🌱 Patch AM: See what homes in your Metairie neighborhood just sold and for how much

Coffee in hand, Metairie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what homes in your Metairie neighborhood just sold and for how much
• Why protesters filled the corner of David and West Metairie
• How a Metairie landlord’s purchase is reshaping New Orleans’ Musicians’ Village

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
• Sunday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Jefferson property transfers for 11-26 to 12-5, 2025. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com) — Recent property transfers in Metairie show dozens of homes and commercial properties changing hands between November 26 and December 5, including several million‑dollar deals on 26th, 39th, Arlington, and Ave. E. The list details exact Metairie addresses, buyers, sellers, and sale prices so you can track what homes in your neighborhood are going for right now.
   

• NOLA area protestors gather near JPSO in opposition of immigration crackdown (wdsu.com) — Protesters gathered at David Drive and West Metairie Avenue, across from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and First District Court, to oppose an immigration enforcement operation they say is harming Hispanic families. Demonstrators criticized parish leaders for staying mostly silent and demanded more accountability from JPSO and federal agencies involved in the crackdown.
   

• New Orleans culture bearers may be forced out of Musicians' Village after property sale (nola.com) — Metairie-based landlords now own dozens of former Habitat for Humanity rentals in New Orleans’ Musicians’ Village, and longtime culture bearers there are facing rent hikes of up to triple their current payments starting January. The sale and increases, alongside another Metairie landlord’s eviction move against a historic 7th Ward bar, are raising fresh worries about gentrification and displacement just east of Metairie.
   

📸 Around Metairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metairie

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• The Nutcracker
  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Crescent City Classic Christmas Race
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 3000 Downs Boulevard , Metairie
• Pottery Hand Building Class
  Artsy Edge , 3228 Metairie Road , Metairie
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• JEDCO Executive Committee Meeting
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 700 Churchill Parkway , Avondale
  8:30 am
• Planning Advisory Board East Bank Public Hearing Meeting
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar , 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard , Jefferson
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Pottery Hand Building Class
  Artsy Edge , 3228 Metairie Road , Metairie
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Daily Meals
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  10:00 am
• Bingo
  Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
  11:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon
  Kenner, LA Calendar , Rivertown - Heritage Park 2015 Fourth Street. , Kenner
  7:00 am
• Story Time With Craft - Nutcracker Suite
  Jefferson Parish Library - Harahan Library , 219 Soniat Ave , Harahan
  10:30 am
• Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - The Musical
  Jefferson Performing Arts Center , 6400 Airline Dr , Metairie
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Beading with Bunnies
  Jefferson Feed , Pet & Garden Center , Jefferson
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ***FOUND***
  Missing family member. She got out from the office this morning 70006 zip code. She’s very friendly. She resembles a coyote. She IS NOT a coyote. (Nextdoor Azalea Gardens)
• The Market at Kenner City Park
  3800 Loyola Dr Corner of Loyola and Vintage Thursday December 11th 1:00-6:00 AND Saturday December 13th 10:00am-2:00pm Thanks for your support!!… (Nextdoor Kawanee)

• Jason's Deli posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Metairie. Apply here.
• The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Lakeside - Kids & Baby in Metairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

• JPSO expands drone program, launches high-tech fleet to speed up response times (wwltv.com)
• Jefferson Parish adjusts Mardi Gras rules, aims to boost parade participation (wwltv.com)
• HUD reverses course on homeless funding before court challenge. What's next for New Orleans? (nola.com)

Ok Metairie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
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