In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses a new program offering free transit passes to New Orleans' youth. The post Porch Poppin’: RTA offering free bus passes to young people appeared first on Verite News ..read more

The presidential race is not the only election on the ballot in New Orleans. School board races will shape the future of public education in the city. The post Let’s put the public back into public education appeared first on Verite News ..read more

In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses a New Orleans gospel legend. The post Porch Poppin’: Raymond Myles would have been a star appeared first on Verite News ..read more

Although the New Orleans Police Department said there have been no instances of harassment reported in the city, Haitian residents are worried that others will believe the rumors. The post In Trump and Vance comments, Haitians in New Orleans see old stereotypes repeated appeared first on Verite News ..read more

The New Orleans City Council filed a request Monday with the city’s health department to “investigate and study any delay of care issues related to the classification of the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as dangerous Schedule IV controlled substances.”  The post New Orleans offers help to doctors fearful of new abortion drug law; Murrill says ‘problem doesn’t exist’ appeared first on Verite News ..read more

Devin Davis says he aims to tackle Cancer Alley pollution and home insurance rates if elected to Congress. The post Can a progressive upstart defeat Troy Carter in the 2nd District? appeared first on Verite News ..read more

Jefferson Parish exit leaves board membership below its legal requirement. The post RTA board stalled from doing business for the second time this year appeared first on Verite News ..read more

The New Orleans saxophonist only began playing music after military service. The post Alvin ‘Red’ Tyler helped define the sounds of rock ‘n’ roll appeared first on Verite News ..read more

The 6th Ward Steppers hosted a farewell second line dedicated to the lead singer of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly that drew a crowd down a stretch of North Claiborne Avenue in Treme. The post Hundreds gather for second line dedicated to Frankie Beverly appeared first on Verite News ..read more

Born in 1875 in Mississippi, Dr. Joseph Hardin moved to New Orleans when he was 15. Five years later, he was promoting the Republican Party, organizing the Dryades YMCA and fighting racial bias in Louisiana elections. The post Dr. Joseph Hardin’s legacy continues to thrive in New Orleans  appeared first on Verite News ..read more