Race was overshadowed by feud between Bruno and entrepreneur Sidney Torres, who backed Medley. Other Civil District Court incumbents running on Tuesday won their races.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
In midst of ‘unprecedented’ budget crisis, city may be leaving millions on the table, and it’s not clear why
An agreement signed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell in March purports to extend a 100-year old land trust, and a costly revenue split, forever. But council members and lawyers aren’t sure the agreement is legal.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mayor may have committed misdemeanor by publicizing confidential information on Civil Service Commissioner
Days after a story about the Civil Service Commission, Cantrell sent a confidential Ethics Board letter to The Lens.
Posted inSchools
Many NOLA Public Schools closed on Election Day
Some schools had a planned holiday while others assess damage and phone and internet outages.
Posted inSchools
NOLA Public Schools closed Monday due to Hurricane Zeta damage, power issues
The district will announce plans for the remainder of the week on Monday.
Posted inOpinion
This year, justice is on the ballot
We have a responsibility to make our voices heard.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, 163 quarantining
This week’s update was delayed due to Hurricane Zeta.
Posted inOpinion
How do we create a civil civic society? Vote!
Election day is on November 3rd. Don’t wake up the next day and wish you had done more to protect our democracy.
Posted inEnvironment
Cantrell gives update ahead of vital weekend for Hurricane Zeta recovery
The City of New Orleans remained in recovery mode on Friday, two days after Hurricane Zeta quickly and ferociously tore through southeastern Louisiana. There are still a lot of open questions about the hurricane’s impact, some of which the city will have to answer by the end of the weekend, including whether in-person schooling will […]
Posted inOpinion
‘Doubles-to-Dorms’: Another threat to New Orleans neighborhoods
The City Council should carefully consider zoning law changes to avoid irreversibly damaging historic neighborhoods.