🌱 When Tulane’s Colonial Lanes Classic returns to Harahan this October

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In today's newsletter:

• When Tulane’s Colonial Lanes Classic returns to Harahan this October
• Why Harahan tops Louisiana’s 2026 safest cities list again

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Tulane Bowling's 2026-27 Schedule Revealed (tulanegreenwave.com) — Tulane’s bowling team will again bring its Colonial Lanes Classic to Harahan this October, hosting top collegiate teams at Colonial Lanes. The newly released 2026-27 schedule shows the Green Wave opening in Texas, then returning to Harahan before traveling nationwide ahead of conference and national postseason play.
   

• Louisiana's Safest Cities 2026 According to SafeWise and Niche (1033thegoat.com) — Harahan is ranked Louisiana’s safest city for 2026 by SafeWise, with violent and property crime dropping for two straight years. The piece compares SafeWise’s FBI-based list with Niche’s resident-reviewed grades, highlighting which Louisiana communities consistently stand out for safety and how Harahan tops the crime-rate-focused rankings.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
  5:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Ambassadors Committee
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 203 Metairie, LA 70002
  8:30 am

Saturday August 8

• Recycling Drop-Off Event →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar
  8:00 am
• JCOA Senior Moments Gala →
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Chateau Golf & Country Club Kenner, LA
  7:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder →
  Jefferson Performing Arts Society, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego
  2:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 203 Metairie, LA 70002
  8:30 am

Thursday August 13

• Board of Standards and Appeals Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Suite 201, Jefferson
  8:30 am
• Planning Advisory Board West Bank Public Hearing Meeting →
  Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 200 Derbigny Street Council Chamber, Gretna
  5:00 pm

Monday August 24

• Movement Monday →
  Jefferson Parish Library - Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson
  1:00 pm

Sunday September 13

• Come From Away →
  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 13

• Import Face-Off →
  NOLA Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Blvd, Avondale
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

River Ridge

• Historian delves into artist Boyd Cruise's work, and stargazers unite at Jefferson Parish Libraries (nola.com)

Avondale

• 5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Bunge Global's Q2 Earnings Call (stockstory.org)

Jefferson

• Jefferson Parish Schools warns families about classroom cell phone ban (fox8live.com)
• Consortium of Genius Celebrates Drumbot 30th Birthday with Joystick (offbeat.com)
• Jefferson Parish OIG report alleges fraud in building permits (wdsu.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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