Small businesses were encouraged to sign on to a settlement process that precluded filing separate lawsuits. After the deadline for filing such suits, BP has tried to change the rules.
Yards paved to make un-permitted parking spaces dominate One Stop agenda
The city notified the building owner of the violations five years ago. The adjudication hearing is set for tomorrow. Fines could come to $500 a day.
Scientists fear BP blowout killed far more birds than officially reported
The high productivity of Gulf estuaries means scavengers are abundant and quickly dispose of carcasses.
Success Prep eyes tech needs and new school sign as possible uses of windfall
Elevator repair costs rise, but no students currently require its use between floors. Better school soundproofing planned.
McDonogh City Park narrows search for new management to two candidates
The New Orleans Charter Schools Foundation is close to choosing a charter management organization to take over McDonogh City Park Academy in the coming school year. The two finalists, Crescent City Schools and ReNEW Schools, made presentations to the board at its monthly meeting, March 18. The search began in January and by February, the […]
Newcomb Boulevard fence comes down
Newcomb will be open to traffic, though a proposal is pending to make it one-way.
Cash infusion from RSD helps swing CLA budget outlook from red to black
An adjustment in the RSD’s per-pupil expulsion funding made a big difference, according to Crescent Leadership’s CFO.
Landrieu looking for three tax increases to pay for consent decrees, pensions
Mayor pushing legislative efforts to increase revenues, rather than making cuts to city services.
BP oil spill choked off important pelican nesting sites on Louisiana coast
Brown pelicans were thriving on islands in Barataria Bay when BP’s oil well blew out in 2010. The oil that coated mangroves delivered the death blow to islands that already were eroding. A restoration plan is short on funding.
OPSB budgeting error makes for $3 million FirstLine Schools revenue windfall
Financial breathing room allows for delay in sale of Katrina-devastated New Orleans Charter School site.