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Residents Welcome Fares for New Orleans Ferries

With an unexpected show of support, residents of Algiers and New Orleans celebrated a decision by the New Orleans City Council to start charging fares for the ferry service from Algiers to New Orleans and Algiers to Chalmette.  Since voters re-voted to rid the Crescent City Connection of toll charges back in May, funding for […]

Five Ways to Think About the Rising Interest Rates

For those home buyers who have purchased a home before, navigating through the mortgage approval process once you have found your home for sale is a little bit easier than for someone who has never purchased a home before.  However, figuring out what the real estate market will do and when and how to buy […]

Great Granddaughter of City Founder Attends 100-Year Celebration

The great granddaughter of one of Gretna’s city founders John Ehret celebrated the city’s 100-Year-Old birthday party at city hall in Gretna on August 20, 2013.  This event was a culmination of the birthday celebration which began with Gretna Heritage Day on August 17, 2013.  The event, which began at 11am at Gretna City Hall […]

German Oktoberfest

KC hall 475 Franklin St. Gretna, LA 70053 Saturday, September 28, 2013 7PM – 11PM Doors Open at 6:30PM Tickets: Adults: $20 Children 3-10: $5 Music By: Ira Milan Polka Band & DJ Tom Verret Food, Drinks, Beer, Wine, & Schnapps Available! Call 504-432-7618 or Click Here For More Information.

Guided Cemetary Tour in Gretna, Louisiana

Gretna Historical Society Presents: “Hook & Ladder Cemetery Tour” Red Maple Banquet Room 1036 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 October 19, 2013 First tour 6 PM – Last Tour 9 PM Tour times every 15 minutes. Space is limited for each tour. Click Here for More Information.