In-depth news and investigations for New Orleans | The Lens
Dec 21, 2024 · More News About the Lens The Lens aims to engage and empower the residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. We provide the information and analysis necessary to …
Compare 2024 school performance scores for New Orleans charters
Nov 20, 2024 · Though its score climbed a little, the NOLA Public Schools district received the same grade, a C, from the state of Louisiana for the third year in a row. The state’s A-F letter …
Neighborhoods Watched
Oct 21, 2021 · Project by Michael Isaac Stein, Caroline Sinders and Winnie Yoe. October 21, 2021 “What’s up with these cameras?” That’s what Dee Dee Green remembers thinking the …
About Us - The Lens
The Lens is the New Orleans area’s first nonprofit, nonpartisan public-interest newsroom, dedicated to unique investigative and explanatory journalism. Our mission is to educate, …
Behind The Lens episode 257: ‘Creating new reefs’
Nov 22, 2024 · This week on Behind The Lens, off the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana, “Cajun Coral” – a highly customizable type of 3D-printed concrete – is creating new reefs, slowly …
Living Memories - The Lens
May 23, 2024 · Jarmarrie Gordon, a sophomore and student leader, is furious about the Living School closure. “I am honestly angry that a complete stranger could take a look at our test …
Neighborhoods Watched: Safety
Oct 21, 2021 · Project by Michael Isaac Stein, Caroline Sinders and Winnie Yoe. October 21, 2021. Clint Carter was suffering from diabetic nerve pain and waiting for a ride to the hospital …
About The Lens’ property sales search tool
Click here to access The Lens’ property transactions tool. Why is The Lens publishing property transactions? We created this tool as part of our ongoing effort to make public records more …
Louisiana’s inland, non-tidal wetlands are most at risk to lose ...
Oct 18, 2023 · Louisiana’s inland wetlands are at risk of losing federal protections, after a court decision changed the way wetlands are legally defined. The change, which took effect last …
Cantrell wins second term as mayor - The Lens
Nov 13, 2021 · New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was elected to serve a second term on Saturday, defeating 13 challengers to avoid a runoff next month. The outcome is no surprise.