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‘A major paradigm shift’: New Orleans hires former short-term rental executive to lead land use regulation

Peter Bowen will run a brand new office, called the Office of Business and External Services, that will try to blend land use regulation with business development
by Michael Isaac Stein July 28, 2020 Updated July 28, 2020

New jail monitors’ report notes jail improvements, warns against “pushback” by Sheriff’s Office

Report could influence federal court decisions on Phase III, Sheriff Gusman's request for control of jail
by Nick Chrastil July 27, 2020 Updated July 27, 2020

Four charged with nepotism at Coghill Charter School, state ethics board alleges

Two board members and their family members, who worked at the school, were charged with violating state ethics laws.
by Marta Jewson July 27, 2020 Updated July 27, 2020

Black Lives Matter: How should Asian Americans answer the call?

"Asian Americans have stood on the sidelines and watched as Black Americans are murdered for too long. We exculpate ourselves because we only passively witness racism by others, failing to admit that we are just as responsible as the perpetrators themselves because we do nothing to stop it."
by Crystal Zheng July 26, 2020 Updated July 26, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 91: Ripple effects

The mayor of New Orleans announces new bar restrictions. Public schools won't open to students for in-class learning right away. And the long-time district attorney of Orleans Parish announces his retirement.
by Tom Wright July 24, 2020 Updated July 24, 2020

Cannizzaro will not seek third term as DA

The DA plans to retire at the end of his second term, marking an end to a long career in local criminal justice.
by Nick Chrastil July 24, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

In court filing, jail official blasts city’s request to halt work on new mental health unit

by Nick Chrastil July 23, 2020 Updated July 23, 2020

Four Orleans Parish School Board members seek reelection as qualifying begins

Newly appointed interim board member is seeking a full term.
by Marta Jewson July 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Three qualify to run for DA on first day, Cannizzaro not among them

Candidates include two former judges and a City Council member. Cannizzaro’s office said an announcement would be forthcoming before the end of qualifying on Friday.
by Nick Chrastil July 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

NOLA Public Schools will delay in-person classes until early September

Announcement comes amid continued growth in COVID-19 cases in the city and across the state.
by Marta Jewson July 21, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

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