🌱 Heat Advisory In Effect + Frenchman Street Fire Claims Empty House

Welcome back, New Orleans! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's have at it...

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 98 Low: 82.

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Here are the top four stories in New Orleans today:

1. New Orleans' outdoor dining "parklets" that were a product of the pandemic have now been made permeant by the city council. Restaurants are now allowed to seat customers on public-facing property. (Eater New Orleans)
2. The city of New Orleans is under a heat advisory through Sunday the June 26. Public libraries and community centers will be open if you need to stop in and cool off during the potentially 115 degree heat wave. (Press Release Desk)
3. Forty-five New Orleans firefighters were called to extinguish a 'suspicious fire' on Frenchman Street around 2:30 on Friday morning. This was the second fire at the location in under a week, the unoccupied single-family home caught fire that spread to it's neighbors and it took 16 units to regain control. (WGNO New Orleans)
4. A woman was shot and carjacked in New Orleans East on Friday morning. Around 7:30 in Little Woods the victim was attacked and shot then had her car stolen. She was transported to the hospital for treatment and recovery. (WGNO New Orleans)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Tai Chi at Longue Vue House and Gardens (10 a.m.)
• African Drum & Dance at New Orleans Jazz National Park (10:30 a.m.)
• French Quarter Jazz Concert at Jean Lafitte National Park (2 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The New Orleans Saints posted a congratulations to the Saints legend Jahri Evans for his induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. (New Orleans Saints via Instagram)
• COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children as young as 6 months. Check with your child's health care provider whether they offer COVID-19 vaccines or you can schedule an appointment through various New Orleans Health Department locations. (New Orleans Health Department via Facebook)
• Please join the New Orleans Family Justice Center starts Wednesday, July 6, at 3:45 p.m., for a new self defense skills program at the NOFJC! (New Orleans Family Justice Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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