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Community Corner

🌱Gordon Plaza Updates + Trash Removal Schedules

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.

Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Happy December, New Orleans! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

  1. The City of New Orleans has issued plans for the proposed use of the Gordon Plaza site, but still hasn't disclosed if the residents moved will be funded. (WDSU New Orleans)
  2. NOPD is seeking public assistance to identify a man connected to a homicide on Saturday. Can you help? (WGNO)
  3. There is still no update on when city trash pick-up schedules will return to their pre-Ida routine. Once a week trash removal will continue for the foreseeable future. (WWLTV.com)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • VCC Commission Meeting - French Quarter Business Association (1:30 PM)
  • Social Justice Storytime - Algiers Regional Branch Library (4:00 PM)
  • InspireNOLA December Finance Committee (4:45 PM)
  • Kindergarten Readiness Forum - New Orleans JCC (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • New Orleans Health Department: CDC is strengthening its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either at 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine. (Facebook)
  • New Orleans Health Department: Baby Bounce is back! This creative movement class helps babies 2-18 months connect with you through music and movement. Participate in person via Zoom. (Facebook)

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— Shannon Denney

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