🌱 See which new projects are planned on Ames Boulevard and St. James Court

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In today's newsletter:

• See which new projects are planned on Ames Boulevard and St. James Court

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Top Permits: French Quarter building becomes medical offices (neworleanscitybusiness.com) — Several new permits in Marrero could change what you see around town, including demolition of two buildings on Ames Boulevard and a new single-family home on St. James Court. The roundup also highlights other Jefferson Parish and regional projects, from Metairie commercial renovations to new construction and electrical upgrades across St. Tammany.
   

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📸 Around Marrero

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marrero

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Thursday August 6

• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 5

• Teacher Prep Days
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058
• School Board Meeting
  Jefferson Parish Administration Building, 501 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, La. 70058
  6:00 pm
• Gretna, LA (Solo acoustic) →
  Gretna Tavern, 334 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• General Registration Closes
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058
• JCFA Graduation
  Jefferson Parish Cafe Hope 700 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna 70056.
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• First Day Students (Grades 1-5)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058
• Smart Start Day (Only Grades 6 at MS and 9 and 12 at HS)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058

Sunday August 9

• A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder →
  Jefferson Performing Arts Society, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Smart Start Day (Only Grades 7 and 8 at MS and 10 and 11 at HS)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058

Tuesday August 11

• First Day All Students (Grades 6-8 and 9-12)
  Jefferson Parish Harvey, LA 70058

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Marrero. Apply here.
• Bernhard, LLC posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer in Marrero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marrero here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Harvey

• U.S. Dredging Policy: Jones Act Waiver(s), Outdated Environmental Restrictions Hamper an Industry (marinelink.com)

Gretna

• Jefferson Parish West Bank town hall to cover redistricting, new laws ahead of midterms (fox8live.com)
• Veterans and community members unite to paint mural at American Legion Post 216 in Gretna (3newsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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