🌱Postponed Recycling Pickup + On-Street Dining Extended

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cold in the a.m., then warmer. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today:

1. The New Orleans Sanitation Department has postponed recycling pickup in order to catch up on trash collection. There are no updates for when waste removal will return to normal. (WDSU New Orleans)
2. The City of New Orleans has extended its temporary on-street dining rules again in an effort to support local businesses and restaurants amid the ongoing pandemic. (Eater New Orleans)
3. The NOPD is currently searching for a man accused of striking an officer with a metal chair. The officer suffered minor injuries and the suspect is wanted on charges of battery of a police officer. (WDSU New Orleans)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Young Leadership Council's Goal Setting meeting for 2022 (12:00 PM)
• SBW Lady Warriors vs McMain (Girls Basketball) (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The New Orleans Saints vs Falcons game Sunday has been pushed to 3:25 pm CT (originally scheduled for Noon CT) (Instagram)
• Join the New Orleans City Park on Jan. 17 for its Annual Day of Service! (Instagram)
• The FirstLine Live Oak charter school announced its plan to close on Monday. (WGNO New Orleans)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney