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🌱 More Monkeypox Cases + Neutral Ground Parking Allowed

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in New Orleans these days. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 85 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans:

  1. The Louisiana Department of Health has identified two more people that have been infected with monkeypox, making the total case count three in the New Orleans Metro area, including the first patient who was identified last week. There are currently no deaths attributed to monkeypox yet in the United States. (WDSU New Orleans)
  2. Police are investigating an incident that left two people shot and injured at a hotel in Gentilly on Tuesday. Police began actively working the scene after the shooting transpired around 3 p.m. (WGNO New Orleans)
  3. After Tuesday's heavy rain and more wet weather predicted this week, the city of New Orleans has allowed neutral ground parking "until further notice." The storms have also left about 6,000 residents without power. (WWLTV.com)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • NOLA Talks at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (5:30 p.m.)
  • Live music at the Bayou bar at The Pontchartrain Hotel (7 p.m.)
  • Open Mic at Neutral Ground Coffee House (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Get prepared and stay weather aware by signing up for Nola Ready text alerts by texting NOLAREADY to 77295. You can also follow RTA on all social channels for up-to-date information! (Regional Transit Authority via Facebook)
  • The New Orleans Sewerage and Waterboard has canceled their boil advisory for a portion of the West Bank. (WDSU New Orleans)
  • The 6th annual "Lil Weezyana Fest," a one-day music event by New Orleans native, Lil Weezyana, is set to return on August 27! (FOX 8 Local First)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Shannon Denney

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