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Investigations
In-depth reporting that uncovers the truth behind complex issues affecting New Orleans and beyond. This category features stories grounded in evidence, accountability, and public interest—where photography and journalism come together to reveal what’s often hidden in plain sight.
Four online newsrooms form cooperative to strengthen and promote journalism
The Lens teaming with WWNO, cultural nonprofit site NolaVie to broaden coverage
Councilman connected to nine blighted buildings in the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood
IG's report slams Sheriff Gusman and Judge Sens for hiring wives
The Lens honored with Murrow Award for investigative report
Katrina Cottages: Years late and $1 million over budget in the 9th Ward
An emergency housing program finally reaches the market at a cost half again as high as budgeted.
Despite $200,000 in recovery grants, Treme mansion faces demolition
Whether a Treme house gets demolished or purposely dismantled -- in spite of the city's stop-work order -- it's clear that thousands in rebuilding money isn't saving an architectural gem.
Lens honored with top award for reporting on story about struggling 9th Ward homeowner
Education nonprofit ‘struggling for survival’ and under investigation
A nonprofit organization that earned acclaim tutoring students has drastically cut its programs because, former employees say, it lacked financial acumen and suffered from its leader’s extravagant spending.
