| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
River District apartments: A proposed 220-unit apartment complex that is part of the $1 billion River District project along the Mississippi River in New Orleans has gotten a financial boost. Business writer Tony McAuley reports the apartments are in line for more than $15 million in federal money. Long time coming: Speaking of federal money, Mandeville officials say FEMA has agreed to cover the cost to rebuild the popular fishing pier that was trashed by Hurricane Ida. It’s been closed for nearly three years and there's still no announced reopening date, Alex Lubben reports. Return of The Bon Ton Café: It’s been a long road for the Bon Ton Café in the CBD. But there’s a light at the end of tunnel. The historic restaurant could reopen in a matter of months, Ian McNulty writes. Can Cam return? Heading into training camp, one of the big questions for the Saints is the defensive line, particularly Cam Jordan. He’s been steady as they come for a long time, but dropped off last season. Saints beat writer Matthew Paras asks: Can Cam return to form? Like the Lunch Line? Sign up here. Want to subscribe to The Times-Picayune? Here's the link. Be awesome today, Bob | 