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In today's newsletter:

• See which Metairie properties are getting major work and demolitions approved
• How a Metairie Saints practice helped one girl's search for a donor
• Why the Saints are escaping Metairie heat for California practices

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 96 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 78.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top Permits: WWII Museum advances Magazine Street expansion (neworleanscitybusiness.com) — Several new permits in Metairie detail fencing work on West Esplanade, demolition on Metairie Road, and a facade renovation on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, signaling visible changes ahead for local properties. The broader report also highlights major construction and renovation projects across Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany parishes.
   

• Saints, Dillon Radunz share their platform to help girl with rare disease find a donor. (nola.com) — Joint practices in Metairie became the backdrop for 11-year-old Cate Hargett's search for a life-saving marrow donor, as Saints lineman Dillon Radunz and other players used their platforms to boost the registry. Her family's campaign has already added thousands of potential donors, and locals can still learn how to join the registry online.
   

• Saints ready to surf their way through two joint practices and preseason game in California (wdsu.com) — Saints training camp is shifting from Metairie to the Los Angeles area for a week, giving players a break from local heat and humidity. They'll hold joint practices with the Cowboys and Rams before a preseason matchup in SoFi Stadium, then return to their Metairie base.
   

📸 Around Metairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metairie

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Thursday August 20
• ABWA - Women's Networking Meeting
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Fleming's Steakhouse 3064 N Causeway Blvd Metairie
  11:00 am
• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am
Monday August 24
• Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
  4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 203 Metairie, LA 70002
  8:30 am
• KBA Networking Event
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N Causeway Blvd #203, Metairie, LA 70002
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Daily Meals →
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  10:00 am
• Yoga →
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  11:45 am
• Employees' Retirement System of Jefferson Parish Quarterly Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna
  1:30 pm
• Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie
  4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Card Social →
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  9:00 am
• Bingo →
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  11:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey guys ..
  Rocky has been missing again for 4 hours now, he is very sweet but a runner. He lives on neyrey and w napoleon in Metairie Please contact me if you… (Nextdoor W Metairie Avenue)
• Any recommendations for a good roofer from people around here?
  i have a small flat roof in Metairie that needs repair. (Nextdoor Metairie)

• BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Metairie. Apply here.
• Jason's Deli posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

• EntergyLA launches major project in Jefferson Parish: Can ETR break above $108.13? (tradersunion.com)
• Here are the top Jefferson Parish education issues to watch (nola.com)
• Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend's father in Jefferson Parish (wgno.com)

Harahan

• Come Experience Royland Playground in the City of Harahan! (harahanla.gov)

Ok Metairie! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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