Serving Greater BloomingdaleSince 1990 - New OrleansTumblr (3.0; @s-s-d)http://statestreetdrive.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4upqfLbwR1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A house being raised on State</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/24077356673http://statestreetdrive.com/post/24077356673Wed, 30 May 2012 14:49:28 -0500Statephotoconstructionraisinghouse<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ubrma3JN1r7uc4lo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A caterpillar-like grub curls into a protective ball after being disturbed</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/24063764877http://statestreetdrive.com/post/24063764877Wed, 30 May 2012 09:47:46 -0500Dartgardenpestphoto<a href="http://nolaready.info">Hurricane Season starts June 1!</a>: <p>Sign up for NOLAReady alerts as part of your emergency preparation plan.</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/24046455814http://statestreetdrive.com/post/24046455814Tue, 29 May 2012 23:26:44 -0500Nolareadysubscribealertsweatheradvisory<p>An incident (#E4132112) of Simple Burglary was reported in the 4400 block of State around 5:30 PM on Saturday (5/26), according to CrimeMapping.com &#8212; note that only three addresses are currently occupied in that block, which runs between Dart and Earhart.</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23861358904http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23861358904Sun, 27 May 2012 09:12:00 -0500NOPDStatealertcrimeDartEarhart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4nagzVovR1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Iced cappuccino from First Cup Café (3146 Calhoun) really satisfies on a hot sunny day!</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23813144445http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23813144445Sat, 26 May 2012 14:36:35 -0500Calhounbusinessphotocoffee<p>A: Yes.  Both Nashville and Fontainebleau are scheduled for extensive remediation (most of it FEMA-funded).  The SSD and BIA organizations are attempting to discover the exact scope and timing of repairs.  Stay tuned!</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23729996670http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23729996670Fri, 25 May 2012 07:24:00 -0500NashvilleDPWFontainebleaurepairroad<p>Last Night (Thursday, May 24, 2012), we found a white ferret in our backyard.  Please contact Gillian Stagg at 504-201-8610.</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23729949422http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23729949422Fri, 25 May 2012 07:22:50 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jati6CNg1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Purple blossoms bursting forth atop this ornamental shrub on Vendome</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23674573943http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23674573943Thu, 24 May 2012 10:53:42 -0500Vendomegardenflowerphoto<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4j8ah2vO21r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Portions of Nashville marked for FEMA-funded road repairs</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23672731059http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23672731059Thu, 24 May 2012 09:59:04 -0500NashvilleDPWrepairphotoFEMA<p>On Wednesday at 7:01 AM, May 23, a residential burglary (incident #E3580012) was reported in the 3900 block of Panama Court. Shortly after noon the same day, police reported a domestic disturbance (incident #E3618612) in the same block.  (<a href="http://www.crimemapping.com/Map.aspx?x=-10031049.57846970&amp;y=3497592.26680651&amp;iid=47863601&amp;db=5/23/2012&amp;de=5/23/2012" target="_blank">Map it</a>)</p> <p>Past records, issued by CrimeMapping.com, indicate drug violations (Feb. 6, 2012) and simple burglary (August 10, 2011) have also occurred in this block of Panama.</p> <p>No additional information is currently available.</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23670091002http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23670091002Thu, 24 May 2012 08:31:56 -0500crimealertPanamaNOPD<a href="http://thelensnola.org/2012/05/23/concrete-lawns/">'Creeping concrete: Is anyone paying attention at City Hall?'</a>: <p>by Karen Gadbois on TheLensNola.org</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23616631672http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23616631672Wed, 23 May 2012 12:54:48 -0500NashvilleVincennesconstructionarticleLensGadbois<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4fuqzZmrw1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mayor Landrieu’s State of the City 2012 Address at Mahalia Jackson Theater</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23555957529http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23555957529Tue, 22 May 2012 14:13:47 -0500MayoreventphotoNOLASOTC<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ec4opDjV1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brilliant ornate blossoms adorn this Pride of Barbados growing on State</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23508298789http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23508298789Mon, 21 May 2012 18:34:00 -0500Stateplantflowergardenphoto<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4e9njV08T1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oranges forming on a tree near Johnson and Nashville</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23504394327http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23504394327Mon, 21 May 2012 17:40:31 -0500JohnsonNashvilletreefruitphotogarden“I just added another Pressure Washer to our “Tradespeople Recommendations” list.”<br/><br/> - <em>StateStreetDrive.com/recommend</em>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23502238677http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23502238677Mon, 21 May 2012 17:10:17 -0500recommendlisttrades<p align="center"><span><strong>NOPD 2nd District &amp; Neighbors United <br/>Crime Walk this Wednesday! </strong></span></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><strong><img border="0" name="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.153" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs051/1102424121855/img/153.jpg" width="590" id="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.153"/> </strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>When: Wednesday, May 23rd, 6:00 - 6:45&#160;pm</strong></p> <p align="center"><span><strong>Where: Meet at the corner of Freret and Cadiz</strong></span></p> <p align="center"><span></span></p> <p align="center"><span><strong><br/> <img border="0" height="371" name="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.152" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs051/1102424121855/img/152.gif" width="446" id="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.152"/></strong></span></p> <p align="left"><span></span></p> <p align="left">Walk with the officers of the 2nd District to help combat blight and trouble spots in the northern portion of the Freret neighborhood. Meet the people protecting your neighborhood! </p> <p align="left"><strong>Bring your friends, families, and neighbors, and let&#8217;s have a big turnout to help support your neighborhood! Refreshments will be provided.</strong></p> <p align="center"><span></span></p> <p><strong>See you there!</strong></p> <p><span>  </span></p> <p><span>Leah Varsano</span></p> <div> <p><span>Resource Center Program Coordinator</span></p> <p><span>Freret Neighborhood Center</span></p> <p><span>a program of Neighborhood Housing Services</span></p> <p><span><a href="tel:504.373.6403" target="_blank">504.373.6403</a> phone; <a href="tel:504.373.6405" target="_blank">504.373.6405</a> fax</span></p> <p><a href="mailto:leahvarsano@nhsnola.org" target="_blank">leahvarsano@nhsnola.org</a></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Freret Frer-ever!</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001_VTwT48djN3J_tO7z1NubneRYWMFrAL_c2qgjrgr78swKKqBSmMGT-1SsYebBMXMtGIp_g1Ggfyv-54n5ArAHQ8V-wk415SaN0u-Hjg2aQABrQzbDq9C7w==" target="_blank"><a href="http://nhsnola.org/site14.php" target="_blank">http://nhsnola.org/site14.php</a></a></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001_VTwT48djN1Nx2dcDDPwg6eTrn_R91v1sZynVYJcC-ZKxcf3ERTQ45Essi3e7nTSWxCVZxTBXF823YmztN5aM8yhTviv6aj-_txcPWxI_5KvQVQ36Ka-qMs_lUbOeWhD6MXN2sMgj7bntbs6J797Vw==" target="_blank"><img alt="Like us on Facebook" border="0" src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/btn_fbk_160_a.png" title="Like us on Facebook"/></a>    <img border="0" height="29" name="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.107" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs051/1102424121855/img/107.gif" width="92" id="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.107"/></span></p> <p><span>  </span></p> </div> <p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001_VTwT48djN0zRQ5l4fiAjRnLbYLGprHByoUhqD1_nY-iux-immh7dySo2zPN3EDUcupJWqIEL8Dx6V03-_WJSEVMsDd6Dum8FZyA9Bb79CYIPKQiXEb4asVqKxkf8C-N" target="_blank"><img alt="Freret Neighborhood Center " border="0" height="152" name="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.73" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs051/1102424121855/img/73.jpg" width="576" id="1376c7b6c8d5b710_ACCOUNT.IMAGE.73"/></a></p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23461671716http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23461671716Sun, 20 May 2012 22:33:27 -0500FreretNOPDwalkeventmap<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/23461662820/tumblr_m4bsumvvMJ1r7uc4l&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>Sound of dueling crows on Vendome</p> <p>(Note: This is a test audio post.)</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23461662820http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23461662820Sun, 20 May 2012 22:33:17 -0500Vendomebirdcrowaudiorecording<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4bsl9O58P1r7uc4lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New columns going up on Vendome</p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23420852969http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23420852969Sun, 20 May 2012 11:42:04 -0500Vendomephotoconstruction<p>A: Please also see the current list of babysitters we keep at <a href="http://StateStreetDrive.com/recommend" target="_blank">http://StateStreetDrive.com/recommend</a></p>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23420816953http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23420816953Sun, 20 May 2012 11:41:28 -0500<a href="http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OH2012.html#SE2012May20A">Partial Solar Eclipse Expected Near Sunset on Sunday (5/20)</a>http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23346285105http://statestreetdrive.com/post/23346285105Sat, 19 May 2012 08:01:32 -0500natureeclipseNew OrleanssunmoonearthNASA