Henry "Teddy" Stewart, a public servant whose work vastly impacted City of Kenner

City Planning Commission recommends short-term rental policy changes

The City Planning Commission reviewed transit study recommendations, suggesting the city to adopt a motion to redefine current short-term rental definitions and regulations.

Leah Chase School could close under new district framework

A measure approved by an Orleans Parish School Board committee could put the direct-run Leah Chase School at risk, despite a large donation from school supporters.

RTA board selects Justin Augustine III as CEO

Augustine previously led the RTA when it was under private management.

At City Council town halls, residents voice concern with tax hikes, make suggestions for what to pay for with funds raised

New Orleans residents voiced their frustration at the prospect of higher property taxes at two town hall meetings held by New Orleans City Councilmember over the past week about a potential millage “roll forward” which would increase property taxes.  At the town halls, held at Jesuit High School on Oct. 22 and Cabrini High School […]

'Deceased plus-one': New Orleans deathcare nonprofit to host night to remember the dead to help pay for free resources

Wake, a New Orleans nonprofit, will host its first annual fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 29. Guests are asked to remember deceased loved ones and wear “fabulous funeral finery.”