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Our Executive Director of 15 years, Sam Sanders has written a letter to Mid City Reflecting on his time with the organization and his hopes for the future.

Samuel Sanders, Executive Director of Mid CityRedevelopment Alliance will leave the organization at the end of June to relocate to Virginia where he will serve as the Deputy City Manager of Operations for the City of Charlottesville.

We're hiring a Community Relations Coordinator to help us reach our outreach, marketing, and engagement goals!

According to NeighborWorks America, 21% of renters are at risk of eviction and the number of seriously delinquent mortgages hit its highest level in more than five years. In response, housing scams are on the rise across the country.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome launched Safe, Hopeful Neighborhoods Engagement Hub today as part of the Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR Initiative from her Office of Community Development in partnership with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and Build Baton Rouge. 

With Baton Rouge seeing an increase in local musicians promoting original works, Mid City has seen an upswing in where to go to pass a good time.

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance is a HUD-designated Community Housing Development Organization that has produced rental, for sale, and lease purchase housing units through a mixture of developed, sponsored, and joint venture partnerships.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome joined dozens of volunteers during her annual "Operation Fresh Start" on February 16th.

In today’s day and age, there isn’t be a single person who hasn’t heard of eBay.

White Light Night has been a staple of Mid City for 16 years. I myself have served Mid City as the Executive Director of Mid City Redevelopment Alliance for 12 years and have seen the event progress into what it is today.

Bistro Byronz has a rich history as a local favorite of Baton Rouge. The concept originated in the ‘80s with a family-owned sandwich shop. It has been open for 13 years in Mid City.

Restaurant Week is fast approaching - let's make sure you know where Mid City's best deals are going to be from January 21 - 26.

Mid City is a hands-on neighborhood, which our neighbors at Soji understand. Their focus on Asian fusion combines fresh, modern vibes with the old-school art of handcrafted cocktails AND handmade noodles.