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NOPD Investigating Theft Incident in Sixth District

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 7, 2024

The NOPD is investigating the reported theft of a delivery van and its contents that occurred on February 29, 2024, in the 2100 block of Clio Street.

NOPD Seeking Suspect Vehicle in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 7, 2024

The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect vehicle and its driver in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on February 29, 2024, at the intersection of Alvar and Abundance streets.

NOPD Releases 2022 Use of Force Annual Report

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 6, 2024

The NOPD today has released its 2022 Use of Force Annual Report, a document which includes analysis of all use-of-force incidents reported in 2022 involving NOPD officers.

Solar Panel Design Guidelines Review and Update

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 5, 2024

The New Orleans HDLC will hold a hearing to discuss proposed updates to its Design Guidelines for Solar Panels.

City of New Orleans Announces New Resources for Hispanic Entrepreneurs in Partnership With El Centro, National League of Cities

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 5, 2024

The City of New Orleans today announced new resources available for entrepreneurs through a partnership with El Centro, a New Orleans-based non-profit fostering the economic mobility of Latinos in South Louisiana by providing culturally competent business and financial coaching in Spanish.

Short Term Rental Update

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 4, 2024

The District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has issued its ruling in the ongoing legal challenge to short-term rental ordinances in New Orleans.

Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Passing of Kerry “fatman” Hunter

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 4, 2024

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on the passing of Kerry “Fatman” Hunter

Sign-up begins for Junior Citizens Police Academy Spring Session

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 1, 2024

Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is excited to announce the launch of the Junior Citizens Police Academy spring session in collaboration with the New Orleans Recreation Department.

City of New Orleans Provides Updates on ARPA-Funded Initiatives

By Nola Reporter Report | Mar 1, 2024

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (H.R. 1319) into law.

City of New Orleans Announces Relaunch of Solar for All NOLA

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 29, 2024

City relaunches program to make clean energy accessible and affordable for homeowners and businesses.

Public Hearing to Update on City’s Implementation of Consent Decree

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 28, 2024

A public hearing will be held today (February 21, 2024) at 2:00 p.m. to provide an update on the City’s implementation of the Consent Decree.

City of New Orleans Awarded Capstone $500,000 Grant by Macarthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge to Sustain Local Justice System Solutions

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 27, 2024

Funding will support ongoing public safety and racial equity initiatives.

Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Louisiana Legislative Special Session

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 27, 2024

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on the Louisiana Legislative Special Session.

UPDATED: City of New Orleans Unveils “The Big Green Easy” Parks Master Plan

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 26, 2024

The City of New Orleans today unveiled the “The Big Green Easy” parks master plan. This is a groundbreaking step towards ensuring equitable access to the benefits of parks, recreation and greenspace.

City of New Orleans Office of Homeless Services and Strategy Celebrates First Year of Progress

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 26, 2024

The Office has closed two major encampments and housed 93 individuals since its establishment.

The City of New Orleans Recognizes the Trailblazing Achievements of St. Augustine High School Football in the Film “before the West Coast” During February Black History Month

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 24, 2024

The City of New Orleans continues to spotlight successful achievements to celebrate February 2024 Black History Month.

City of New Orleans Extends Property Tax Due Date to March 15

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 20, 2024

The City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury today announced that property tax bills are available.

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closures on Franklin Avenue

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 20, 2024

The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning Tuesday, Feb. 20, weather permitting, Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Command Construction Industries, LLC, will shift existing lane closures on Franklin Avenue, from Mithra Street to Frankfort Street, for north and southbound vehiclular traffic to accommodate construction on the Milneburg Group A construction project.

City of New Orleans Announces Temporary Streetlight Outage on Interstate

By Nola Reporter Report | Feb 19, 2024

The City of New Orleans today announced that the Department of Public Works (DPW) is collaborating with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on an ongoing streetlight project along Interstate 10, from Florida Avenue to Iroquois Street, and a portion of Interstate 610 (See map).

City of New Orleans Announces $1 Million Notice of Funding Availability for Unsheltered Homeless Support