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Walmart coming to Gentilly with the aid of a federal grant

Despite statements from three city officials that Walmart would build in Gentilly with no government assistance, the retailer is like to benefit from as $2.7 million in federal grants.
by Ariella Cohen October 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite community input, Landrieu increases NOPD spending, cuts most other areas

by Ariella Cohen October 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Thousands in improperly documented Nagin-era charges foul city's 2010 audit

by Ariella Cohen October 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

As the Saints open season, Mayor Landrieu throws support behind sports district

by Ariella Cohen September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Lower 9th Ward residents tell mayor to speed progress or lose their votes at next election

by Ariella Cohen September 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Clarkson offends crowd with remarks praising '50s as a golden age, refuses to apologize

by Ariella Cohen August 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

City bulldozes Gert Town neighborhood pool but without securing committee's OK

by Karen Gadbois August 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Feds question handling of houses transplanted from hospital footprint

by Karen Gadbois August 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School

by Steve Beatty August 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers residents unload road frustrations on mayor, who says long-term fix is expensive

by Ariella Cohen August 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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