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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.

The Lens’ Week in Review: Asbestos clean-up at another Orleans Parish school

Asbestos at the Rosenwald school building, another delay in the Entergy astroturfing investigation and a column on the unanimous jury amendment. Plus a new episode of our podcast Behind The Lens.
by Marta Jewson October 20, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: ‘This is more of a poll than a study’

Economists cast doubt on the work of UNO's Hospitality Research Center. For the first time, OPSB denies industrial tax exemption. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal rules for The Lens in public records suit.
by Charles Maldonado October 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: City Planning Commission votes for tighter restrictions on short-term rentals

by Marta Jewson October 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens’ Week in Review: $15 an hour at OPSB cafeterias, but not most charter schools

An astroturfing company finds itself between feuding billionaires. And we finally learn what mayor LaToya Cantrell knew about the city's 911 director before she abruptly called for his firing last month.
by Charles Maldonado September 29, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: An anti-litter initiative that includes crime cameras

by Marta Jewson September 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens’ Week in Review: OPSB suspends four troubled schools from enrollment system

Mayor Cantrell appears to have broken state law with private Sewerage and Water Board conference calls. Group proposes strict new rules for short-term rentals.
by Charles Maldonado September 15, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: City Council again approves short-term rental freeze

by Marta Jewson September 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Some charter schools are welcoming special-needs students. It’s expensive.

by Charles Maldonado September 1, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Short-term rental group partners with platform; One fight against the S&WB

by Marta Jewson August 25, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens’ Week in Review: At mayor’s urging, 911 board abruptly fires director

by Charles Maldonado August 11, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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