Emergency Debris Removal Beginning This Week In Baton Rouge

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is expediting emergency debris removal in the aftermath of last week's flood event.

Solid Waste Collection Service For Monday And Tuesday In Baton Rouge

The large amount of rainfall in East Baton Rouge Parish has created collection issues for Republic Services.

Mayor Broome Announces High School Coronavirus Vaccine Initiative In Baton Rouge

'Our youth want to make a return back to campus to see their friends, their teachers, and their community.'

City-Parish Suspending Recycling Services Week Of April 26 To Focus On Storm Debris Collection In Baton Rouge

City-Parish officials have announced suspension of curbside recycling services from April 26-May 1, with services set to resume On May 3.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Announces Louisiana Earth Day

Celebrate Louisiana Earth Day On April 22-25.

Mayor Broome Launches Baton Rouge Chapter Of My Brother's Keeper

The Baton Rouge chapter will focus on advancement in three core sectors — workforce, education, and public safety.

BREC: BREC Responds To Bill Filed For The 2021 Legislative Session

“This bill would add three more layers of government for the operation and maintenance of parks in East Baton Rouge Parish."

Operation Clean Up Kicks Off This Weekend In Baton Rouge

Clean-up events will be hosted in partnership with each of the 12 Metro Council districts on Saturday, April 10, and Saturday, April 24.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Closed For Good Friday, Easter Sunday

The library will be open for regular hours on Saturday, April 3rd, and Monday, April 5th.

Mayor Broome Challenges Baton Rouge Residents And Students To Commit To Water Conservation

Mayor Broome is extending a special challenge to East Baton Rouge Parish teachers and students.

Baton Rouge Free Rides For Coronavirus Vaccines And New Pop-Up Clinic Initiative

'Relief fundamentally believes in delivering healthcare to the patient, and this is a great opportunity for Relief.'

EBR Spring Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day To Be Held On April 17 At LSU Touchdown Village In Baton Rouge

Residents should enter the event on S. Quad Drive via Nicholson Drive or Highland Road.

Baton Rouge To Participate In Plastic Pollution Initiative

'The data from this initiative will help inform the city-parish how to reduce plastic pollution before it enters our waterways.'

Baton Rouge To Participate Plastic Pollution Initiative

Data collection efforts will focus on problem areas like LSU Burden Gardens, where there has been an old accumulation of plastic Waste.

Shelter Of Last Resort And City-Parish Office Closures In Baton Rouge

In an abundance of caution, City-Parish offices will remain closed on February 18, 2021.

Emergency Shelters And City Parish Offices In Baton Rouge

In an abundance of caution, City-Parish offices will be closed on February 17, 2021.

Mayor Broome’s Statement On Mardi Gras Season And Coronavirus Compliance In Baton Rouge

Mardi Gras season is here and we are all excited to celebrate in safe ways as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Broome’s Statement On Coronavirus Vaccinations In East Baton Rouge Parish

Today National Public Radio released an article that discusses the inequity of COVID-19 vaccine sites across the South.

New Study Offers Coronavirus Testing In Black Communities In Baton Rouge

Pennington Biomedical successfully used this strategy to help low-income patients with obesity lose weight.

Mayor Broome Launches Neighborhood Engagement Hub In Baton Rouge

Sponsorship decisions will be made by the Community Action Center’s partners and sponsorship rights will also be given the partners.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shared Mapping Injustice: Navigating The Criminal Legal System 101

Information to effectively distinguish between state and federal law enforcement agencies.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shared Primary Sources For Black History Month

Documents include contemporary newspaper articles, diaries, correspondence, government publications, and more.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shared February 20Somethings Events

This February, 20somethings can enjoy a mix of grab-and-go, virtual, and even outdoor programs. Register through our online calendar today.

Mayor Broome Releases 2020 Open Data Policy Report In Baton Rouge

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome released the City-Parish’s 2020 Open Data Policy Report Wednesday.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shared VITA Free Tax Appointments

This year is a little different, but VITA will still help you do your taxes – for free.

Mayor Broome And MOVEBR Break Ground On Mall Of Louisiana Boulevard In Baton Rouge

This project is one of the 21 projects that will move forward in 2021.

Baton Rouge's Mayor Broome Announces Launch Of Open Budget

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of Open Budget BR, a web-based platform.

Mayor Broome’s Statement On The Passing Of Steve Carter In Baton Rouge

Former Representative Steve Carter was a dedicated family man, public servant, and fellow neighbor here in East Baton Rouge Parish.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shared Popular Lynda Courses For The New Year

This month, Baton Rougeans are interested in learning new computer programs, making art, and digital marketing.

Mayor Broome’s Statement On The Passing Of Donna Britt In Baton Rouge

On behalf of the Baton Rouge community, my thoughts and prayers go out to her husband Mark, her children, & all of those who cherished her.

Public Safety Initiative Partnership In Baton Rouge

Additional innovative measures we are working on will include connecting CATS facilities videos to police personnel in the Real-Time Crime.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shares Library Cards For College Students

New year, new semester, same old bills. If you’re a college student in Baton Rouge, get a library card and save some money.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shared Business Person Of The Month: Jeremy Beyt, Co-Founder Of ThreeSixtyEight

Back then, it was just after the Great Recession’s crash in 2008, and he was in commercial real estate.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library InfoBlog

Featured speakers include Jefferson Award winner and serial entrepreneur Sevetri Wilson; Lucid, LLC CEO Patrick B. Corner.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Shares January 20 Somethings Programs

"We’re starry-eyed about this year’s 20somethings take-and-makes and virtual programs."

Get Organized With Alyssa Trosclair In East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Join Louisiana’s only Certified Professional Organizer, Alyssa Trosclair, as she discusses how the EMEND organizing method can help you.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council To Meet On Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council will be sworn into office.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Closed For Christmas

The digital library is always open for your last-minute present-making, escapist literature.

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Broome Announces Holiday Garbage Service Schedule, Christmas Tree Collection

Due to the large amount of trash expected after the holidays, Tuesday collection may extend into Wednesday.

Baton ROuge Mayor Broome And The Louisiana Housing Corporation Launch 'Housing Heroes' Initiative

Housing Heroes promotes an inclusive strategy to identify and assess readiness critical to the state's ongoing recovery.