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Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

Masks, small groups, no contact sports: what summer camps look like in phase one

Specific guidance focuses on limiting group sizes, daily health checks and increased sanitation. If able, all children over the age of two should wear cloth masks.
by Marta Jewson May 14, 2020 Updated May 14, 2020

New Orleans will start reopening the economy on Saturday. Here’s what Phase I will look like.

The city will add some restrictions on top of the state-wide ones, including a moratorium on casino operations.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 12, 2020 Updated May 12, 2020

NOLA Public Schools district projects years of revenue declines as COVID-19 devastates local economy

A state report projects the largest sales tax losses across the state will occur in Orleans Parish.
by Marta Jewson May 12, 2020 Updated May 12, 2020

Oakdale inmate dies from COVID-19 two days after scheduled release

‘I would like for you to put in bold letters that we do hold the prison responsible for this,’ the man’s son told The Lens.
by Nick Chrastil May 12, 2020 Updated May 12, 2020

New Orleans to begin reopening the economy May 16, but with more restrictions than rest of state

Cantrell's announcement came just hours before Governor John Bel Edwards announced the end of the state-wide stay at home order.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 11, 2020 Updated May 11, 2020

Scientists race for vaccine, but still struggle to understand how new virus works

New complications seen in a small number of children just one recent wrinkle in learning about what COVID-19 does.
by Leslie Cardé May 8, 2020 Updated May 9, 2020

Majority of New Orleans charter schools agree to common calendar for next school year, district says

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s unclear if students will return to classrooms in the fall.
by Marta Jewson May 8, 2020 Updated May 8, 2020

Panelists assess coronavirus’ impact on prisons, jails, and criminal justice reform efforts

Nearly 350 state prisoners have tested positive, 80 in New Orleans jail.
by Nick Chrastil May 7, 2020 Updated May 7, 2020

Council gives mayor initial green light to borrow $100 million to cover budget shortfalls, calls for extension of eviction moratorium

by Michael Isaac Stein May 7, 2020 Updated May 7, 2020

New Orleans left out of formal statewide protections against electricity shutoffs and late fees during COVID-19 crisis

New Orleans, unlike most of the state, is relying on assurances from Entergy instead of mandating protections through regulatory action.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 7, 2020 Updated May 19, 2020

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