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Posted inEnvironment

‘Flying the plane while we’re building it’: The battle to keep New Orleanians cool during the heat crisis

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

This year, however, there was another almost unprecedented challenge: extreme heat. This summer saw extended periods of high temperatures and heat indexes above 120.

Posted inCriminal Justice

New legal challenge to controversial jail building moved from state to federal court

Michael Isaac Stein by Michael Isaac Stein September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Posted inCulture

‘Potholes and Power’: How the city’s roadwork woes get fixed via Instagram

Rich Webster by Richard A. Webster August 25, 2023September 1, 2023
Posted inHealth

Outdoor workers struggle during ‘hottest summer’ they can remember

Nigell Moses, fellowAvatar photo by Nigell Moses and Drew Costley August 16, 2023August 16, 2023
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Posted inNews

Councilmember who sponsored ‘Nightwatch’ ordinance says he no longer works for TV company

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov August 15, 2023August 16, 2023
Posted inPolitics

Mayor’s Office wants new ‘Nightwatch’ contract despite privacy concerns in EMS reality show

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov August 10, 2023August 11, 2023
Posted inPolitics

City budget town halls marked by low attendance, occasional frustration

Khalil-GillonNigell Moses, fellow by Khalil Gillon and Nigell Moses August 9, 2023August 11, 2023
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Posted inNews

Cantrell administration asks employees to sign nondisclosure agreements, raising concerns about intimidation

Michael Isaac Stein by Michael Isaac Stein July 27, 2023July 28, 2023
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Posted inCriminal Justice

NOPD use of facial recognition leads to zero arrests in nine months

Michael Isaac Stein by Michael Isaac Stein July 26, 2023July 26, 2023
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Posted inPolitics

As mayor starts budget meetings, advocates urge leaders to value community input

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov July 24, 2023July 25, 2023

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