No new signs can go up before Monday hearing; social-justice attorney wants them all taken down.
Posted inSchools
Orleans Parish School Board finding itself in the unusual role of a salesman
With more charters than ever eligible to return to the board, school officials looking for the best deal.
Posted inSchools
A holiday ritual for many charter schools: Deciding whether to leave the RSD
Three dozen charter schools face the decision to leave the Recovery School District if they want.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mayor’s $537 million budget sails through City Council, wins approval
However, it doesn’t have money for a few high-dollar court judgments that the city must pay soon.
Posted inSchools
Two more charter boards stick with RSD, while two others think about it another month
Twenty school boards have a little over a month to decide whether they want to stay with the RSD or return to the auspices of the Orleans Parish School Board.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Auto ‘rapture’ along Magazine Street? CZO parking changes seem to bank on it
The changes to parking regulations in the current draft are a developer’s dream — and a neighborhood nightmare.
Posted inEnvironment
Property-tax vote in St. Bernard will affect flood protection across entire east bank
Voters considering a Dec. 6 question to raise property tax that pays for levee operation and maintenance.
Posted inEnvironment
Property-tax vote in St. Bernard will affect flood protection across entire east bank
Voters considering a Dec. 6 question to raise property tax that pays for levee operation and maintenance.
Posted inEnvironment, Events
Live stream: Attorney suing oil and gas industry talks with Lens reporter (video)
Join us as part of our monthly Breakfast with the Newsmakers series
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Civil Service Commission revotes on controversial issue, offers little info
After being criticized for surprise measure two weeks ago, board revotes but has little information.