The land along Bayou Lafourche grew about two to three square miles per year. We’re losing about 11 square miles a year.
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics
Opponents of new power plant in New Orleans file suit, ask city council to reconsider its decision
The city’s utility consultants essentially acted as judge and jury, they say.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
In memory of Ron Ridenhour: Finding the courage to tell terrible truths
The need is only more urgent in a season of political lies.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Einstein Charter Schools hires busing company, looks to settle lawsuit with OPSB over transportation
The Orleans Parish School Board had threatened to pull two of Einstein’s charters because they didn’t bus students.
Posted inSchools
Almost two years after school officials pledged to protect children from lead in drinking water, they’re still waiting
School district leaders said in July 2016 they would test water. Last year, they decided to install filters instead. But the contract has been delayed.
Posted inEvents, Inside the News Room
The Lens to celebrate eight years of accountability at April 25 birthday event
Before there was The Lens, there was the blog “Squandered Heritage.” And before there was a newsroom staff, there was Karen Gadbois reporting on land use and government accountability. Join The Lens on April 25 as we celebrate our eighth anniversary with a nod to our past and a conversation about how The Lens became […]
Posted inAudio, Environment
Audio: Whiskey Island shows the progress and challenges of beach restoration projects
By this summer, the island will be 1,000 acres larger. But the state will have to periodically rebuild it in the coming years.
Posted inSchools
Einstein Charter Schools CEO Shawn Toranto resigns amid busing dispute
After meeting for hours behind closed doors, Einstein’s board announced her resignation and voted to accept it without discussion.
Posted inSchools
Three groups apply to run McDonogh 35 Senior High School
Smothers Academy, a charter in Jefferson, is the only long-term applicant to operate the high school.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
Affordable housing group says fears about Airbnb’s effect on New Orleans housing have come true
Many Airbnb listings are controlled by relatively few people, and most listings are for whole homes, according to a report from a group that wants to limit short-term rentals.