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Recent coverage of New Orleans from local and regional media.

WDSUbridge repairs

Louisiana DOTD to begin Crescent City Connection bridge repairs

Louisiana DOTD to begin Crescent City Connection bridge repairs WDSU

Oct 27, 2026

Verite News New Orleansstate-city relations

Uncivil war: When Louisiana attacks its most valuable asset, the city of New Orleans

Uncivil war: When Louisiana attacks its most valuable asset, the city of New Orleans Verite News New Orleans

Jul 14, 2026

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)urban waterway restoration

Urban Waters and the Lake Pontchartrain Area/New Orleans (Louisiana)

Urban Waters and the Lake Pontchartrain Area/New Orleans (Louisiana) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)

Jun 26, 2026

Shreveport Timescity governance performance ranking

These Louisiana cities are among the worst run places in U.S. Here's why

These Louisiana cities are among the worst run places in U.S. Here's why Shreveport Times

Jun 23, 2026

New Orleans City Council (.gov)special election ruling

New Orleans City Council Responds to Supreme Court of Louisiana’s Ruling That Special Election Is No

New Orleans City Council Responds to Supreme Court of Louisiana’s Ruling That Special Election Is No New Orleans City Council (.gov)

Jun 1, 2026

CNNclimate change sea-level rise planning

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. Relocation planning must start now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. Relocation planning must start now, scientists say CNN

May 25, 2026

NPRclimate relocation

Why New Orleans residents should plan to relocate now

Why New Orleans residents should plan to relocate now NPR

May 6, 2026

The Guardiansea level rise relocation study

‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds

‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds The Guardian

May 4, 2026

New Orleans CityBusinesspopulation decline

Why 5 of 6 Louisiana cities are seeing population decline in 2026

Why 5 of 6 Louisiana cities are seeing population decline in 2026 New Orleans CityBusiness

Mar 12, 2026

Louisiana Illuminatorstate legislative session advocacy

Commentary: Fighting for the New Orleans agenda during the 2026 legislative session

Commentary: Fighting for the New Orleans agenda during the 2026 legislative session Louisiana Illuminator

Mar 10, 2026

Louisiana IlluminatorNational Guard deployment extension

Louisiana National Guard to remain in New Orleans another 6 months

Louisiana National Guard to remain in New Orleans another 6 months Louisiana Illuminator

Mar 2, 2026

Office of Governor Jeff Landry (.gov)public safety / National Guard deployment

Gov. Jeff Landry Announces Extension of Louisiana National Guard Security Mission in New Orleans

Gov. Jeff Landry Announces Extension of Louisiana National Guard Security Mission in New Orleans Office of Governor Jeff Landry (.gov)

Mar 2, 2026

Community pulse

HMC-2 hotel regulations

Magazine Street / Garden District

Bywater hotels and short-term rentals

French Quarter short-term rentals

Rooming houses / university area

Commercial short-term rentals

VCE-1 short-term rentals

Commercial short-term rentals citywide

Short-term rental ban

Marigny/Treme short-term rentals and hotels

4901 Downman Road auto repair

Bywater hotels

Data center regulations

Downman Road repair shop

Magazine Street overlay

Freret Street bar

Old Gentilly Road alcohol sales

Norman C. Francis Parkway alcohol sales

West Rigolets Lighthouse

Danube/Mullet re-subdivision

St. Charles Avenue bed and breakfast

1037 Mazant Street addition

1519 Joseph Street garage

2502 Jefferson Avenue bathrooms

6019 Louisville Street fence

Winchester Park Drive setbacks

5230 Pitt Street stairs

10 Audubon Boulevard addition

41 Allard Boulevard carport and parking

5010 Freret Street parking waiver

1803 S. Carrollton Avenue conversion

Zoning Docket 077/26

Subdivision Docket 074/26

Zoning Docket 075/26

Zoning Docket 079/26

Zoning Docket 074/26

Zoning Docket 080/26

Zoning Docket 078/26

Zoning Docket 076/26

Data center text amendment

Zoning Docket 073/26 — monastery redevelopment

Zoning Docket 073/26

BZA053-26 lot split

BZA043-26 mechanical equipment variance

BZA059-26 Burthe Street appeal

BZA048-26 resubdivision

BZA056-26 side setback

BZA054-26 permeable surface

BZA039-26 subdivision

BZA049-26 unstaffed hotel