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Hey there, New Orleans! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Orleans prepares to say goodbye to iconic Casamento's Restaurant.
  • What the court decided about the Dooky Chase shooting suspect's trial.
  • Which classic and new spots made this 36-hour New Orleans guide?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 83, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Casamento's owner plans to close New Orleans restaurant after nearly 60 years (fox8live.com) — A beloved New Orleans institution, Casamento's Restaurant, is expected to close as third-generation owner CJ Gerdes plans to retire after nearly 60 years behind the stove. Gerdes and longtime customers reflect on decades of oyster traditions, family hardship, and community camaraderie, while the family weighs what will become of the historic Magazine Street space.
   

• New Orleans Dooky Chase shooting suspects trial (wdsu.com) — A New Orleans judge has ruled a 19-year-old suspect in the deadly Dooky Chase Restaurant shooting mentally unfit to stand trial, while a second suspect remains jailed without bond. The report details the victim's prior feud with the alleged gunman, the suspect's juvenile justice history, and how three visiting women were wounded as the historic Orleans Avenue restaurant and its owners reaffirm support for the community.
   

• 36 Hours in New Orleans (johnsoncitypress.com) — New Orleans residents will recognize many favorites in this 36-hour guide, from Galatoire's and Commander's Palace to City Park, Frenchmen Street, and the new Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park. It maps out a weekend of dining, music, museums, riverfront strolling, and neighborhood exploring, while spotlighting newer standouts like Dakar NOLA, Zasu, and the revamped Dew Drop Inn that locals may want to revisit or recommend.
   

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  • I went to Gerald's bakery on this morning and Chicken in the Box tonight on General Degaulle and everyone was very pleasant and the food was good.
    Let's support our local businesses Algiers so that they can stay in business. (Nextdoor Walnut Bend)
  • There are so many beautiful cats and kittens available for adoption right now at the LASPCA!
    Loved this big boy named Jay Jay. He's super chatty, playful and sweet! https://www.louisianaspca.org/adopt/animals/ (Nextdoor St. Claude)
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🗞 Nearby News

Chalmette

  • FNF Lakeshore Auto Group 'Shore Thing' Player of the Week: St. Aug's Jaelle Noble (wgno.com)
  • Culinary center, chef's class serve up inspiration. Here's his recipe for red snapper. (nola.com)
  • Ochsner schedules October blood drives across region (neworleanscitybusiness.com)

Terrytown

  • Manager of West Bank loan business arrested, accused of stealing nearly $60K (nola.com)
  • West Jefferson property transfers for Sept. 18-24, 2026. See a list of home and other sales. (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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