desire Florida Multi-Service Center in District D. “Efficiently and effectively spending federal funding on projects like the Desire Florida Multi-Service Center perfectly illustrates how we can be good stewards of the funding

Covid

City Adjusts Gathering Size and Capacity Limits Under Modified Phase III Guidelines

The modifications come as the City continues to see improvements in several categories used to track the COVID-19 spread.

City of New Orleans and Partners Debut Demonstration Parklet

This past weekend, a locally designed and built parklet was added to the ongoing French Market Place concept demonstration, which closes one block of French Market Place to through-traffic from 7 a.m. Thursday through 7 a.m. Monday on a weekly basis. The demonstration is an opportunity for the

Zoo-To-Do and Zoo-To-Do for Kids Return in 2021

Audubon Zoo announced at a press conference today that Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do and Zoo-To-Do for Kids presented by Children’s Hospital New Orleans will return in 2021. This year’s events will look slightly different from years past, but they still promise to be the “Wildest Parties in Town.” The

Jobs

City of New Orleans Announces AmeriCorps VISTA Program, Fully Funded Federal Grant Program

The AmeriCorps VISTA program is a federal program that connects individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges.

Covid

COVID-19 Meal Program Enters its Ninth Month

The meal program delivers free, twice-daily, restaurant-made meals to New Orleanians in need.

Revitalization Planned for Audubon Aquarium

Public Meeting Scheduled March 31

Covid

City Encourages Participation In Upcoming Community Meeting

Construction on the $5.1 million bond-funded Octavia Street (Freret-Claiborne) project is scheduled to begin next month.