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Category: Inside the News Room

Week in Review: Affordable housing to $500 per night Airbnb; fake subpoenas in Jefferson Parish

by Charles Maldonado June 9, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Week in Review: Super Bowl 2024; Are “super-natives” loving the city to death?

Reporter Charles Maldonado received an award for his investigation into fake subpoenas.
by Marta Jewson June 2, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens’ exposé of astroturfing campaign spurs city inquiry and gains national attention

Our investigation into the paid actor scandal is now the most-read story in The Lens' history.
by Steve Myers May 25, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens’ Steve Myers has been selected for a prestigious journalism fellowship at Harvard

He’ll study how investigative news sites like The Lens can reach civic-minded audiences.
by Board of Directors May 2, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens to celebrate eight years of accountability at April 25 birthday event

by Nicholas Peddle April 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens board names Nicholas Peddle as interim executive director

The Lens is working to expand its reach and financial support from community members.
by Board of Directors March 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Steve Beatty departs The Lens; board seeks leader for investigative newsroom

We will continue our watchdog reporting.
by Steve Myers August 15, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens receives top honors for investigative, continuing coverage from New Orleans Press Club

The Lens picked up seven awards.
by Steve Myers July 10, 2017 Updated December 28, 2023

Help us raise $25,000 by May 31 to #fightfakenews

by Anne Mueller April 25, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Join us to discuss how climate change is altering the way Louisianians eat

Join us on April 20 to ask questions and learn more.
by Anne Mueller April 6, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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