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  • Remember Royal China in Metairie? See where dim sum is booming now

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 78.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Love Chinese dim sum? New Orleans is getting more on both Magazine St. and St. Charles Ave. (nola.com) — If you've missed the days when Royal China in Metairie first introduced locals to dim sum, there's fresh news nearby. Several New Orleans spots on Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue are adding or expanding dim sum menus this fall, giving Metairie diners more close-by options for soup dumplings, small plates, and even dim sum breakfasts just a short drive away.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found two dogs on my front lawn, near Sanford, Rye, and Kent avenue in Metairie.
    Close to zuppardos. They are safe in my backyard now. No chips found. (Nextdoor Metairie Lawn)
  • My dog that I thought was lost was in my neighbors back yard.
    She did have her .collar with my number. But she apparently put her over the fence onto my patio. Maybe she didnt call because they dont speak… (Nextdoor New Metairie)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for 70122-Store Cleaning Associate in Metairie. Apply here.
  • The Buckle, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part Time) in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

  • Cornerstone Chemical plans new fertilizer plant on Jefferson Parish campus (nola.com)
  • 15 children evaluated for injuries after school bus crash on Westbank Expressway (fox8live.com)
  • Testimony wraps up in Louisiana Supreme Court justice's defamation case against The Advocate (nola.com)

Kenner

  • Under fire over alleged misuse, here's how Flock cameras are used by New Orleans area police (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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