| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
History lesson: There’s new life ahead for a storied French Quarter building. Stephanie Riegel writes about the Historic New Orleans Collection’s plans for the former home of K-Paul’s Kitchen. Holding back: Thousands of Louisiana third-graders faced the possibility of being held back a year due to their reading scores. Patrick Wall tells us why many of them can now move on to the fourth grade. Essence closes out: The Essence Festival of Culture, an annual July 4th happening in New Orleans, wrapped up Sunday night. Check for continued coverage today on Nola.com. Saints’ youth movement: Now that Independence Day is behind us, it’s time to move on to the next big thing: Saints training camp starts soon. Saints beat writer Matthew Paras looks today at the team’s cornerbacks, where some young players will have to step up for the defense to be successful. 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 great offer. Be awesome today, BW | 