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Category: Government & Politics

$800,000 to Zulu raises many questions

Click here to read the city's request for applications, which resulted in Mayor Ray Nagin presenting Zulu with a giant check for $800,000 on Lundi Gras.
by Karen Gadbois February 19, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

The streetcar is nice, but we've missed the train

by The Editors February 19, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Streetcar expansion earned through public cooperation

by The Editors February 18, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge approves pact requiring city, School Board improve juvenile hall

by Ariella Cohen February 12, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City running months behind in paying architects

by Ariella Cohen February 12, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Catching up: Reports and ruminations from The Lens

A weekly review of our interesting, thought-provoking and original writing.
by The Editors February 12, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Distracted or disillusioned?

by The Editors February 11, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

What IS going on at City Hall?

by Karen Gadbois February 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Mitch’s Mandate

by The Editors February 9, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Rebate for new appliances comes with a financial catch

by The Editors February 9, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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