Details on the Top Taco Festival, the latest news from the Pelicans, Entergy’s request for an Ida cost increase, and more. See today’s top stories in New Orleans on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
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City Council Considers Raising Bill for Entergy New Orleans’ Ida Cost

Crew members repair downed power lines in the Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Ida.
City Council accepts Entergy New Orleans customer bill increase requests after utilities incurred $170 million in costs during Hurricane Ida.
Members of the Public Utilities Commission voted Wednesday to consider a proposal originally made in June. The offer, along with another request to replenish the depleted Storm reserves, would create a monthly bill of $4.40 for the average customer.
General Council member JP Morrell, chairman of the committee, said this was just the beginning of the process, which has a deadline of August 2023.
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Get details on this weekend’s top taco fests and contests, taco recipes, pop-ups and more

Snap a photo and sip a tequila drink at a top taco event on New Orleans’ riverfront.
Lately, tacos have been on my mind.
The Top Taco Festival and Contest is this Thursday. Creative taco and tequila vendors from all over the city come together for the delicious party and fundraiser.
Proceeds from this event will go to the PLEASE Foundation, which provides scholarships and mentorship to at-risk New Orleans students.
Summary of recent taco newstaco contests, taco pop-ups, and home-made taco recipes.
Brandon Ingram won’t travel with Pelicans on road trip

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, 14, dribbles over Phoenix Suns forward Michal Bridges, 25, during the first half of an NBA playoff game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday, April 28, 2022. overtook the (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
Brandon Ingram won’t be traveling with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night’s three-game trip against the Phoenix Suns.
Ingram is still recovering from a concussion he sustained in the Pelicans’ home opener loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
The latest from Zion and Herb Jones.
For $1.9 million, get a contemporary-style gingerbread right next to City Park

The green space of New Orleans City Park is just steps away from this Mid-City home, including ground floor space ideal as a separate living area for relatives or renters.
Built in 1897 and renovated in 2016, the Victorian home at 822 N. Alexander St. has a total of 7 bedrooms, 6 of which are in the main house, 4 full baths and 2 There is a half bath.
The raised front of the house shines with gingerbread detailing and a full porch at the top of the stairs.
Take a look inside the $1.9 million home here.
Halloween in New Orleans: Parades, Haunted Spots, Pumpkin Carvings and More

Mae Stephens, 4, and her friend Emmett McLennan, 4, are huddled around a fence watching a Halloween display at Skeleton House.
There are many ways to celebrate Halloween in New Orleans this weekend, including parades and watching movies at home.
How is your weekend going? If you need ideas, let us know.
From parades to pumpkin carving, check out our celebration ideas.
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