New Orleans City Council committee gives preliminary approval to new bike share partnership
City Hall intends to partner with new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, to reestablish bike share program by September.
New Orleans council member asks state to overturn local assessor’s commercial tax cuts
The tax cuts were applied to nearly every commercial property in the parish, costing the city millions in property tax revenue.
Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday
Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.
Final arguments made over whether city needs to move forward with Phase III of New Orleans jail
After Magistrate recommendation, city has said it is continuing work on the facility.
NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases
On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.
Jason Williams sworn in as Orleans Parish DA, promising ‘justice that endures’
Williams says he will not use resources on low-level charges and will end the "win at all costs" culture in the DA's office.
Behind The Lens episode 110: Smooth, orderly and seamless
Cantrell ends furloughs for some employees. City schools move back to virtual. And older prisoners will soon get the vaccine.
New Orleans needs a champion
There's a huge opportunity to reduce the city's carbon emissions and move closer to fulfilling the goals of its climate plan. That opportunity rests with the removal of I-10 over Claiborne Avenue.
NOLA Public Schools will roll out rapid testing; school nurses to receive vaccinations
The district will hold a town hall about the vaccine with the health department for educators on Jan. 13.
What’s next for DA-elect Williams’ City Council seat?
If Jason Williams resigns his seat before Monday, he will trigger a special election rather than an interim appointment. A statement from his office implies he is leaning toward resigning effective Monday, but he stopped short of a definite answer.
