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Opinion: Newell: Cantrell admin hits French Quarter group with ridiculous attack
By Newell Normand
Source: WWL Radio
February 25, 2021
Earlier this week, Mayor Cantrell’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Joshua Cox had a press conference wherein he accused the...
Biz New Orleans: BGR Welcomes Five New Directors, Announces Officers for 2021
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
February 24, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – The Bureau of Governmental Research has announced the appointment of five new members to its board...BGR Welcomes Five New Directors, Announces Officers for 2021
February 23, 2021
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) today announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors...Fact Check: Cantrell Admin Spreads Inaccuracies about FQMD Statements Regarding Task Force Patrols
By Jenn Bentley
Source: Big Easy Magazine
February 22, 2021
The battle over security patrols in the French Quarter continues, with Mayor Cantrell’s administration remaining at odds with the...
ICYMI: Watch Replay of Ford Foundation President Darren Walker’s Speech
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
February 11, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – On Feb. 9, the Bureau of Governmental Research hosted its annual luncheon, featuring Ford Foundation President...Ford Foundation leader: Real societal change stems from attacking root causes of problems
By Jessica Williams
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
February 10, 2021
Real philanthropy doesn’t just involve throwing money at societal problems, according to Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. Effective charitable...
Watch: BGR’s 2021 Virtual Annual Luncheon with Darren Walker
February 9, 2021
On February 9, 2021, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) hosted its 2021 Virtual Annual Luncheon on Zoom Webinar,...Poco Sloss awarded The Times-Picayune Loving Cup: “He represents the best of New Orleans and her citizenry”
By John Pope
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
February 7, 2021
As far as New Orleans is concerned, the stock market’s loss is the city’s gain. Here’s why. When Poco...Council advances controversial library board appointment, announces ballot initiative to renew library tax
By Michael Isaac Stein
Source: The Lens
February 4, 2021
The New Orleans City Council Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday voted to advance the nomination of Dana Henry to...Ford Foundation president to be featured at virtual Bureau of Governmental Research annual luncheon
By Staff
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
January 22, 2021
The president of the Ford Foundation will discuss philanthropy and the public sector at an online webinar hosted by...