City council to drop controversial proposal for surveillance cameras at businesses that sell booze
Opponents said the cameras would’ve infringed on people’s privacy.
Criminal complaint filed with Louisiana Attorney General over Cannizzaro’s use of fake subpoenas
Two people allege that prosecutors committed forgery, intimidated witnesses and obstructed justice by sending crime victims and witnesses so-called “DA subpoenas."
Einstein could lose two charter schools over its busing dispute with the school district
The school district could look for another organization to run the schools or let one start up new schools in their place.
Emerging Audubon Park plan: long on ‘amenities,’ short on green space
Study shows shockingly little land left open for unrestricted uses.
Harney charter school is in trouble with the Orleans Parish school district for financial management
The school district wants to know whether it still has a side contract with its chief financial officer, which is the subject of a state ethics investigation.
Plessy Community School hires interim head of school for permanent post
Larisa Gray turned down the job, so Meghan Raychaudhuri will assume the top spot permanently.
After Parkland, no Louisiana legislators have tried to revise law that allows 17-year-olds to possess handguns
Louisiana is one of seven states that allow 17-year-olds to possess handguns. There's no minimum age to possess shotguns or rifles.
Jane Jacobs’ victories against Robert Moses saved a city and also empowered women
The "housewife" who took on the "Master Builder."
Lens board names Nicholas Peddle as interim executive director
The Lens is working to expand its reach and financial support from community members.
New Orleans City Council to consider limited rollback on Airbnb licenses
Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell says she’ll call for a study of short-term rentals in New Orleans.
