Code Enforcement officials to answer questions during Community Office Hours

The Neighborhood Engagement Office for District B will host the Department of Code Enforcement during Community Office Hours on Wednesday (Nov. 10). Code Enforcement officials will answer questions and address concerns virtually from 2 to 3 p.m.
Community members must have an appointment to speak with a city official. The 15-minute appointments can be scheduled by calling 504-658-4933 or logging on to www.nola.gov/coh. Community Office Hours are held weekly Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The District B hours are held at Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St.

Two teenage girls sought for questioning in March shooting death of Rashad Anthony, 17

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking two persons of interest for questioning in the ongoing investigation of a homicide on March 8 in Hollygrove. NOPD Homicide Unit detectives have developed Tymaia Powell, 19, and Tyiara Solomon, 18, as persons of interest. Neither Powell nor Solomon is wanted on criminal charges at this time. However, detectives believe they have information vital to the investigation and wish to interview them. Officers are investigating the death of Rashad Anthony, 17, who was found slumped in the driver’s seat of an SUV in the 3300 block of Leonidas Street at about 11:30 p.m. on March 8.

Suspect arrested in string of armed robberies

On Thursday (Nov. 4), the NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad and U.S. Marshals arrested Irvin Fox Jr., 19, in the investigation of two armed robbery incidents in Uptown neighborhoods. Through investigation, NOPD Sixth District detectives developed and positively identified Fox as a suspect in an Oct. 17 armed robbery at Gen. Taylor and Carondelet streets and another on Oct. 19 at Loyola Avenue and Toledano Street.

New Orleans Film Festival opens with an emphasis on ‘New Orleans’

The New Orleans Film Festival’s gala red-carpet opening took place Saturday night (Nov. 6) at the Orpheum Theatre with the screening of “C’mon, C’mon.”

The public has an opportunity to see the film today (Nov. 7) at the Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. at 7 p.m.

The final third of the film takes place in New Orleans. The main character, played by Joaquin Phoenix, travels the country interviewing children about the future, what they would change and other probing questions.

Registration is open for Grow Dat Youth Farm produce boxes (sponsored)

Sign up to pick up a box of produce at the farm each week. 

The CSA program is Community Supported Agriculture, the Farm Share initiative is an opportunity for customers to enjoy chemical-free, fresh produce while investing in the Grow Dat farm and youth leadership program. This locally grown produce box runs for 29 weeks and allows flexibility for pick up at their farm located in City Park. SNAP registration is also available, reach out for more information. 

“We envision a vibrant New Orleans where youth and adults transform their communities, their environment, and themselves by engaging in the meaningful work of growing healthy food”

The Farm Share initiative is a way for the community to become “member-investors” who receive a portion of the farm’s harvest every week. For decades, CSAs have supported small-scale farmers and strengthened local food systems. Members experience the seasonal fluctuations of the farm’s produce, a process that teaches consumers more about the natural cycles of food production. 

Deep rooted values with a love for the City and the land that serves it. Making a commitment to New Orleans by championing sustainability, youth leadership, inclusion & multiculturalism, and food justice.

JP Morrell: In case you missed it (sponsored)

SPECIAL EARLY VOTING EDITION
You only have until Saturday, Nov. 6, to vote early for JP at these locations. 
ICYMI: Here’s a Rundown of What Happened This Week:

Every local newspaper (yes, you read that right) is endorsing JP
This week, all the city’s premier Black-owned newspapers – New Orleans Tribune, Louisiana Weekly, and Data News Weekly – joined with the Times-Picayune and Gambit in choosing JP as their endorsed candidate for City Council At-Large, Div. 2. >> Keep Reading

‘Women for JP’ Show the Love
Hundreds of women advocates and community leaders rallied this week for JP Morrell, the only candidate in the race endorsed by the Independent Women’s Organization. 
>> See the List

JP sets the record straight
After Kristin Palmer doubles down on her lies about his family and attacks his decorated NOPD officer brothers, JP sets the record straight. >> Watch Video

On a TV near you! We launched our campaign with a single message: It shouldn’t be this hard to live in a city we love.

Watch: Neighbors share stories of Joe Giarrusso’s relentless focus on quality of life. Early voting open through Saturday (sponsored)

Join Team Joe G! Saturday will be your last chance to vote early for Joe Giarrusso, but it’s not too late to join the many elected officials, civic organizations, newspapers, and neighborhood leaders on Team Joe G (check them all out below). Click Here to Join Us & Get Yard Signs

As you may have seen, we’ve been sharing videos of District A residents saying how important Joe’s relentless focus on quality of life issues and responsiveness are to them. Watch the videos, and stay tuned for new ones on Joe’s social media:

Watch the neighbor videos we released since our last email to you:

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Viewpoint: After years of protest, Lusher Charter School could be renamed … Lusher Charter School

By Dana Eness, guest columnist
Lusher Charter School’s long-awaited name change may come as soon as the next meeting of the school’s board, the Advocates for Arts-Based Education, on Nov. 11. This follows a very painful and very public reckoning for the namesake of an avowed White supremacist, Robert Mills Lusher. It is the hard-earned outcome of marches and other forms of protest, resistance and attempts at dialogue with the administration led by students and alumni of color and supported by allies. The outcry continued in earnest following the murder of George Floyd in the spring of 2020.