🌱 Patch AM: How New Orleans’ free men of color really won the battle

Morning New Orleans! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How New Orleans' free men of color really won the battle
• How four late turnovers doomed the Saints in New Orleans

Also on today's calendar: Open House & Build-Your-Own-Burger Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Free Men of Color at the Battle of New Orleans (savannahherald.com) — New Orleans' own free men of color take center stage in this deep dive into the Battle of New Orleans, highlighting how Afro‑Creole soldiers and Choctaw allies helped secure the city. The piece also explores how their contributions were later erased, and how that legacy still shapes New Orleans' identity and racial history today.
   

• Raiders erase 11-point deficit, force four fourth-quarter turnovers to beat Saints 35-27 (news3lv.com) — Saints fans in New Orleans watched a tough home loss as the Las Vegas Raiders stormed back from an 11-point second-half deficit to win 35–27. Despite a rapid 14-point burst by New Orleans, multiple late turnovers and a strong Raiders defense flipped the game, leaving the Saints still searching for consistency early in the season.
   

📸 Around New Orleans

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Orleans

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Social Splash at WEFTEC26 →
  Copper Vine Wine Pub, 1001 Poydras St, New Orleans
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• WBEC South | 2026 WE Summit | Powering Possibility →
  Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans
• Trivia time! Hosted EVERY Tuesday of the month →
  New Orleans Abita, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans
  5:00 pm
• Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents with NOLAxNOLA, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet →
  New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Open House & Build-Your-Own-Burger Party →
  NOCHI, 725 Howard Ave, New Orleans
  11:00 am
• Six The Musical at Lena Horne Theatre →
  Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W 47th St, New York
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• TANA Honors Agrumato Month Featuring Exclusive Culinary Special →
  TANA
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• NOCHI Virtual Open House →
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
  Hotel Peter and Paul, 2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans
  8:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift →
  The Sazerac House, 101 Magazine St, New Orleans
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
  The Sazerac House, 101 Magazine St, New Orleans
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Candlelight: Tribute to Adele →
  The Sazerac House, 101 Magazine St, New Orleans
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• there remains hope in humanity — to East Riverside neighbor Miranda: I hope you see this as well, but THANK YOU!
  You didn't have to come to me, I would've happily come back to you as my note said - but you took the time and effort to drive to me and return the… (Nextdoor Faubourg Avart)
• We're pumped for trick-or-treaters this year!
  We've added some festive flair, we're going big with full-size treats, and we'll be ready early for early birds. (Nextdoor Willowbrook)

• Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager in New Orleans. Apply here.
• Savard Labor & Marine Personnel posted a job opening for Welder in New Orleans. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Orleans here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chalmette

• Dolly Day celebrations dazzle New Orleans, raise thousands for children's literacy (wwltv.com)
• After several lead changes, the St. Aug-John Curtis semifinal rematch gets settled with one QBs 6 TDs (nola.com)

Ok New Orleans! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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