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Category: Inside the News Room
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.
The Lens presents a unique event series, Breakfast with the Newsmakers
Knight Foundation awards $50,000 to create local government contract database
We'll upload as many government contracts as possible to help the public see who's spending taxpayer dollars.
Watch live video of Rising Tide 8 conference Saturday
Panels on charter school accountability and New Orleans' economy; keynote address by Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.
The Lens honored for website, charter schools coverage, investigative reporting
Without our charter schools coverage, judges wrote, "parents would not be aware of the decisions being made or of the mistakes."
The Lens named finalist for 6 Press Club of New Orleans awards
Categories include Investigative reporting, best news site, best blog affiliated with a news site, continuing news coverage, community news and social media.
The Lens’ growing audience, collaborations show vibrant news scene in New Orleans
The Lens has tripled its audience, not counting the thousands we reach through print, TV and radio.
Reporter Charles Maldonado joins The Lens to hold government accountable
Staff expansion continues as more readers, donors and partners appreciate out work.
Now in our fourth year, The Lens has new website, office, funding
A site that's easier to view on phones and tablets, a new daily news roundup, more than $1 million in new pledges.
