A 35-year-old man riding a bicycle on an Uptown street Friday afternoon was struck by a car, then robbed at gunpoint by one of its occupants, according to initial police reports. Continue reading »
Nov 102012
Nov 102012
Lusher Charter School leaders are meeting with engineers and consultants in preparation to major repairs at both of its school buildings, while continuing to look for more space for students at the satellite campus. Continue reading »
Nov 102012
Craig Giesecke
Last week I put out a few ideas about commercial kitchen items that can seriously upgrade a kitchen at home, without spending a billion dollars or being stuck with something you’ll use only once or twice. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to this through the week and taking note of things at the shop, but I’m sure there are some things I’ve missed. When I find them, I’ll be sure to pass those along as well. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
The Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans board of directors will consider a personnel matter regarding the school’s general director during Monday’s board meeting, according to the agenda. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
TJ Quills has transformed into “Annex,” after a visit from a cable TV reality show. (photo by Marta Jewson for UptownMessenger.com)
Nov 092012
from “Jackson Squared”
Nov 092012
Christy Lorio (photo by Leslie Almeida)
Growing up here in the New Orleans area, you’d think I’m accustomed to mild winters. Fall down here is just a quaint notion, one that comes from a brain soaked with humidity in desperate need of some crisp cool air. I’m not one to obsess over the weather, but I get antsy in anticipation of consistently nippy days. Unfortunately, we all know drinking pumpkin spice lattes while wearing shorts is inevitable, but with a little careful planning you can make sure you are dressed for Mother Nature’s most erratic behavior by planning ahead on a daily basis. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
The Central City Renaissance Alliance will hold a patron party this evening (Friday, Nov. 9) for its home tour Saturday showcasing new homes and renovations in the neighborhood. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
Justice Bernadette Johnson of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Nov 092012
The board of the developing South Broad Community Health clinic will partner with Green Coast Enterprises and Tulane University to host a health fair Saturday (Nov. 10) at Keller Library in Broadmoor. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
The Lusher Charter School governing board will include a discussion of the OneApp common enrollment system in addition its regular updates on facilities and enrollment a meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
The Gillespie Memorial Community Breakfast series will welcome Maureen Shea of Tulane University to moderate its “2012 Post Election Roundtable Forum” after a community breakfast Saturday (Nov. 10). Continue reading »
Nov 092012
The ENCORE Academy governing board is holding a Saturday morning retreat to discuss a number of general issues relating to the school’s growth, including plans for a facility, participation in the OneApp common enrollment process, financial and enrollment goals, and open-meeting laws. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
Beginning with a Friday-night orchestral performance of TV and film scores and classical works, Loyola University is hosting a series of major music ensembles open to the public throughout November. Continue reading »
Nov 092012
McKeown’s Books hosts a reading from six New Orleans authors Friday (Nov. 9) and “He Can Jog” computer musician Sunday (Nov. 11). Continue reading »
Nov 092012
The 29th Annual Holy Name of Jesus School Gator Fest features Vince Vance & the Valiants in the three-day community festival beginning Friday evening (Nov. 9). Continue reading »
Nov 092012
By Dana Kaplan
I have been so blessed by the thousands of New Orleanians who voted for me this week in the primary election for the New Orleans City Council, District B. Thank you for believing in my message for a safer community, more youth opportunities and incentives for job growth. With your support, I finished a strong second in Tuesday’s election and am in an excellent position going into the December runoff. Continue reading »
Nov 082012
The former New Orleans Free School on Camp Street, photographed in October.
Nicole Smith (center) smiles as she replaces her bid number after casting the lone $1.2 million bid for the former New Orleans Free School at auction Thursday morning. (Robert Morris, UptownMessenger.com)
The former New Orleans Free School on Camp Street may follow in the footsteps of the LaSalle School on Pitt Street, after a residential developer won it at auction Thursday morning with a single, minimum bid of $1.2 million.
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Nov 082012
Jason Coleman
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Nov 082012
A New Orleans police detective examines a wallet taken in a home invasion on Pitt Street and apparently discarded by the fleeing suspects on Aug. 27. (UptownMessenger.com file photo by Robert Morris)
Charles Carter (via opsco.org)
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