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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.

Week in Review: State looking into Kennedy High practices in midst of grade fixing investigation

Plus, a state environmental review of a former dump site being eyed as a school athletic field. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
by Charles Maldonado June 1, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Bywater affordable housing development takes a big step forward

by Marta Jewson May 25, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Watchdog group says Orleans court drug-testing methods could lead to false positives

Plus, an update on the habitual offender law, the next steps on short-term rentals and a new episode of our weekly podcast, Behind The Lens.
by Charles Maldonado May 18, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Entergy New Orleans could face $2 million fine over frequent outages

by Marta Jewson May 11, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Low water pressure adding to delays in school lead filter project

Plus, short-term rentals and Mayor Cantrell's infrastructure deal. A GiveNOLA Day reminder. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
by Charles Maldonado May 4, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Cantrell unrepentant over unannounced traffic camera changes

by Marta Jewson April 27, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Parents anxiously await OneApp results

by Marta Jewson April 20, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Fired New Beginnings ‘whistleblower’ asks board to rehire him

by Marta Jewson April 13, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: After Lens and WWL-TV investigations, charter school network CEO suspended

by Charles Maldonado April 6, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: How have the City Council’s utility consultants kept their contracts for so long?

by Charles Maldonado March 30, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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