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Posted inTransportation

Pilot program to offer free transit for youths beginning next year

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

Could eliminating the cost of transit fares help New Orleans’ youth thrive as they navigate educational and employment opportunities? That’s the case that transit advocacy group Ride New Orleans and partner organizations have been making for more than a year. Soon, they will have a chance to put it to the test. Next year, the […]

Posted inCommunity Life

Community groups seek to revitalize New Orleans East waterways

Minh-Nate-Ha by Minh Ha November 14, 2023November 14, 2023
Posted inTransportation

RTA: Rampart streetcar to reopen in January

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 13, 2023November 13, 2023
Posted inCommunity Life

‘It’s been hard to have these conversations’: Three local perspectives on Israel-Palestine

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 7, 2023November 7, 2023
Posted inCommunity Life

Without reopening timeline, Central City Library closure frustrates residents

Minh-Nate-Ha by Minh Ha November 2, 2023November 9, 2023
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Posted inNews

‘There’s no end in sight’: Entergy bills rising at historic pace

Michael Isaac Stein by Michael Isaac Stein November 2, 2023November 3, 2023
Posted inHealth

UMC nurses seeking union say hospital ignoring safety, staffing complaints

Avatar photo by Drew Costley October 31, 2023October 31, 2023
Posted inCriminal Justice

Bike ride for criminal justice returns to Angola, after long hiatus

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick October 28, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inCivil Rights

Trans activists say Landry governorship could be ‘devastating,’ but they are preparing to fight

Avatar photo by Drew Costley October 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inElections

After 50-plus years of Election Days, it still doesn’t get old for one poll worker

Khalil-Gillon by Khalil Gillon October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

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