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  NASA chooses Michoud for construction of heavy-lift rocket,
...a decision that could mean the creation of thousands of jobs at the facility. NASA unveiled the design of the rocket earlier this month, claiming it will be the largest, most powerful space rocket ever built

  Mayor, Councilman and Department Heads Field Questions at District E Community Meeting
NewOrleansEast.com  Staff Writer
Mayor Landrieu, Councilman Jon Johnson and city departments heads, meet with residents to discuss budget priorities as they relate to District E. The meeting was hosted by Pastor Barrier and the Household of Faith Church

  New Orleans East Focus of Chamber Luncheon
NewOrleansEast.com  Staff Writer
The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce dedicated it's 3rd Quarter meeting to New Orleans East with a presentation entitled: New Orleans East: An Economic Engine for the Region. 250 representatives and stakeholders were on hand to learn about the transformation underway.

  After-hours urgent medical care center now open
NewOrleansEast.com  Staff Writer
In conjunction with the current primary care center, recently added after-hours care services have now restored 24-hour medical care to the community.

  Fast Forward Main Street Championing Small Business
NewOrleansEast.com  Staff Writer
A community and small business support initiative is being facilitated by Fast Forward Main Street, a national nonprofit that specializes in working with community challenges.

  New Orleans East couple receives United Way's most prestigious award
Source: The United Way of New Orleans
Henry and Karen Coaxum are the 2011 recipients of the Alexis de Tocqueville Award, the highest honor bestowed by United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area, in recognition of their exemplary leadership in community volunteerism and philanthropy.

  The Friends of Joe Brown Park partner with NORDC to host 'Movies in the Park'
NewOrleansEast.com  Staff Writer
The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission provided a giant screen and theatrical sound for a presentation of Jurassic Park at Joe W Brown park to the delight of children and adults.

  Mayor Mitch Landrieu launches a 'cease fire' initiative.
NewOrleansEast.com  Staff Writer
Mayor hosts the 'S.O.S. Saving our Sons" Crime Summit at the UNO Arena to focus attention and resources on reducing the murder rate in New Orleans.