News and Updates

News across the country in the past year continues to remind us of the issues of race and racism that we face as a nation.  In this month’s neighborhood spotlight, we hear from Deputy Mayor Judy Reese Morse about what some New Orleanians are doing to tackle the issue of race and to promote racial reconciliation in our community.  

In this month's neighborhood spotlight, we hear from Sylvia Richard in East New Orleans about her passion for her community, the work of Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC), and her advice for other leaders across the city.

In this month's neighborhood spotlight, Barry Brantley, President of the Carrollton/Riverbend Neighborhood Association, shares why he loves Carrollton, how the association has grown its membership, and some great ideas for fun community events.

This month’s Get to Know Your Neighbor spotlight features Maggie Carroll, newest president of the Broadmoor Improvement Association (BIA), who tells us about Broadmoor's education corridor and the future arts and wellness center.

It is with profound sadness that the Neighborhood Engagement Office announces the passing of Ward "Mack" McClendon, bold community leader of the Lower 9^th Ward and founder of the Lower Ninth Ward Village.