Old Algiers ReverFest™ will hold its annual Preview Party & Silent Auction on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Mardi Gras World and invites you to be a donor. This event will feature traditional jazz, including a guest performance by New Orleans’ own Allen Toussaint, an unveiling of the official 2010 Riverfest™ poster by renowned artist Margaret [...]
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Hubbell Library is now offering free, one-on-one basic computer classes. The classes are by appointment only, and can be scheduled for your convenience by calling Rachel Bailey at the library, 366-0657. When calling, please let her know what you would like help with, so she may prepare for your specific needs. Whether it’s setting up [...]
Friday, May 1, 2009
Business Mixers are AEDF bi-monthly networking events hosted by an AEDF member. The evening allows members and the public to meet in a relaxed, business atmosphere.
STUDENT, SCHOOL AND DISTRICT GAINS RESULT IN ALL-TIME HIGHEST STATE PERFORMANCE SCORE
Baton Rouge, La. - When Louisiana set its 10-year accountability goal at 100 in 1999, policy makers were unsure about how quickly the state could achieve that goal. In fact, the state had not administered a student assessment prior to setting the goal. (more…)
City Council to Receive Presentation on Tax Appeal Recommendations
At its next regular Council meeting on Tuesday October 20th, the City Council will receive a formal presentation from Frilot, LLC, of recommendations in connection with the 2010 tax appeals for Orleans Parish.
New Hotel in Algiers
Developers are poised to purchase a derelict property on Gen. de Gaulle Drive and build an extended-stay hotel, a restaurant and office space. Demolition of the buildings in the 3000 block of Gen. DeGaulle is expected to begin by September. A four-story, 124-room Value Place hotel, estimated to cost $7.5 million, will take its place. The new hotel is scheduled to open by May.
Abandoned Pools
Abandoned pools are a serious health threat, especially for the children of New Orleans. The City’s enforcement agencies have been prosecuting abandoned pools since Hurricane Katrina. However, for the first time Code Enforcement is initiating a comprehensive campaign to address all abandoned pools in the City. Seven of the pools that have gone to hearings are located on the West Bank of District C. If you know of more blighted pools, please call it in to the 311 hotline for a reference number and follow-up with
our office as well. For a list of the abandoned pools identified, Click here for more information.
Friday, February 5, 2010
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