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Droplets, cloth masks and the Broad Street pump

"This isn’t an issue that should have two sides. Given the preponderance of data in favor of mask wearing, it seems sensible to promote their usage. Countries that were early to adopt masks have controlled their epidemics more effectively."
by MarkAlain Déry July 5, 2020 Updated July 5, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 88: ‘Having to work 10 times as hard’

"Text me," maybe! How will data from Mayor Cantrell's new campaign texts be used? And, a panel discussion on color, coronavirus, and what's left of the "American Dream": local broadcaster Don P, community activist Jenny Yanez and Lens columnist Crystal Zheng join the conversation.
by Tom Wright July 3, 2020 Updated July 3, 2020

Council seeks to strengthen enforcement of city’s Living Wage Ordinance with new reporting requirements

Ordinance requires annual reporting, inflation adjustment provision in multiyear contracts.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 2, 2020 Updated July 2, 2020

New Orleans bail fund plans a ‘mass bailout’ this weekend

Group plans to spend more than $200,000 to bail dozens of people out of New Orleans jail.
by Nick Chrastil July 2, 2020 Updated July 2, 2020

District releases reopening guide, schools’ plans to come next week

Charter schools, which make up nearly all of the district, will release their own plans beginning next week, officials said.
by Marta Jewson July 1, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

‘Text me!’ Mayor’s new direct-text service is run by her campaign, raising questions about how data is being used

Cantrell recently urged residents to text about a city commission, but the texts are not going to the city government.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 1, 2020 Updated July 1, 2020

Schools can start providing special education help now to make up for COVID-19 closures, state says

State wants local officials to prepare to provide compensatory services for students affected by statewide school closures.
by Marta Jewson July 1, 2020 Updated July 1, 2020

Man who died in custody at New Orleans jail was positive for COVID-19

Christian Freeman died a week after the Sheriff’s Office said there were no known infections at the jail.
by Nick Chrastil June 30, 2020 Updated June 30, 2020

Evictions resume in New Orleans

In first day of eviction hearings at First City Court after three-month suspension, judge urges landlords to give their tenants some extra time.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 29, 2020 Updated June 29, 2020

School board will examine its ban on renaming schools

Slave owner John McDonogh endowed New Orleans’ schools and many buildings are still named after him.
by Marta Jewson June 29, 2020 Updated June 29, 2020

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