| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Carjacking surge: A terrifying spree of carjackings had seemed to calm, giving us all a chance to take a deep breath. But in recent weeks there’s been another uptick, leaving victims and non-victims alike fearful and groping for answers, Missy Wilkinson reports. Tropical weather watch: It's been a very quiet tropical storm season (I can write that because I’m knocking on wood!). But that doesn’t mean it’s over. Case in point: Tropical Storm Fiona has formed, Carlie Wells reports. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. Suicide, mental health discussion: A New Orleans City Council member told a personal, emotional story this morning to open a discussion on suicide and mental health issues, Emily Woodruff reports. "I used to give this speech and say there were no signs," said Council member Joe Giarrusso. "But there were maybe signs." Places to stay: A new hotel, five stories high, is planned for one of New Orleans’ signature avenues, Stephanie Riegel reports. The developer’s previous hotel work includes The Drifter and Hotel St. Vincent. New kid on the block: If you like our newsletters (and we hope you do) we have a new one you might be interested in. "Essential New Orleans" is coming to a weekend near you. Sign up here. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 