Police chief, council differ on raises, though talk is just hypothetical
Also, City Council members push to have 311 become more responsive to citizen complaints.
A clear need for mental-health facilities presents an obvious use for Charity
This is the second in a series of reader commentaries that seek solutions for remaking the downtown landmark.
Pupil count lower than expected
Lower enrollment at Miller McCoy results in less money to the school.
Treme house demolished illegally by nonprofit that scored federal dollars to renovate it
Providence Community Housing lacked a demolition permit as it reduced a vintage house to a stack of timbers, saying the structure was too far gone.
Council questions court clerk and worker comp spending plans for coming year
Proposed budget for 2014 reflects steady-state view of city finances.
Enrollment means more money for Hynes
Increase in per-pupil funds means surplus for Lakeview charter.
Move now to turn Charity into City Hall, and work on finding other tenants from there
This opinion article was written in response to The Lens' request for ideas on how best to reuse Charity Hospital.
Wright school dealing with behavior issues
Adults patrol corner on school mornings.
Karr rebuilding plans move forward
Construction to replace Algiers school must begin by June 30.
Honore delivers startlingly radical call to action against forces destroying coast
The need to resist Big Oil and the Jindal administration's shameless pandering to it has begun to forge a broad-spectrum political alliance.
