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By Lee A. Daniels George Curry Media Columnist Have you heard? Apparently large numbers of American adults are “angry” about their own circumstances and about where ... The final kick
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By Edmund W. Lewis Editor A major snowstorm headed to the Northeast this past weekend may have caused the cancellation of a Jan. 23 memorial service for African-centered scholar, noted psychiatrist and ... Heroin use adds to city’s growing crime problem
For two decades, the playground in the Holy Cross section of the Ninth Ward has been a gathering place for families seeking outdoor fun and recreation. But while the park, ... NOPD unveils plan to put more officers on the streets
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, NOPD Supt. Michael Harrison unveiled a restructuring effort aimed at increasing police presence and reducing violent crime in the city.
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