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🌱 No Bi-Weekly Trash Pickup Soon + City Hasn't Spent $1B In Funding

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Welcome back, New Orleans. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans:

  1. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like New Orleanians will be receiving a twice-a-week trash pick up service anytime soon. Due to resources and staffing issues, the city is struggling to maintain even a once-a-week service and it doesn't plan to increase the frequency until the service it has now is running smoothly. (WWLTV.com)
  2. Currently, the city of New Orleans is not on track to spend the $2 billion allocated by the federal government for post-Katrina road repairs before the August 2023 deadline. The city stands to loose that unspent money unless a deadline extension is approved. The city estimates it has only spent between 20-30% of those funds which means there should be over $1 billion left in the grant. (The Lens)
  3. Dennis Moore has been chosen as the new magistrate commissioner for Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Moore has worked as a private and civil defense attorney for 23 years and will take over the seat of Albert Thibodeaux, who resigned earlier this year. (NOLA.com)
  4. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a threat allegation at Riverdale High School. Though the school hasn't announced what exactly the threat was, it notified parents that there will be increased officers on campus while JPSO investigates.(WDSU New Orleans)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Coffee and Gratitude with the Virtual Breakfast Networking Hour (8 a.m.)
  • Creative Mornings with Hannah Chalew (8:30 a.m.)
  • Chalmette Cemetery's Memorial Day Flag Planting Volunteer Event (9 a.m.)
  • The NOLA Project's Treasure Island at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The New Orleans Recreation Development released their park master plan request for proposals on Tuesday to begin the process of selecting a consultant to lead the park master plan process. (Press Release Desk)
  • Join the New Orleans Family Justice Center today for their Community Healing Event: NADA Ear Acupuncture, Massage, & Energy Work for NOFJC clients, staff, and partners! (Facebook)
  • With more good news during graduation seasons, the St. Mary's Academy announced that their class of 2022 received more than $5 million in college scholarship funding. (WDSU New Orleans)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Shannon Denney

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