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Mardi Gras is more than just king cakes and beads. It is a religious holiday, a season of traditions that we celebrate every year, and a time that our community comes together in formal, fun, and often unexpected ways.
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1300 Perdido StNew Orleans, LA 70112
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The City of New Orleans today announced an upcoming lottery on Saturday, April 5 for qualified artists to obtain permits necessary to sell art in Jackson Square, located in the French Quarter.
Transient Lodging Preliminary Study Presentation deferred to the April 8, 2025, CPC Meeting
NOPD has arrested Broderick Butler, Black male DOB: 02-29-2000 in connection with the attempted second degree murder of a man in the Sixth District on March 5, 2025.
The NOPD has arrested the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred yesterday evening (March 13, 2025) at the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Elysian Fields Avenue.
NOPD has made an arrest in a homicide by shooting that occurred on February 22, 2025 in the Third District.
The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission, Mayor's Office of Workforce Development, and Mayor's Office of Youth and Families today announced that registration has begun for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. More than $3.6 million in funding for youth summer programming has been committed this year, which includes youth camps and employment opportunities. This is part of a robust package of summer opportunities available annually for youth, teens, and young adults in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS - Today, the New Orleans City Council passed an ordinance amending Section 2-975 of the City Code to exempt City inspectors from the City’s domicile requirement. This change will improve the enforcement of building codes and life safety standards by expanding the pool of qualified applicants for inspector positions.
NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a subject wanted in connect with a vehicle theft.
NEW ORLEANS - Councilmember Freddie King is excited to share details about the leasing process and waitlist registration for the brand-new senior living community, opening in May 2025.
March 12, 2025 | From NOPD News
The NOPD is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a subject wanted in connection with multiple business burglaries in the Seventh District.
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On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as New Orleans’ first woman mayor in its 300-year history. After that historic victory, Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated to a second term on January 10, 2022. Her passion for the City of Yes and her dedication to its residents remains stronger than ever.
Mayor Cantrell remains focused on the issues of public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and improving the quality of life for all New Orleans residents.
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