| BY JEFF ADELSON | Staff writer |
Moreno makes it official: New Orleans City Council member Helena Moreno formally launched her mayoral bid on Wednesday, kicking off the race to replace Mayor LaToya Cantrell, James Finn reports. Charters closed: The Orleans Parish School Board voted to shut down two charter schools at the end of this month, forcing about 100 students to change schools mid-year. Jefferson political jockeying: It's traditional for the Jefferson Parish's at-large council members to take turns as chairperson. But Jennifer Van Vrancken won't be taking on that role next year as tensions with her colleagues simmer. A 'Gatsby mountain lodge': Ian McNulty take a look at the Husky, a new restaurant on Freret Street with a luxury aesthetic. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Jeff | 