Driving or Parking in Bike Lanes Now Costs $300
March 29, 2019
The New Orleans City Council approved increased fines for driving or parking in bike lanes. What used to cost $40 will now incur an initial penalty of $300.
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Progressive’s Weekend: Fests and Fun!
March 29, 2019
Another week has come an gone, which means it’s time again for Big Easy Magazine’s Progressive Weekend events! Friday, March 29 Movies in the Park: Wonder Woman – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blanket to A.L. Davis Park on Lasalle St. (Lyons Rec Center if it’s raining) to enjoy […]
House Passes Bill to Close Gender Pay Gap, But Louisiana Reps Mostly Vote No
March 29, 2019
Seven Republicans joined House Democrats in voting to approve this bill; unfortunately, none of them were from Louisiana.
New Orleans Man Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking After 16-Year-Old Alleged Victim Escapes
March 28, 2019
42-year-old Melvin Davis has been arrested on charges including human trafficking after his alleged 16-year-old victim escaped.
A Quick Look at 2019 NFL Draft Prospects That Saints Have Met With or Worked Out So Far
March 28, 2019
The New Orleans Saints have interviewed, will interview, or have worked out at least 14 players ahead of the NFL Draft.
Mayor Cantrell Urges “No” Vote on Saturday; Councilmember Williams Disagrees
March 27, 2019
In a video posted to Facebook earlier this week, Mayor LaToya Cantrell continued to urge New Orleans residents to vote "NO" on a new property tax.
Mayor Cantrell Establishes Office of Human Rights and Equity
March 27, 2019
On Tuesday, March 26, Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed an executive order establishing an Office of Human Rights and Equity.
Betsy DeVos Defends Cuts to Special Education Funding in Favor of Charter Schools
March 27, 2019
The United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos attempted to defend $7 billion in cuts from the Education Department before a House subcommittee yesterday. Several of those cuts affect special education programs, including the entire Special Olympics budget. Under the President’s recently submitted budget, $17.6 million used fund the Special Olympics was cut. When asked […]
NASA Cancels Historic Spacewalk – Doesn’t Have Enough Correctly Sized Spacesuits
March 26, 2019
In early March, NASA announced that it was planning to conduct the first-ever spacewalk with an all-female crew. Unfortunately, the space agency canceled that historic event yesterday. It turns out, they don’t have enough spacesuits that fit the astronauts. For the record, that would be two. Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain were scheduled to […]
NOFD Battling 5-Alarm Fire at Felicity and Baronne St.
March 25, 2019
The New Orleans Fire Department is battling a 5-alarm fire at Felicity and Baronne St. in Central City. The fire was reported around 5:30am in the 1800 block of Baronne St. and now includes two buildings. According to NOLA Ready, Baronne St. is closed from Felicity St. to Jackson Ave. Officials are requesting that people […]
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