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City Council to return to in-person meetings this month

The change comes as vaccine demand has started to wane.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 4, 2021 Updated May 4, 2021

CDC has confirmed another 5 cases of ‘Brazilian variant’ in Louisiana

There are now seven confirmed P.1 variant cases in the state. The agency has not published data on exactly where the most recently reported cases were found.
by Philip Kiefer May 4, 2021 Updated May 4, 2021

A man incarcerated at Angola for decades was granted parole. Now, after an alleged overdose days before his release, he may have to stay.

Bobby Sneed's lawyer fears the 74-year-old inmate may die in prison.
by Nick Chrastil May 4, 2021 Updated May 7, 2021

NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases rise; 305 people quarantining

The district is tracking 21 active cases, the most since early March
by Marta Jewson May 3, 2021 Updated May 3, 2021

Nathaniel Rich on remaking nature and living with uncertainty

An interview with the author about his new book, "Second Nature."
by Martin Pedersen May 3, 2021 Updated May 3, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 125: Caution, this vehicle will see you in court.

New names suggested for New Orleans school buildings. City asks to halt new jail construction. And the Convention Center board votes to sue the RTA.
by Carolyne Heldman April 30, 2021 Updated April 30, 2021

City presents short-term rental adjudication numbers and process

by Michael Isaac Stein April 30, 2021 Updated April 30, 2021

City mask mandate remains in place, some business restrictions lifted

Earlier in the week, Gov. John Bel Edwards ended the statewide mask mandate.
by Philip Kiefer April 29, 2021 Updated April 29, 2021

Convention Center board votes to sue RTA over millions in recurring tax revenue

The dispute involves millions of dollars in contested hotel taxes that the transit agency previously passed on to the tourism industry.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 28, 2021 Updated April 28, 2021

City asks for a stay in Phase III construction pending appeal

A federal court judge who has previously criticized the city’s attempts to halt the facility once again appeared skeptical of its arguments.
by Nick Chrastil April 28, 2021 Updated April 28, 2021

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