‘Holy cow’: the powerful software behind the city’s surveillance system
Software package can track movement and identify objects and people. The suite also includes "predictive policing" software, but officials say the city isn't using it.
With expected privatization of McDonogh 35, New Orleans is poised to become an all-charter city
By handing over McDonogh 35 to a contractor, the city will no longer have any direct-run schools in 2019. The board votes Thursday.
Baby Ben won’t admit new pre-K students next year
The formerly district-run school converted to a charter school over the summer.
Vote on short-term rental restrictions delayed until next month
The proposal would limit residential whole-home rentals to property owners with homestead exemptions. Kristin Palmer, who authored the plan unveiled last week, said she wants to delay the vote until after the holidays to allow the public to weigh in.
McDonogh 35 alumni board fears charter group takeover
The school district is expected to make an announcement about the future of McDonogh 35 Senior High School this week.
Councilwoman proposes homestead requirement for residential short-term rentals
Lawyer asks for federal investigation of Entergy's charitable arm. Teachers have to reapply for their own jobs at charter school facing takeover and eventual closure.
Behind The Lens episode 11: ‘The Palmer Ban’
Michael Isaac Stein on Kristin Palmer's new short-term rental proposals and the Entergy Charitable Foundation. Marta Jewson has the latest on Harney charter school.
Persistent food insecurity clashes with New Orleans’ rep for glorious gastronomy
Farm bill will sustain food subsidies for people in need—unless Trump defies Congress.
Councilwoman pushes permanent restrictions for short-term rentals
Palmer's proposal would tie residential Airbnbs to a homestead exemption. Rules in non-residential districts would depend on a building's size.
Teachers must re-apply for jobs to close out Harney’s school year
The Orleans Parish school district plans to take over the embattled charter school next month and operate it through the spring. But the district is not guaranteeing it will retain the school's current staff. Interviews started this week.
