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Cantrell’s CleanUp NOLA plan will expand city’s surveillance network

Trash clean-up plan includes at least 10 new cameras linked to the city's Real Time Crime Monitoring Center. The monitoring center collects footage from more than 300 cameras around the city, the Mayor's Office said.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 18, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

State cuts Singleton Charter school’s score to a D after 2017 testing problems

Students were given extra assistance on tests. Some exams had unusually high numbers of answers changed from wrong to right.
by Marta Jewson September 18, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council wants its own experts to help oversee the Sewerage and Water Board

The move comes three months before Orleans Parish residents will vote on whether to change the city’s charter to add a council member to the utility’s governing board.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Black communities in St. James on the losing end of Louisiana’s ‘big win’

A resident's lament: "It's like we aren't even here."
by Anne Rolfes September 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens’ Week in Review: OPSB suspends four troubled schools from enrollment system

Mayor Cantrell appears to have broken state law with private Sewerage and Water Board conference calls. Group proposes strict new rules for short-term rentals.
by Charles Maldonado September 15, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Puerto Rico one year later: Will the island be as lucky as we were post-Katrina?

A closer look at the disaster response Trump calls one of FEMA's best efforts.
by Jed Horne September 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Group introduces short-term rental ordinance that would limit licenses to hosts’ residences

The Residents for Ethical and Sustainable Tourism ordinance has been presented to the council. STR critic says she is optimistic that a council member will introduce it for consideration.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Emails: Cantrell held private phone meetings with majority of water board directors, appearing to violate law

The conference calls were held days before a major staff shakeup. Cantrell administration previously denied "secret meetings."
by Michael Isaac Stein September 11, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

District halts enrollment at four charter schools that could close this spring

Harney charter school is facing a budget deficit due to an enrollment shortage. The school has faced numerous warnings for failing to comply with district policies.
by Marta Jewson September 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame

Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.
by The Rev. William Barnwell September 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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