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A space for stories, images, and ideas that defy easy classification. This category gathers work in progress, spontaneous moments, and pieces that don’t fit neatly elsewhere—but still add depth, context, and creativity to the overall story.

Proposed ordinance would require city vehicle fleet to go electric

The City Council will also consider a non-binding resolution encouraging the city government to use 100 percent renewable energy for city buildings and operations by 2025.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 19, 2022 Updated January 19, 2022

At budget hearing, council raises privacy, cost concerns over ‘smart cities’ proposal

A proposal under consideration by the Cantrell administration would create a city-led internet service and lead to the installation of thousands of ‘smart’ devices that could collect data on residents.
by Michael Isaac Stein November 11, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption

by Michael Isaac Stein July 12, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Suspended $24M state rental assistance program has only disbursed $115,000 in New Orleans

State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 22, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

Police release body cam footage from expressway clash with protesters

Video released after criticism for use of tear gas, projectiles.
by Charles Maldonado June 10, 2020 Updated June 10, 2020

Los desastres naturales afectan a la salud mental. Cuéntanos de tu experiencia

Estamos investigando las consecuencias sobre el estrés que tienen los incendios forestales, los huracanes, las inundaciones, y ahora, además, el COVID-19. Necesitamos tu ayuda.
by Charles Maldonado and Dean Russell May 5, 2020 Updated May 5, 2020

Photos: See inside the Convention Center coronavirus medical facility and U.S. Navy housing units

The state is retrofitting the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center to house coronavirus patients who are still in recovery and need supervision, but don't need to the acute care of a hospital setting.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 4, 2020 Updated April 4, 2020

The Convention Center coronavirus step-down center: How will it work, and what’s the cost?

Contracts finalized this week total $76 million for the first month, though much of that is likely to be covered by the federal government.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 30, 2020 Updated March 30, 2020

Weak grading policy prompts district review of all high school promotion plans

One high school administrator said the district told her to change school policy in what may have been an overstep.
by Marta Jewson February 7, 2020 Updated February 7, 2020

City Council creates special committee to examine the Hard Rock collapse

The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 29, 2020 Updated January 29, 2020

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