Good morning, New Orleans.

Fit Fête will bring New Orleans residents together for a citywide celebration of wellness and teamwork on Nov.

13-14 in City Park and Tad Gormley Stadium. The event features Community Games, a marathon relay, and a free health festival — a chance for businesses and families to strengthen local ties.

A water main leak that began on Aug.

19 created a 10-to-15-ft-deep hole on Killdeer Street in Lake Terrace that swallowed an oak tree and much of a front yard — crews are repairing the leak while residents face periodic water outages.

New Orleans & Company earned re-accreditation from Destinations International, affirming its high standards in destination marketing and accountability for the local tourism industry.

The organization first achieved accreditation in 2009 and maintained its status with renewals in 2015 and 2021 (a mark of continued excellence).

The Little House is a family owned wine bar in Algiers Point that opened in spring 2023.

Owner Hilary Hanning plans to add a bottle shop and expand daytime hours as she welcomes locals to enjoy a relaxed menu & celebrate the neighborhood’s close-knit spirit.

Perrier Esquerré Contractors has moved into new headquarters on Jefferson Hwy in Jefferson Parish after renovating an aging commercial building to mark its 10th anniversary.

Principal Brett Perrier said the 11,400 sqft facility (with 5,400 sqft office and 6,000 sqft fabrication space) boosts growth and community ties.

New Orleans will recognize Sept.

25 as Dolly Day as the Krewe of Dolly rescheduled its celebration from Sept. 5 in honor of Dolly Parton. Mayor Helena Moreno + the City Council will officially mark the day, with parade details and festivities to be announced.

Rev. Andrew Darby and guitarist Danny Barker started a brass band at Fairview Baptist Church in 1970 to give kids a positive outlet and revive a fading brass band tradition, with the group eventually growing to 30 members and inspiring other local bands.

Downtown enters a new era as Tulane University signs a purchase deal to anchor the 1-million sqft Charity Hospital redevelopment, which will add 2,500 jobs & new housing.

Nearby plans include a renovated Smoothie King Center and a new convention center hotel set to offer 1,400 jobs.

Top Tutors For Us announced partnerships with Clover New Orleans and Son of A Saint to offer ACT and LEAP preparation for local middle and high school students starting this school year.

In a successful summer pilot, students built confidence and honed test skills through tailored tutoring and mentorship.

The Convention Center Authority approved zoning changes for the $600 million, 27-story, 1,000-room hotel across from the center.

Construction is expected to begin this fall, with the project generating thousands of jobs and aiming to open in late 2029 or early 2030 (after final City Council approvals).

Outlier, a sports betting platform, will debut its live-betting analytics tool this fall while planning an Android launch.

Its New Orleans office, which houses five employees and hosts staff retreats (including Saints game meetups), remains a key tool for recruitment as the company continues to grow.