By Jacqueline Galli, Mid-City Messenger NOPD First District officers arrested Tyrique Jefferson, 20, on May 19 in connection with an armed vehicle theft on April 10 in the 2000 block of Lafitte Street, the New Orleans Police Department reported. According to police, on April 10, the victims, a 20-year-old man and 22-year-old man, were sitting Read More…
CrescentCare, a community health center formed from the NO/AIDS Task Force, is purchasing the United Way building on Canal Street to redevelop into a medical clinic. The building at 2515 Canal St. is currently under contract with CrescentCare, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, the building’s owner and primary occupant since 1982, confirmed in a written Read More…
From the Mayor’s Office Beginning Tuesday (May 24), weather permitting, the city’s Department of Public Works contractor, Pavement Markings, will resume safety improvements including updates to the bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Gentilly Boulevard — from Grand Route St. John Street to St. Bernard Avenue. No parking will be allowed in this area for the Read More…
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger Skeeta Hawk Brewing is bringing fresh brews and a veteran spirit to Mid-City. The brewery will open on the Lafitte Greenway in early July in the same building as Hey! Café. It will share outdoor patio space with Flour Moon Bagels. The Greenway complex, at St. Louis and Dorgenois streets, Read More…
Below are the locations and times of Bayou Boogaloo street closures for Friday (May 20) through Sunday (May 22, 2022), according to festival organizers Friends of Bayou St. John. They will be in effect Friday, noon – 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1. St. Peter Read More…
The North Lopez Pedestrian Bridge is ready to provide easier access to the Lafitte Greenway, the Mayor’s Office announced. The bridge provides pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to the Greenway from North Conti Street across the canal. The estimated cost of the project is $650,000, funded using the Louisiana Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration dollars and Read More…
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist Those readers who know me personally understand that I am very involved in the Greek Festival, which is returning Memorial Day weekend after a two-year hiatus. During a visit to the Greek church earlier this week, the festival’s long-time operations director, who comes in from Texas, said, “I see you Read More…
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger A new dim sum pop-up is adding another option to the city’s Chinese food scene. Get Your Mom and Dim Sum can be found at your local brewery. Owner Andrew Lu was raised in Lafayette and grew up in the restaurant industry. His love of food and cooking began in Read More…
A man was carjacked at gunpoint Monday (May 16) near the Tulane and Broad criminal justice complex, the New Orleans Police Department reported. The 39-year-old was in his car at Tulane Avenue and South White Street, close to the District Attorney’s Office, Orleans District Criminal Court, Sheriff’s Office, Orleans Justice Center and NOPD headquarters. A Read More…
The NOPD is seeking assistance in locating two men sought for questioning in the ongoing investigation of a homicide that occurred on June 6, 2020, in the 500 block of South Dupre Street, near Tulane Avenue. The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. as the victim was leaving a bar with a group of friends. Read More…
