Repairs to begin on Lafayette Cemetery in early 2020, Mayor’s Office announces

The city’s Department of Property Management is set to begin revitalizing and restoring Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, one of the city’s most treasured historic resting places and a popular tourist attraction.
The DPM will work alongside District B City Councilman Jay Banks, representatives from other city departments, as well as local historic preservationists to plan and complete the repairs, a city press release states. Graves at the site date back to the 1830s.

Police seeking porch pirates in Milan area

The New Orleans Police Department has released photos of suspects in a rash of package thefts in the Milan neighborhood. Most occurred in early December on Milan Street near South Saratoga.

The NOPD is requesting assistance in locating and identifying the above suspect sought in the investigation of a package theft that occurred on Dec. 4.

At about 1:36 p.m., the above pictured vehicle parked within the 4200 block of South Saratoga Street, near Milan Street. The pictured suspectt then exited the passenger side of the vehicle and proceeded to steal two packages from the porch of a residence in the 2100 block of Milan St. The subject then walked to a house in the 2000 block Milan St and stole five packages from the porch, which had a combined value of $350.

Turbine explosion at Carrollton Water Plant injures two; two S&WB turbines are down

A turbine explosion at the Carrollton Water Plant injured at least two people and shook windows and nerves in the Hollygrove area Saturday afternoon.

The New Orleans Emergency Medical Services reported at about 2:30 p.m. that it had transported two people to the University Medical Center with injuries. A third person was reported injured but had refused treatment.

Prytania Theatre seeks to serve alcohol during showtimes

The Prytania Theatre may be a single-screen movie house in a multiplex world, but there is one movie-house trend it does want to join: serving alcohol.

The treasured Uptown institution got one step closer to that goal this week with approval from the City Planning Commission of a zoning change that could allow the theater to add adult beverages to its menu of drinks and snacks.

Sponsored: PRC’s annual Holiday Home Tour opens doors to stunning Garden District houses

A beloved New Orleans tradition returns

Seven stunning homes in the Garden District and Lower Garden District will open their doors this weekend for a New Orleans tradition and holiday calendar highlight.

Equipped with festive decoration and live performances by local musicians, these private residences will host the PRC’s 44th annual Holiday Home Tour this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.

The tour headquarters at Trinity Episcopal Church, you’ll find a holiday boutique with great gifts, handmade jewelry, artwork, and more, as well as a café with seasonal treats by Gracious Bakery.