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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 16, 2024

You might have some questions about The 51st, and we have some hopefully sufficient answers. You can learn more, watch our video (!) and donate here: givebutter.com/The51st

51stnews's tweet image. You might have some questions about The 51st, and we have some hopefully sufficient answers. You can learn more, watch our video (!) and donate here: givebutter.com/The51st

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 18

OPINION: "Failing to fund semi-open primaries during this budget cycle will leave voters feeling disenfranchised and disaffected when our democracy is most fragile," writes Lisa Rice. 51st.news/opinion-respec…

51stnews's tweet card. The D.C. Council has voted to fund one part of Initiative 83. But another crucial aspect of the law is still in limbo.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 12

OPINION: Yana Tarakanova, a professional restaurant server at Hank’s Oyster Bar in Washington, D.C., argues that Initiative 82 is a confusing and misleading measure. 51st.news/opinion-initia…

51stnews's tweet card. The law eliminating D.C.'s tipped wage has actually reduced my income.

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The 51st@51stnews · 14 h

At our recent happy hour, our Community Connector George Kevin Jordan asked attendees two questions: If you were mayor, what's the first thing you'd do? And what do you love about D.C.? Read what your neighbors said. 51st.news/what-do-you-lo…

51stnews's tweet card. Plus, what would you do if you were mayor?

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 21

We're only $162 from hitting the $30,000 mark in our campaign to grow The 51st and hire @maustermuhle full-time! Join in today: givebutter.com/SsQ8CG

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 18

We couldn't agree more! We need 32 supporters today to stay on track, will you be one of them? givebutter.com/SsQ8CG

EElizabeth Wilkins@ewwilkins · Jul 15

This is why everyone should support @51stnews to make sure @maustermuhle can keep reporting. We need you all; democracy needs you all!

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 18

This week in @51stnews I dug into the details, history, and criticism of D.C.’s youth curfew and the new expanded curfew zones that the city is designating every weekend: 51st.news/dc-extended-su…

DDC Police Department@DCPoliceDept · Jul 17

MPD announces the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street corridor area. Read more: mpdc.dc.gov/release/chief-… Learn more about curfew enforcement here: mpdc.dc.gov/curfew

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 18

Were you crushed at the end of Capital Fringe? Don't fret: another theater show has risen from its ashes, and it'll be running through July 27. 51st.news/district-fring…

51stnews's tweet card. The new festival picks up the baton from Capital Fringe, which ended last year after two decades.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 18

Flower potluck! Kids rock concert! Free book swap! Get outside this weekend with our weekly events guide. 51st.news/12-things-to-d…

51stnews's tweet card. Outdoor concerts, a flower potluck, a kids' rock show, and more.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 17

Mario Kart for a cause? We've got your weekly list of ways to plug into the community. 51st.news/mario-kart-cau…

51stnews's tweet card. Plus, cop watch training, a forum with the OAG, and more.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 17

We've covered everything you need to know about D.C.’s curfews, new and old, and whether or not they accomplish anything. 51st.news/dc-extended-su…

51stnews's tweet card. Everything to know about the city's new summer curfew rules.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 17

Our Thursday newsletter is OUT, and boy is this one a doozy. Updates on the Ward 8 race, AI, summer curfews, budget proceedings, Fringe fest, and so much more. Dive in! 51st.news/archive/ward-8…

51stnews's tweet card. Plus, what to know about summer curfew rules for kids and the debut of a new Fringe fest.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 15

This outlet and these reporters are the real deal! We deserve good local reporting & investigative journalism here in DC. Proud to subscribe to @51stnews and urge other DC residents to do the same!!

TThe 51st@51stnews · Jul 14

The 51st recently hired our first salaried employee (!) by bringing Christina on full-time as Executive Editor. Now, we need to hire Martin as our full-time reporter!!! You can help us get there by tossing a few dollars (or more...) to our fundraiser. 🥳 51st.news/help-us-hire-m…

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 15

Yesterday the D.C. Council gave initial approval to the 2026 budget. We explain what got funded, what didn't, and what's left to happen. 51st.news/dc-budget-2026…

51stnews's tweet card. Lawmakers advanced a budget that managed to salvage some funding for social programs. Changes could still come at a second vote later this month.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 14

I've been very lucky that the folks at @51stnews have let me start reporting again, but this small-yet-mighty outlet has big ambitions: including hiring me full-time. We'd love it if you'd help support independent local journalism in D.C.! (And thank you a million times. Really.)

TThe 51st@51stnews · Jul 14

The 51st recently hired our first salaried employee (!) by bringing Christina on full-time as Executive Editor. Now, we need to hire Martin as our full-time reporter!!! You can help us get there by tossing a few dollars (or more...) to our fundraiser. 🥳 51st.news/help-us-hire-m…

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 14

In two closely watched and hotly debated votes, the council agreed to pay for ranked-choice voting to be brought to the city by as early as next year’s elections, while also rejecting a push to repeal a measure that phases out the tipped minimum wage. 51st.news/d-c-council-ap…

51stnews's tweet card. There was plenty of action on two of D.C.'s ballot initiatives.

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The 51st@51stnews · Jul 14

The 51st recently hired our first salaried employee (!) by bringing Christina on full-time as Executive Editor. Now, we need to hire Martin as our full-time reporter!!! You can help us get there by tossing a few dollars (or more...) to our fundraiser. 🥳 51st.news/help-us-hire-m…

51stnews's tweet card. The 51st is growing — but we can’t do it without you.

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