🌱 Fight To Expand Port In Violet + St. Tammy Against Casino Move

New Orleans LA

14 December, 2021

3:20 PM

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know around New Orleans today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 75 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: New Orleans officials have been investigating over 55 reports of local restaurants and bars that are not in compliance with the current COVID19 restrictions. (WDSU New Orleans) St. Bernard residents and businesses sue Port of New Orleans to block $1.5B expansion in Violet arguing it would largely disrupt the parish's culture. (NOLA.com) St. Tammy voters have refused to move a $325 million casino project to their New Orleans suburb. (bizneworleans.com) Today's New Orleans Daily is brought to you in part 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: A Pop-Up Performance of The Nutcracker in New Orleans (12:00 PM) An end-of-year membership event for French Quarter Business Association (2:00 PM) Opera on Tap at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Treat yourself to an evening out at LUNA Fête, the festival of lights, art, and technological entertainment this weekend! LUNA Fête 2021 is hosted by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company. (Instagram) The French Quarter Buisness Association is excited to announce the return of its annual gala on Monday, January 24, 2022. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the New Orleans Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Shannon Denney