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THE LENS: Studies show link between pollution and COVID-19 mortality
Where you live could determine how well you fare against COVID-19. That was the conclusion of a recently published Harvard study that…
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Behind The Lens episode 79: Mayday, May Day
“War” on coronavirus cases at New Orleans’ jail, the COVID slide for schoolkids, and musicians’ commentary on surviving the crisis.…
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Podcast: How New Orleans Musicians Handle The COVID-19 Crisis
Right now musicians, not only in New Orleans, but all over the world are struggling. They are all trying to…
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THE LENS: New Orleans Police Department to end ‘informational’ checkpoints
The New Orleans Police Department is ending the use of “informational vehicle checkpoints” that were announced last week, NOPD spokesperson…
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THE LENS: No answers yet on when New Orleans evictions may resume
Following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement that the state’s stay at home order will remain effective through at least May 15, the…
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THE LENS: As officials consider plans for reopening, many unanswered questions remain
As Louisiana gears up to reopen in phases, new studies in other states would suggest that Louisianians, particularly those in…
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Behind THE LENS episode 78: Podcasting In Place
OPSB’s rocky online meeting, Convention Center developments, medical waste buildup and Jazz Festing in Place: yet another wild week of…
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Termites Are Coming
Have you seen them yet? These creepy, crawling, flying pests that will eat you out of house and home? TERMITES…
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THE LENS: Convention Center puts hotel development on hold and donates $1 million for coronavirus relief, but fails to satisfy local coalition
The governing board of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center is pressing pause on behind-the-scenes negotiations with a…
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THE LENS: At hospitals and on the curb, pandemic leads to more medical waste
Local hospitals are running through personal protective equipment at alarming rates in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. That fact ultimately translates…
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