Joni Hess is a journalist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She specializes in local news coverage, with a focus on topics such as transportation, education, city development, and community issues. Her work has been featured in NOLA.com, The Advocate, and the Sun Herald.
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Joni Hess's reporting primarily focuses on local government announcements, breaking news, and evolving stories related to crime, government & politics, and education in New Orleans. To effectively reach out to Joni, consider providing insights or access to sources related to local government decisions impacting the community (including funding allocation), developments in the education sector within New Orleans, or initiatives aimed at addressing crime-related issues specific to this area.
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By: Joni Hess
With over 40 years of experience in arts and education, Durham's nomination by the church stems from his ability to foster a safe environment for youth and build trust with families. In building this trust, which often takes years, Durham said he's seen first-hand how their work can disrupt a cycle of gun violence, poverty and trauma.
By: Joni Hess
Three days a week dozens of youth fill the space inside a renovated mansion on Esplanade Avenue that's home to Anna's Place Nola , an arts-focused youth program led by founder and director Darryl Durham.
By: Joni Hess
“There’s a ramp. So we can get in, but the stroller doesn't fit through the door, or we can get into the bathroom, but there's no space for the wheelchair."
By: Joni Hess
The Uptown-Riverfront streetcar line returned to service Monday as the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority races to have all streetcar routes fully operational before Super Bowl LIX and the peak
By: Joni Hess
New Orleans officials on Wednesday advanced a $61 million project to make New Orleans East service roads safer and more accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists, drawing mixed reactions from residents
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has ousted its longtime attorney, weeks after news broke that the FBI is investigating the agency after a year of turmoil and leadership changes.
By: Joni Hess
Nearly 60 new electric vehicle chargers are coming to New Orleans as part of a $9.3 million federal grant that could help the city get closer to its goal of
New Orleans officials have announced the Martin Luther King Jr. parade scheduled for Monday is canceled ahead of the winter freeze next week.
By: Joni Hess
When smoke from area wildfires billowed over the hills near Ashley Livingston-Litwin's home in Los Angeles, she quickly evacuated at local officials' orders — the first time the New Orleans
By: Joni Hess
As record-breaking snow bombarded the New Orleans metro Tuesday, some areas began experiencing internet outages, a Cox spokesperson said.
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