🌱 City Council Budget Plans+ Mardi Gras Preparations

New Orleans LA

09 November, 2021

5:24 PM

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Good Morning New Orleans! Welcome to the debut edition of Patch's New Orleans Daily, a five-minute update on all the day's most important news, events, and general goings-on. I am your host Shannon and am so excited to represent the community! First, today's weather: A very pleasant fall day in the Big Easy. You can expect partly sunny weather with a high of 75 and a low of 66. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: Ahead of the December vote, New Orleans library head says tax renewal is needed to maintain budget (WWNO) The first post-COVID Mardi Gras preparations ensue, but decisions on routes are still underway (WDSU New Orleans)$8M will be invested by the City of New Orleans to alleviate the homelessness crisis. Plans to expand a low-barrier shelter and relocate Ozanam Inn are made. (bizneworleans.com)Mayor Cantrell proposes a 1.4 billion dollar operating budget to kick off the budget hearings for 2022. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) Today's New Orleans Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in New Orleans: Christian Serpas and Ghost Town to perform at Harrison Avenue Marketplace (5:00 PM) YLC Wednesday at the Square One Night Only Benefit Concert (5:00 PM) Global Feast: Exploring the Roots of New Orleans' Holiday Recipes (6:00 PM) New Orleans Patch Notebook New Orleans Saints: Teammates supported Demario Davis at his "Dining for Dreams" event to raise funds for Demario's Foundation, "Devoted Dreamers," and United Way's Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts." (Instagram) New Orleans Recreation Development Commission: It's Movies in the Park on Friday (11/12) at Sankofa Wetland Park & Nature Trail at 6401 Florida Ave. Featuring: Princess & the Frog. Open to all. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics welcome. Registration required. (Facebook) New Orleans Film Festival: You can join the New Orleans Film Festival 2021 from home through its Virtual Cinema streaming festival films at watch.eventive.org/noff2021 (Facebook) Urban League of Louisiana: On Tuesday, November 16, you can join the Urban League of Louisiana for a critical conversation of the new Louisiana Social Studies Standards. Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/even... (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) Race Through Louisiana 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 (November 13) Social Security Webinar (November 15 and November 16) Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday. I'll see you around! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].