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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.

As The Lens marks another birthday, here’s a look at what we’ve done and what’s to come

Join us this evening as we celebrate seven years of dogged, independent journalism.
by Steve Beatty March 23, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

News ‘n’ Brews, an informal happy hour with Lens reporters, is Feb. 16

by Anne Mueller February 3, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens lawsuit over city’s purchasing records kicked back for a thorough hearing

Appeals court said judge didn't take all evidence into consideration before ruling for the reporters
by Marta Jewson December 21, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Donate to The Lens through Jan. 19, and the Knight Foundation will double your gift

National media philanthropy is hoping to bolster solid local reporting in the face of fake news.
by Steve Beatty December 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Join The Lens in the fight for an open and accountable government

by Steve Beatty November 11, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens and Ukrainian journalists trade tips on reporting stories, using public records

The Lens' Charles Maldonado and Karen Gadbois traveled to Ukraine to discussed The Lens' work.
by Marta Jewson November 5, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens has a unique election map, and we need your help to keep it going

No other news outlet gives you real-time, neighborhood-level results on Election Day.
by Steve Beatty October 28, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens wins 10 Press Club awards, including four first-place trophies

The honors were given out at the 58th Annual Excellence in Journalism event.
by Steve Beatty July 11, 2016 Updated December 26, 2023

National journalism organization dedicates support for The Lens’ lawsuit against city

The $10,000 grant announced today will help finance the ongoing battle over purchasing records that the city refuses to release.
by Marta Jewson April 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens enters seventh year of operation; announces expanded board of directors

Annual event is one more way we work to engage with the community we serve.
by Steve Beatty March 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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