DNC hosts spring meeting in New Orleans

🫏 The Democratic National Committee is in New Orleans for its spring meeting. (Semafor)

• Mayor Helena Moreno spoke at one of the welcome events. (Instagram)
• Several cities are campaigning to host the 2028 convention, including Atlanta, which has a sound truck and LED backpacks playing "Welcome to Atlanta" around town.
• Read more from our colleague Holly Otterbein in the Axios 2028 newsletter on Sunday.

🚫 Demolition plans for Ted's Frostop are paused for now, after the Historic District Landmark Commission unanimously denied the request. The City Council can overrule if the developers appeal. (The Times-Picayune🔒 )

🧯 Jefferson Parish says it can't increase entry level pay for East Bank firefighters without a change to the state law. The parish launched an info page this week.

• Union members continue to picket for a raise. Here's what they say.

📺 Fox 8 has a new meteorologist — Grace Williams. She appears to be replacing Hannah Gard, who previously announced her departure. (Instagram)

🔥 Larry Morrow's French Quarter Fest food preview is straight fire. What a clever way to promote his restaurants. (Instagram)

📚 New Orleans novelist Nancy Lemann has a new book after more than 20 years. (The Atlantic)