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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

Prior owner of 1 demolished "Treme" house says city seized double he was trying to fix

by Ariella Cohen April 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

2 council members frustrated with tear-down tendencies

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority should be developing houses not demolishing them, said two City Council members this week, as they considered a demolition request from the agency and a potential new owner.

by Karen Gadbois December 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City tries to address homeowner's elevation hassles

by Karen Gadbois May 19, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City's double standard hangs up dozens of Road Home sales and renovations

by Karen Gadbois April 22, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

NORA's $30 million award not quite for blight

by The Editors January 21, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019