🌱 How a $111 million project will transform Elmwood’s old Kmart site

Hello Elmwood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $111 million project will transform Elmwood's old Kmart site
• Worried about a high water bill? Here's what parish leaders ordered

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 77.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jefferson Parish leaders break ground on $111 million apartment complex in Elmwood (wdsu.com) — A major new $111 million apartment complex called The Francis is now under construction on Elmwood's former Kmart site, bringing 250 units and mixed-use amenities to the area. Parish leaders say the project will create hundreds of jobs, boost tax revenue, and help reshape Elmwood's main shopping district into a more walkable residential and commercial hub.
   

• Jefferson Parish council approves water meter audit (fox8live.com) — From Elmwood, parish leaders have approved an independent LSU New Orleans audit of Jefferson Parish's smart water meters after residents raised concerns about unusually high utility bills. Over the next several months, researchers will test meters at selected homes, check for leaks, and review billing data, while officials urge anyone with questions about their water usage to contact the water department.
   

📸 Around Elmwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elmwood

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Saturday October 3
• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 201, Jefferson
  8:30 am
• Planning Advisory Board West Bank Public Hearing Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street Council Chamber, Gretna
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Northlake Christian at John Curtis Christian →
  River Ridge LA
  4:30 pm
• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm
• An Evening with Adelsheim Vineyards →
  714 Elmeer Ave, Metairie
  6:30 pm
• Weekly SINGO Music Bingo Nights at Rivershack Tavern - Jefferson →
  Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, Jefferson
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• October Sensory Adventures at the Kids' Castle →
  Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie
  11:00 am
• Quarters Monthly: Flip Frenzy →
  Jefferson LA
  7:00 pm
• Love The Hate, Transient, Awaken The Giant, SilveDose →
  2820 Lime Street, Metairie
  8:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Salon de Jeanne d'Arc 2026: Medieval Roots, Modern Muse →
  4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Margarita & Mojito Monday at RUMBA →
  RUMBA – Metairie, 5257 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie

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🗞 Nearby News

Harahan

• Tulane Bowling Alumni Spotlight: Hailee Hammond (tulanegreenwave.com)

River Ridge

• Multiple horror and sci-fi authors prepare speak at Jefferson Parish library at the start of spooky season (nola.com)
• Free PJ's coffee on National Coffee Day (wgno.com)

Jefferson

• 2026 State of Jefferson Luncheon Announced (bizneworleans.com)
• Jefferson Parish attorney faces possible suspension over social media posts (wwltv.com)
• Manager of West Bank loan business arrested, accused of stealing nearly $60K (nola.com)

Ok Elmwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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