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Here’s our latest map of Airbnb applications in New Orleans

Under a law that goes into effect next month, all short-term rentals must be registered with the city.
by Charles Maldonado March 20, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Hilcorp seeks dredging permit a year after dragging drilling barge through shallow water

Members of the Louisiana Oystermen Association said the state should reject it because of the company’s history of problems.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 18, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Standing tall on the front lines of justice in an unjust system

Jailed for months without trial, 'James' is rescued by Public Defenders.
by Jacob McCarty March 17, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Here’s a map of everyone in New Orleans who has applied so far for a license to rent their home on Airbnb

The city is taking applications now. It will start enforcing the new rules on April 1.
by Charles Maldonado March 16, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

School district outlines ethical safeguards after Lens report on ties between central office and charter group

Orleans Parish School Board members don’t appear concerned about the employees’ involvement in a charter application.
by Marta Jewson March 16, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

State says ReNEW Schools broke law by meeting privately to interview CEO candidates

ReNEW was formally notified of the violation Tuesday.
by Marta Jewson March 15, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish school district broke state rules by extending charter application deadline without permission

The schedule was set by the state board of education, and districts had to get permission to divert from it.
by Marta Jewson March 13, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

KKK wizard David Duke’s 1990 run foreshadowed pro-Trump passion

Vintage Duke documentary to be screened Tuesday at Loyola.
by Bess Carrick March 13, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Behind the Zulu blackface flap: liberal guilt, clueless outsiders

Does Ann Tuennerman have something to atone for?
by C.W. Cannon March 10, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW Schools board set to hire Kevin Guitterrez as CEO at meeting tonight

Until now, the selection process has taken place in private, which appears to violate the state Open Meetings Law.
by Marta Jewson March 9, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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