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There are few better feelings than the peacefulness of walking in your neighborhood on a sunny day, the shade from trees and apartments/houses covering you, people passing by on their way to somewhere, feeling a part of something big yet simple
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NEW: Our print edition contains four opinion pieces from D.C. teens — all students working on the recently revived Eastern High School newspaper.
Now, you can read online what they have to say about gun violence, poverty, mental health, and public safety: 51st.news/washington-dc-teen…
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CM @CMRobertWhiteDC will resign Monday, per his campaign. This caps a weeklong saga all over a provision White and other candidates knew about when they signed up to run for D.C. Delegate.
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We're not finished with this story.
Our founding philosophy is that local journalism should make peoples' lives better, so we want to know:
If you live in D.C., what job-hunting resources have helped you navigate this moment? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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NEW: Earlier this month we published our first print edition in partnership with @thepack_world.
Here's where you can pick up a *free* copy around the city — while supplies last! 51st.news/51st-pack-world-dc…
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NEW: Just in time for No Drink November, our series The 5+1 is back with five recommendations for delicious, non-alcoholic drinks from the owner of D.C.'s booze-free bar.
More from @ecwilliams30: 51st.news/gigi-arandid-binge…
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Thanks for your response. As addressed in the article, USAO-DC prosecutors declined to pursue criminal charges against Monsalve, who was driving an Uber with passengers at the time of his arrest. (1/2)
Another sob story headline that conveniently leaves out the facts.
Amaury Jose Monsalve Figuera, a CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN from Venezuela, was arrested for firearms, ammunition, drug, and open-container offenses.
His green card was revoked following immigration fraud proceedings, and an immigration judge ordered his removal on October 19.
Work authorization or a pending application does NOT make you an American citizen or give you the right to remain in this country.
He remains in ICE custody pending DEPORTATION.
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UPDATE: White says he will resign by Nov. 2 "unless a clear legal solution is secured."
"My goal is to complete important legislative work and protect the continuity of elected representation for
residents. I will not jeopardize D.C.’s representation in Congress."
NEWS: Under a 1970 law, @CMRobertWhiteDC would be ineligible to be elected House delegate unless he resigns before Tuesday or if the D.C. Council calls an emergency meeting to change the law. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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NEWS: Under a 1970 law, @CMRobertWhiteDC would be ineligible to be elected House delegate unless he resigns before Tuesday or if the D.C. Council calls an emergency meeting to change the law. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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NEW: "It’s been hell." "I’m dead inside." "I honestly don’t know if I will ever find work in the U.S. again, let alone D.C." "It’s akin to screaming into a void."
What is going on with D.C.'s job market? Contributor Abi Newhouse investigated: 51st.news/job-hunting-doge-u…
After nine beautiful days of exploring Italy and stuffing my face with pasta, I’m back in office 🍝
DC, what stories did I miss and what’s coming up? DM me or shoot me an email: [email protected]
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I never thought I’d see the phrase “fuck you, you dirty bitch” on a piece of political mail…but that’s the wild world of ANC elections for you.
From bike lane diatribes in Petworth to MAGA vibes in Brookland, I took a tour of the strangest ANC races on the ballot this year:
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In 2021, D.C. passed landmark legislation seeking to make doula care free for low-income patients. Four years later, and local doulas say for all the fanfare, the program hasn't worked out in practice. Read @samdelgadoDC's full report: 51st.news/dc-doulas-free-med…
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DC! On your commute today, please support our Eastern High School journalism students who wrote op-eds for an “Express” print project.
You can pick up a free print copy TODAY across all 8 wards! @51stnews @WABJDC
I need to shoutout my young students at Eastern High School, who have been working hard with @WABJDC this month to revive the school newspaper!
I am extremely proud of them!!!!
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Facing high maternal mortality rates, the District made doula care free for Medicaid patients. But birth workers say the benefit isn't working out in practice. Read @samdelgadoDC's latest, reported with funding from SpotlightDC: 51st.news/dc-doulas-free-med…
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ANC elections tend to bring out DC's weird side, especially when they're competitive...I've been hearing some bizarre stories about some races this week, so tell me: is there an interesting race in your neighborhood that needs coverage?
DMs are open and my email is in bio!
In 2022, doula care became a Medicaid-covered service. In a city where over 3,000 births are Medicaid-funded, it was an exciting win for maternal health advocates.
But since then, the benefit hasn’t been working out in practice. Doulas told me why. ⬇️
51st.news/dc-doulas-free-med…
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it is so hard to put into words what Helen meant to our newsroom, to her loved ones, and the whole world. there is a big hole in our hearts today.
statnews.com/2026/10/13/hele…
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Breaking news: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop cutting down trees at East Potomac Golf Links after preservationists asserted that more than 500 were taken down and “hundreds more” were slated for removal. wapo.st/4ztaqwj
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D.C. officials confirm that it was Talib Shakir who was killed in the scooter crash on Capitol Hill last night. RIP.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Talib Shakir, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs.
We share our love, condolences, and prayers with Talib’s family and loved ones, the entire MORCA team, and all the members of our community relations teams who loved and learned from Talib.
