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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.
Week in Review: Affordable housing to $500 per night Airbnb; fake subpoenas in Jefferson Parish
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.
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.
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.
The Lens to celebrate eight years of accountability at April 25 birthday event
Lens board names Nicholas Peddle as interim executive director
The Lens is working to expand its reach and financial support from community members.
Steve Beatty departs The Lens; board seeks leader for investigative newsroom
We will continue our watchdog reporting.
Lens receives top honors for investigative, continuing coverage from New Orleans Press Club
The Lens picked up seven awards.
