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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Musicians’ Village renters face steep hikes after Habitat’s property sale
  • How Helena Moreno is turning inauguration weekend into a citywide celebration
  • Why 35 endangered sea turtles just arrived in New Orleans

Also on today's calendar: Third Annual John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade and 9 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

1. New Orleans Habitat for Humanity addresses sale of 8 Musicians' Village rental units (nola.com) — New Orleans Habitat for Humanity has sold eight Musicians’ Village rental units and other properties citywide to a private landlord, triggering steep rent hikes for longtime culture bearers starting in January. Local officials, including Council members and the mayor-elect, are pressing Habitat and the new owner for answers and protections as elderly and low-income tenants weigh whether they can stay in their homes.
   

2. Mayor-elect Helena Moreno plans citywide celebration for New Orleans inauguration (wwltv.com) — New Orleans residents can look forward to a free, citywide inauguration weekend as Mayor-elect Helena Moreno swaps the traditional black-tie ball for service projects, a Lafayette Square festival, and a public swearing-in at the Saenger Theatre January 10–12. Events include a citywide day of service, an interfaith mass at St. Louis Cathedral, and livestream options for those who can’t attend in person.
   

3. Audubon Aquarium Rescue treats 35 endangered sea turtles after cold spell (neworleanscitybusiness.com) — Endangered sea turtles rescued from a New England cold snap are now recovering in New Orleans under the care of Audubon Aquarium Rescue, the only group in Louisiana authorized to rehabilitate live sea turtles and marine mammals. Staff are providing individualized treatment and hope to return all 35 Kemp’s ridley turtles to the Gulf this spring, and they’re asking locals to report any stranded turtles or marine mammals.
   

4. New Orleans Fire Department gives a few tips for a safe, fire-free holiday (wgno.com) — As New Orleans families decorate and turn up the heat, the New Orleans Fire Department is sharing practical tips to prevent holiday fires. From keeping Christmas trees watered and flame-retardant to safely hanging lights and maintaining heaters, officials stress simple steps that can protect homes, gifts, and lives during the festive season.
   

5. Fans gather in New Orleans to honor Anne Rice's immortal legacy (wwltv.com) — New Orleans just hosted a long-awaited, 1,400-person celebration of Anne Rice’s life at the Orpheum Theater, blending film, theater, and local music steeped in the city’s culture. Fans from around the world filled downtown on All Saints’ Day, many in vampire costumes, to honor the hometown author whose stories helped outsiders feel seen and embraced.
   

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