Metairie
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Metairie toddler’s big moment on Times Square’s giant screens

Spotted on the Metairie calendar: Weekly SINGO Music Bingo Nights at Barcar - Metairie

Wednesday September 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Metairie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Metairie toddler's big moment on Times Square's giant screens

Also on today's calendar: Beyond The Grave and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 77.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Louisiana toddler featured in Times Square in New York (wdsu.com) — A Metairie toddler, Richard Duran, is getting national attention as his photo appears on the big screens in New York's Times Square during a National Down Syndrome Society presentation. His family is traveling from Metairie this weekend to celebrate and join the Buddy Walk, sharing their pride and everyday experiences raising a child with Down syndrome.
   

📸 Around Metairie

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Metairie

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Metairie Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

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

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Metairie PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does this little cat belong to anyone?
    He's the friendliest stray ever, I've never seen him go up to just one house or go inside a house, but he's just so friendly that I feel like he's… (Nextdoor New Metairie)
  • Found orange cat with no tail on west metairie and n.
    Woodlawn. No chip. Cat is safe now but appears to have a leg injury (Nextdoor Airline Park)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Metairie. Apply here.
  • WESCO International, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Representative - Customer Service (OEM - Marine) in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

  • Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Calls Metairie Road Rage Shooting Justified (usacarry.com)
  • Trivia Tuesday, Sept. 8 (roadsbridges.com)
  • Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 5? Vote Now! (nola.com)

River Ridge

  • Big expansion approved for New Orleans area landfill, making it Louisiana's largest (nola.com)

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 wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Metairie Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information