By: Allen Johnson 

 The sweeping federal indictment of Assessor Betty Jefferson, 70, her brother, Mose Jefferson, 66, and her daughter, Angela Coleman, 53, accuses the trio of stealing public housing and education funds — starting before she was first elected to the office more than a decade ago. Read the rest of this entry »

Artist Reggie Ford and girlfriend Kerri Jones next to Reggie’s “Reflection of the City,” on display in the lobby of the New Orleans Hilton Riverfront. Photo courtesy Pontchartrain Pete and Streetcar Art.

The Young Leadership Council’s “A Streetcar Named Inspire” project is in full swing around the city this weekend. For a first look at some of the installations (and a guide to the addresses where they can be seen), check out Streetcar Art.