NOLA City Beat

Uptown crime alert: Three businesses burglarized overnight on April 12, with suspect caught on surveillance but still unidentified.

• Victim update:...

Vibrant NOLA lineup keeps the city pulsing with music and culture this week:

• Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton: Soul/R&B icons at 8 p.m. Fri, April 17,...

Discover green recreation on Class 1-2 e-bikes, allowed where bikes are on local trails—perfect for visitors and residents avoiding cars. No license,...

Swift NOPD arrest in residential New Orleans East after violent altercation.

• Incident details: Saturday 8:45 p.m., 7000 block Crowder Blvd;...

New Orleans' 1957 City Hall is crumbling: mold, leaks flooding emergency ops, tangled cords, stains, and too small—city leases space and stores...

• Payroll costs skyrocketed 55% from $30.1M to $46.7M (2022-2025), fueled by overtime
• Auditor questions oversight, pushes staffing without...

Homelessness Policy Debate

• 🔥 HB211 Proposal: Louisiana Legislature's House Bill 211, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Villio, would criminalize camping...

Debate heats up on HB211, targeting NOLA's homeless amid shelter struggles like Lashauna Williams' park naps after harsh treatment.

• Enforcement...

• RTA apologizes for poor communication on proposed cuts limiting disability services to ADA minimum (3/4 mile of bus routes), amid operational...

Big win for city finances: New Orleans saved $8 million in Q1 2026 overtime vs. 2025.

• Q1 OT: $18.3M (2025) → $10.3M (2026)
• Mardi Gras OT slashed...

S&WB Power Struggle

• 🔥 Lawmakers are considering changes to House Bill 573 amid intensifying power struggles at the New Orleans Sewerage & Water...

State audit directly ties Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office failures to the New Orleans jailbreak. This exposé highlights critical lapses in local jail security.

Core battle over HB 573: Rep. Hilferty's bill shifts control to City Council for quicker fixes on billing and ops.

• City push: Ends 'governance...

New Orleans festivals are perfect for family fun with incredible food, live music, local crafts, and prime people-watching.

• Upcoming dates...

• DNC members meet today in New Orleans to discuss policy and party strategy.
• Key attendees: Chair Ken Martin, Secretary Jason Rae, Rep. Troy...

Key updates on NOLA's French Quarter trash saga:

• Moreno admin proposes extending IV Waste's contract through Dec. 2027, raising value from $6M to...

First Amendment clash in Woldenberg Park: Resident Brant Zeller was warned of arrest for distributing Gospel literature, holding a “Jesus is the Way”...

New Orleans tackles senior housing crisis with Erato Street development:

• 103 one-bedroom units for low-income seniors 62+ (≤50% AMI), fully covered...

Fiscal and Policy Reforms

• 🔥 MPERS Bills Advance: Mayor Helena Moreno announced two bills reforming the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement...

Post-10-inmate escape at Orleans Justice Center, state audit demands stronger controls:

• Procurement violations on public works, locks, no bids...