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New Orleans Health Department launches a misoprostol map

To assist physicians and patients, the NOHD announces the launch of a map of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, which pinpoints pharmacies that are stocked with the controlled substance misoprostol.
by La'Shance Perry January 16, 2025 Updated January 16, 2025

Councilmember Kristin Palmer to be guest speaker at upcoming Newsmakers event

Lens reporter Charles Maldonado will conduct an interview with Councilwoman Palmer starting at 8 a.m., followed by an audience Q-and-A.
by Eileen Loh January 8, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Council vows to keep closer eye on Algiers Development District

by Steve Beatty August 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Two council members continue work stoppage

More reporters than City Council members attended today’s non-meeting of the city’s legislative branch, which again was stymied by the absence of Jon Johnson and Cynthia Hedge-Morrell.
by Karen Gadbois May 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Johnson and Hedge-Morrell continue City Council stalemate

by Steve Beatty May 16, 2012 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

Despite public's pleas for basic repairs, mayor wants to cut public works spending

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

New Orleans will soon boast bigger libraries — which will soon need bigger budgets

by Ariella Cohen November 4, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council OK's St. Charles Avenue demolition

by Karen Gadbois November 3, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

With 20 percent ignoring costs, council pushes city to collect delinquent trash fees

by Matt Davis November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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