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Jan 21 min read
2024: A quick look back
In 2024, a small but growing group of residents worked together to increase the desirability and resilience of our neighborhood...


Nov 2, 20241 min read
Pumpkin Palooza 2024
On October 26th, the Melrose Civic Association threw a "Pumpkin Palooza" Halloween party at the Triangle (BREC Fairfax Park) for the...


Oct 10, 20243 min read
Donna Collins-Lewis: Creating Health Care Access in Louisiana
Donna Collins-Lewis, head of Love Impact Coalition, is a Melrose Place neighbor that is making a real difference in our city and beyond.


Aug 5, 20245 min read
We Need to Talk About Out-of-Cart Waste Collection.
For the cheat-sheet version of this, jump to the Melrose Place Quick Guide to Out of Cart Waste. For the full scoop, continue reading!...


Aug 3, 20242 min read
A Secret Garden in Melrose Place
Nova Bennett's home, across the street and one house down from mine, has always intrigued me. It's a well-kept brick cottage with...


Jun 21, 20243 min read
Growth, One Neighbor at a Time
In 2023, the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District received $10,000 of legislative appropriations from the state general fund to...


Apr 28, 20242 min read
Speeding Into Summer: Melrose Security Offerings
Summer is coming, and the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District wants to give you an additional sense of security.


Mar 14, 20242 min read
Safer With Lights at Night
First, I'd like to thank several residents on Valcour Drive for recently posting on Nextdoor about their months-long frustration in...
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Why Florida Corridor Improvements Matter to Melrose
What Improvements? In a nutshell: retrofitting Florida Blvd for improved pedestrian and cyclist access. See the MOVEBR Florida Corridor...

Dec 21, 20231 min read
Welcome New Residents
Are you a new resident? Welcome to our wonderful neighborhood! We are thrilled to have you as our newest neighbor and hope you’ll find...
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