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Broken air conditioner delays Bricolage Academy students’ return to campus

District and school officials said ventilation components of the HVAC system were not part of the problem. The building is properly ventilated, they said. It’s just too hot.
by Marta Jewson September 18, 2020 Updated September 18, 2020

OPSB rolls forward property tax rate, adopts new process for charter approvals

In COVID-19 update, officials say that about 38 percent of students have opted to stay home.
by Marta Jewson September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

‘I couldn’t sleep’: Unemployment recipients shocked by overpayment notices as LWC admits error

by Tom Wright September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

New Orleans City Council passes restrictions on police use of tear gas

Under ordinance, tear gas can be used only to prevent loss of life, injury or to dislodge a barricaded violent suspect. It's not yet clear how the department will interpret the language in policy.
by Nick Chrastil September 17, 2020 Updated May 24, 2021

Convention Center has spent nearly $50 million from reserves to keep operations going

Tax revenues for 2020 now expected to be less than half what officials estimated in 2019 due to collapsed tourism industry.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

Backpacks, masks and temperature checks: NOLA Public Schools’ youngest students return to the classroom

Twelve New Orleans public schools are reopening for in-person classes this week. Students have been at home since March.
by Marta Jewson September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

In DA candidate forum, candidates say they will put an end to tough on crime approach

by Nick Chrastil September 17, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Some Tulane students are isolating at Airbnbs after testing positive for COVID-19

Students who spoke to The Lens reported little oversight from the university after opting to stay in an off-campus vacation rental.
by Philip Kiefer September 16, 2020 Updated September 16, 2020

Virtual learning resumes Wednesday, NOLA Public Schools announces

Hurricane Sally delayed the district's plan to return to in-person learning. Schools can open to students Thursday.
by Marta Jewson September 15, 2020 Updated September 15, 2020

City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health facility

Committee members appear to support renovation plans as litigation over a Phase III continues in federal court
by Nick Chrastil September 15, 2020 Updated September 15, 2020

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