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Extreme caution: Handle with care—the billboard that is

by Karen Gadbois September 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Demolition of St. Charles Avenue mansion debated and deferred

by Karen Gadbois August 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Months-long blight fight pushes Mid-City man into ranks of New Orleans' homeless

by Karen Gadbois March 21, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Curtain is rung down on TV mansion; other structures also approved for demolition

by Karen Gadbois January 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Demolition of St. Charles Avenue landmark denied — for now; Council appeal likely

by Karen Gadbois October 4, 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

Speed bump slows dozers closing in on Gert Town public pool

by Karen Gadbois August 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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