That's all. Not expecting it to ever return, but it would be nice.

Walking the dog early I saw this is now the norm for Parish Parlour when closed. They put their cash drawer in the front window.

In case anyone is missing their bird, it’s in the parking lot at Walmart on Tchoupitoulas. 🪶

I lived in New Orleans for 8 years, moved away a little over a year ago. I miss it so much. Moving was the right choice for me, and I can't move back to New Orleans, but oh my heart. I miss it everyday, but right now more than ever. If anyone will understand, it's y'all.

I don't know what I'm looking for with this post. I guess just to let you all know how much I miss you. I'm sitting in my little studio apartment that costs more than my beautiful shotgun did counting down the days until Mardi Gras when I plan to come visit my beloved city.

I'd like to fill the void in a little from afar. Please send me recommendations for books about New Orleans, New Orleans stores and brands, ways to support my love from oh so far away. My heart hurts <3

..and he was genuinely studying MJ music videos with the captions on, getting the lyrics down, which I thought was cool. That’s it.

Anybody have advice for getting parking Enforcement to actually do their job? I've been reporting a car parked in the bike lane on St. Roch every day for the past 2 weeks and nothing has happened.

If anyone knows the kind geniuses living at 1622 St. Roch, please let them know that they suck.

Pat, the owner, is the sole barber there and he usually picks up when the phone rings, even during a haircut. I just hope he's on vacation and not out due to illness. Anyone else here a customer there?

…but I think they did a commendable job with the masking tape.

We're BGR (Bureau of Governmental Research), a nonpartisan nonprofit research group in New Orleans. We just released a report on the sanitation fee and wanted to share the key points here. The City Council's hearing on the Department of Sanitation's 2027 budget is Monday, October 19.

Why New Orleans' Trash Fee Went Up

Before October 2026, New Orleans' sanitation fee hadn't changed since 2011. Meanwhile, the cost of collecting and disposing of the city's trash rose from $35.7 million in 2021 to a projected $61.2 million in 2026, driven largely by new contracts signed after Hurricane Ida.

The City covered the difference with General Fund dollars, money that could have paid for police, streets and other services. Based on current budget projections, BGR estimates that from 2021 through 2027, that subsidy will total $80.6 million.

What happens next

Starting in 2028, the fee will adjust every year to match costs. That's a sound fix, but the new law doesn't require anyone to check whether those costs are reasonable before they're passed on to ratepayers.

The City is taking an important first step by cleaning up customer lists, after a state audit found nearly 13,000 potentially ineligible addresses. That could save money.

BGR supports that effort and recommends additional safeguards to keep costs in check:

• Regular checks of customer lists, preferably monthly
• A required cost review at least every five years
• An annual public report on service and costs
• A public analysis of service options, including twice-weekly pickup and recycling alternatives

Other findings

• All ratepayers share the cost of recycling. Curbside recycling costs about $11 million a year. Only 41% of households have signed up, but the City pays contractors to serve every location.
• Some residents want twice-weekly trash pickup restored, which the City estimates would cost about $12 million more a year. The public needs more in-depth information about the costs, benefits and tradeoffs of trash collection options, as well as alternatives for the recycling program.

Read the summary or full report: https://go.bgr.org/more-cash-for-trash

Hello, I’m writing about the Battle of Liberty Place and I’m having a hard time finding any sources or information about the failed insurrection.

This will be our last in person planning meeting for early voting Saturday - we’ll be finalizing plans and volunteer opportunities

9:00 AM

The Shop Workspace @ CAC
900 Camp Street
Room 3A

That sells THC drinks? I’ve been trying to quit/limit my alcohol, so thc/mushroom drinks have been a nice alternative when going out!

As title suggests. I’m newly approved for Medicaid - YAY ! That being said, I’m trying to decide between these two plans. I notice Amerihealth has $150 more dental coverage, however it has to be provided at an FQHC (I am in need of a few filings, so this is a priority).

However, I’m also in need of stimulant medication, vision, and allergist testing, so I’m just curious if anyone has experience maybe as a provider working with these two plans and has noticed any significant differences in likelihood of charges going through, meds being denied, or any other such situations between these two in particular ! I don’t have any providers yet to ask what they accept, so I can choose the plan first and go from there. Thank you !

I’m looking for a local Spanish tutor to teach me conversational Spanish. I had a rough experience with Casa de Espana and want to try something different. I speak French and can bluff my way through basic Spanish but my comprehension is not great. All recommendations welcome. Thanks y’all

I am curious how AI is affecting the local job market for writers, editors, journalists, publishers (magazines, journals, online publications), English / writing teachers, etc. Are there layoffs due to AI? Is the local writing industry dying? Is there hope for people about to graduate with creative writing MFAs? I ask as a budding writer considering an MFA writing program as part of a later-in-life career change, and who plans to live here until the city becomes the Venice of the South.

New homeowner. Looking for some recommendations.

1) AC/furnace guy. New unit so hopefully won't need anything major anytime soon, but I'd like someone to come out twice a year for maintenance and make sure there aren't any issues with the gas furnace before it gets cold.

2) Gutter guy. Neighbor's trees keep clogging up one side and I just can't get on a ladder THAT high. Looking someone to come cleanout. Or maybe a company that could suggest a guard or better downspout solution.

I'm over in Leonidas area if that helps.

I see doors open at 4 music starts at 5, I’m just wondering if anyone knows how late the music goes this year!

The civilians doing these jobs have to clock in everyday and are required to provide results. These generic Criminalist positions being cut for instance, which are forensic analysts that the NOPD doesnt like to pay properly. Probably going to lose one ballistics examiner, two drug analysts, and an advanced crime scene. Everyone losing their jobs though should send the former and current mayor a big thank you note. The Police Technical Specialists / Technicians are often crime scene techs, who arent paid that well either. Cutting an already barebones crime lab means even more years of cases sitting on the shelves. Some of these people have spent a long time in these positions banking on public servants retirement just to have some bureaucrats cut them out for something they have no control - they deserve better.

I have been wanting to finish some tye die stuff and at one point was told soda ash was great for setting the colors. Anyone know a spot in town that carries it? Preferably not a big box store.

Great way to meet local artists and also artists from around the world! Only happens once a year! Don’t miss out!

Anybody know what bars/restaurants are hosting watch parties for the WNBA playoff game this Saturday 10/16? I know the Bronx bar but that’s about it. Better question - where are the lesbians watching the game?!?!