New Orleans/ Community & Society
Published on August 21, 2019
Top New Orleans news: Mayor reveals long-term plan to curb gun violence; Nyx to build 3 playgroundsPhoto: Bob Kaplan's Pictures/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New Orleans.

What happened to New Orleans East?

It was once brimming with residents, its public school so crowded that students had to attend in shifts, and it had one of the state's finest shopping malls.

Read the full story on WWL.

Mayor unveils 'generational plan' to reduce gun violence in city

On Tuesday, Mayor Latoya Cantrell presented the new strategy, which is taking the long view. 

Read the full story on WWL.

Keep your thermostat at 78 and above? New Orleans says no way

It's a hot, humid controversy.

Read the full story on WWL.

Mystic Krewe of Nyx to hold fundraiser for new  playgrounds 

On Tuesday, Nyx announced that they will host “Nyxgiving,” a fundraising event to help with three new inclusive playgrounds planned for the area.

Read the full story on WGNOtv.


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