 | BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer |
New ban: Louisiana leaders are cracking down on distractions behind the wheel. Starting this summer, you could get penalized for holding your phone while driving, Alyse Pfeil reports.
Summer camp closures: Some summer camps in New Orleans abruptly shut down this week due to funding issues, leaving families scrambling to find other options, Joni Hess reports.
First female chief: The Causeway has its first female chief. She told us about her experience, top priorities and how she — like others — hates having to shut down the bridge, Bob Warren reports.
New restaurant: Not sure where to eat this weekend in New Orleans? An eclectic restaurant is opening in a Mid-City shotgun house that’s lived many lives, Ian McNulty reports.
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