Einstein waiting for results of inspection before accepting Michoud school site
Some school officials wonder if city permits have been sought for building renovation.
Science to be key factor in lawsuit against oil and gas companies for coastal loss
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East is expected to file suit Wednesday against more than 100 oil and gas companies for contributing to the disappearance of Louisiana’s wetlands. The lawsuit argues that decades of drilling, dredging and extracting has destroyed wetlands that once provided a cushion against hurricane storm surge, forcing the agency to spend more on flood protection.
Live blog: City Council discusses funding, effectiveness of NOLA for Life programs
Councilwoman Stacy Head said a previous hearing "was more of a PR presentation."
Live blog: Sheriff’s Office budget poked, prodded in federal court
After a tongue-lashing last month from judge about delays, sheriff expected to be better prepared this week.
New principal named at Miller-McCoy Academy
Eric Greely, former New Orleans resident who moved to Missouri after Katrina, returns home to take principal's position.
Louisiana unemployment could surpass national rate as Katrina rebuilding tapers
The state has traditionally had higher unemployment than the national rate. The post-Katrina boom pushed it lower.
Fannie Williams charter unveils 2013-14 budget
School's largest expense, $2.8 million, goes for salaries.
Einstein board gets a look at Michoud campus renovations
The Lens honored for website, charter schools coverage, investigative reporting
Without our charter schools coverage, judges wrote, "parents would not be aware of the decisions being made or of the mistakes."
Zimmerman verdict a victory for ‘white fear’
Was Trayvon Martin's killing a lynching? In one way, it's worse: It was legal.
