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Government & Politics

Neighbors prevail as city strips permit from Treme mansion's oversized pool house

by Karen Gadbois December 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputies working private, off-duty details pay into fund used by sheriff for questionable discretionary spending

by Matt Davis December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Romney a GOP lock? Unpredictability is only sure thing in politics

by Mark Moseley December 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Park regulations that got Occupiers evicted are little known and rarely enforced

by The Editors December 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Road warriors: City officials score $52 million for repairs to flood-damaged side streets

by Ariella Cohen December 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

So you think Mitt’s got it sewed up? Get ready for GOP seams to rip

by Mark Moseley December 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite previous grumbling, council meeting verges on love-fest in passing budget

by Ariella Cohen December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Black Sabbath dawns — yep, your father’s Black Sabbath!

Reliable sources inform me that Black Sabbath, the inventors of heavy metal, will headline The Voodoo Experience music festival in 2012.
by Mark Moseley December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Parking lots? An aquarium? Enviro groups question state bids for spending BP bucks

by The Editors December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Fresh testing shows persistent formaldehyde contamination in region's FEMA trailers

by Ariella Cohen November 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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