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A behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life at The Lens. This category shares the reporting process, editorial decisions, and collaborative work that shape investigative journalism.

We’re 5 and fabulous! Join us for our anniversary and a special birthday

We'll be toasting two milestones on Jan. 21 at The Rusty Nail, and we hope you can be there.
by Anne Mueller January 5, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Disclosure about The Lens and Loyola University

by Steve Beatty December 17, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens adds property sales map to The Vault

It's never been easier to track real estate sales in your neighborhood. Search by any text, price or date and see the results on a map. This is the latest addition to The Vault, our open-data initiative.
by Steve Myers September 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Loyola student covering charter schools for The Lens wins national honor

Senior in mass communication wins First Amendment honor for tenacity regarding open-meetings laws.
by The Editors September 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens plans news conference to launch new salary database as part of The Vault

Our open-data initiative will soon include a searchable list of city employees and their budgeted pay.
by Steve Beatty July 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens a finalist in eight Press Club of New Orleans award categories

Including best local news site, which we have won the past two years.
by Steve Myers June 19, 2014 Updated December 26, 2023

The Lens makes changes but continues focus on in-depth, public-service journalism

We're suspending some features while expanding unique, data-driven reporting you won't find anywhere else.
by Steve Beatty June 13, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens launches The Vault to bring greater openness to government contracting

Starting with the city of New Orleans, we're uploading thousands of government contracts to make it easier to keep tabs on how local governments spend your money. What will you find?
by Steve Myers June 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

How The Lens is using Google Consumer Surveys to generate revenue

It's part of our path to sustainability.
by Steve Myers May 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Michael Sartisky leaves board of The Lens; CPA Bev Nichols becomes a director

The Lens board of directors welcomes a longtime supporter of our nonprofit newsroom.
by The Editors April 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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