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Behind The Lens episode 66: A developing story

A campaign finance revelation adds to the controversy over the Hard Rock Hotel collapse; parents demand more options in charter schools for their gifted children.
by Tom Wright January 31, 2020 Updated December 22, 2020

Parents question selective school’s gifted program

by Marta Jewson January 31, 2020 Updated January 31, 2020
Fishing boats

Listen up, Congress: Here’s how to support Louisiana’s working waterfronts and local seafood

Showcasing Gulf seafood and making a profitable living on the water are both becoming more and more difficult. But there may be good news on the horizon.
by Ryan Prewitt and Lance Nacio January 30, 2020 Updated January 30, 2020

City Council creates special committee to examine the Hard Rock collapse

The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 29, 2020 Updated January 29, 2020

Hard Rock developers have contributed nearly $70,000 to Mayor Cantrell and her political action committee

by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2020 Updated January 29, 2020
Black and white hands clasped

White fears, black people: voluntary segregation and how to stop it

by The Rev. William Barnwell January 28, 2020 Updated January 30, 2020

Safety and Permits employees suspended in connection with federal corruption probe agree to resign in settlement with city

Employees will receive back pay from the date of their suspensions in September.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2020 Updated January 27, 2020
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Behind The Lens episode 65: Blowin' in the wind

Michael Isaac Stein updates the Hard Rock Hotel site story. Marta Jewson reports on New Beginnings' bid to get out of a lawsuit. Jessica Rosgaard says goodbye and Tom Wright returns.
by Tom Wright January 24, 2020 Updated January 27, 2020

City Council to hold a public hearing on the Hard Rock collapse

A statement from Councilwoman Helena Moreno said that "those responsible must be held to account.”
by Michael Isaac Stein January 23, 2020 Updated January 24, 2020

Plessy Community School to take over Joseph Craig campus

Craig was rated an F by the state last fall and its charter was not renewed.
by Marta Jewson January 23, 2020 Updated January 23, 2020

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