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Fun news! We are … ho-ho-hosting a special holiday edition of our recurring gameshow event “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!" where you can shop for gifts from Black-owned vendors before and after the show.
See you there? Space is limited so don't wait to get your tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
See you there? Space is limited so don't wait to get your tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Fun news! We are … ho-ho-hosting a special holiday edition of our recurring gameshow event “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!" where you can shop for gifts from Black-owned vendors before and after the show.
See you there? Space is limited so don't wait to get your tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
See you there? Space is limited so don't wait to get your tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
What are you doing this weekend?
Here are some of the highlights from our roundup: 51st.news/dc-events-th...
Illustrations and article by Mikka Kei McDonald (@akaiitodesign on IG)
Here are some of the highlights from our roundup: 51st.news/dc-events-th...
Illustrations and article by Mikka Kei McDonald (@akaiitodesign on IG)
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What are you doing this weekend?
Here are some of the highlights from our roundup: 51st.news/dc-events-th...
Illustrations and article by Mikka Kei McDonald (@akaiitodesign on IG)
Here are some of the highlights from our roundup: 51st.news/dc-events-th...
Illustrations and article by Mikka Kei McDonald (@akaiitodesign on IG)
The "2025 Indigenous Peoples Day: Come to the Circle" happening this afternoon and included in our guide has been moved indoors due to weather.
October 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The "2025 Indigenous Peoples Day: Come to the Circle" happening this afternoon and included in our guide has been moved indoors due to weather.
Since 2021, DCPS has become D.C.'s leading sponsor of H1-B visas for its employees.
But some 200 teachers who took jobs under the expectation that the school system would sponsor a green card are now facing uncertain futures, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports.
51st.news/dc-green-car...
But some 200 teachers who took jobs under the expectation that the school system would sponsor a green card are now facing uncertain futures, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports.
51st.news/dc-green-car...
October 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Since 2021, DCPS has become D.C.'s leading sponsor of H1-B visas for its employees.
But some 200 teachers who took jobs under the expectation that the school system would sponsor a green card are now facing uncertain futures, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports.
51st.news/dc-green-car...
But some 200 teachers who took jobs under the expectation that the school system would sponsor a green card are now facing uncertain futures, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports.
51st.news/dc-green-car...
Two days left to support the campaign and these comments are tied for today's favorite...What else you got for us? givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Two days left to support the campaign and these comments are tied for today's favorite...What else you got for us? givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
Fun perk for supporting our campaign: Gifts over $510 will get you and a friend an invite to a walking tour with Shedrick Pelt, who often takes photos for The 51st. He is also the photographer for the recently released '22 Walks in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss'
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August 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Fun perk for supporting our campaign: Gifts over $510 will get you and a friend an invite to a walking tour with Shedrick Pelt, who often takes photos for The 51st. He is also the photographer for the recently released '22 Walks in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss'
givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
Thank you for getting us to this milestone!! We're counting down the remaining FOUR days to reach the goal. All gifts will be doubled, now is the time to support and spread the word:
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August 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Thank you for getting us to this milestone!! We're counting down the remaining FOUR days to reach the goal. All gifts will be doubled, now is the time to support and spread the word:
givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
We're so grateful for all your support in our fundraising effort to hire Martin. We're about $10,000 away from reaching 50% of the goal. Can you help us get there? ➡️ givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
August 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We're so grateful for all your support in our fundraising effort to hire Martin. We're about $10,000 away from reaching 50% of the goal. Can you help us get there? ➡️ givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
Thank you so much for supporting! Appreciate this feedback, all of Givebutter’s fees, including the processing fees are optional - you just have to deselect them.
July 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thank you so much for supporting! Appreciate this feedback, all of Givebutter’s fees, including the processing fees are optional - you just have to deselect them.
Only $693 away from breaking $30,000 in our fundraiser to grow The 51st! Can you get us there today? Every donation makes an impact: givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
July 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Only $693 away from breaking $30,000 in our fundraiser to grow The 51st! Can you get us there today? Every donation makes an impact: givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
We couldn't agree more! If you've learned something from @maustermuhle.bsky.social, pitch in to help us hire him and fund his role FULL-TIME! givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
July 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We couldn't agree more! If you've learned something from @maustermuhle.bsky.social, pitch in to help us hire him and fund his role FULL-TIME! givebutter.com/SsQ8CG
All 5 gift packages from today's perk email have been claimed! (Swag and ticket packs from District Fringe) The promo code for ticket discounts remains available to everyone who was a paid member by the time the email went out, for the duration of the festival. 💲🎭🤝
July 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
All 5 gift packages from today's perk email have been claimed! (Swag and ticket packs from District Fringe) The promo code for ticket discounts remains available to everyone who was a paid member by the time the email went out, for the duration of the festival. 💲🎭🤝
We've got our first perk for members, from a partner, coming to an inbox near you at 12 pm ET today. Exclusive to all of our paid member tiers! 😉🎁❗
That also means there's still time to signup: 51st.news/signup
That also means there's still time to signup: 51st.news/signup
July 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We've got our first perk for members, from a partner, coming to an inbox near you at 12 pm ET today. Exclusive to all of our paid member tiers! 😉🎁❗
That also means there's still time to signup: 51st.news/signup
That also means there's still time to signup: 51st.news/signup
Summer in D.C...the best of times, the worst of times! We want to hear how you stay cool in the city. Fill out this quick form with your ideas! We'll compile them in a story to help Natalie (and our neighbors) later this week. forms.gle/vy2rP9iyoJ7x...
June 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Summer in D.C...the best of times, the worst of times! We want to hear how you stay cool in the city. Fill out this quick form with your ideas! We'll compile them in a story to help Natalie (and our neighbors) later this week. forms.gle/vy2rP9iyoJ7x...
It was a busy week for the D.C. budget. We cover everything the D.C. Council tweaked in Mayor Bowser's proposed budget. And you can dive in by topic area! 51st.news/2026-dc-budg...
June 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It was a busy week for the D.C. budget. We cover everything the D.C. Council tweaked in Mayor Bowser's proposed budget. And you can dive in by topic area! 51st.news/2026-dc-budg...
And just in time! Thanks for helping us hit our member goal this week.
(and ty to google for the friday afternoon brain assist)
(and ty to google for the friday afternoon brain assist)
June 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
And just in time! Thanks for helping us hit our member goal this week.
(and ty to google for the friday afternoon brain assist)
(and ty to google for the friday afternoon brain assist)
Thanks to the 8 new readers who have joined! Only 17 left to go to reach our goal, can you help us get there and stay on track? 51st.news/signup
June 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Thanks to the 8 new readers who have joined! Only 17 left to go to reach our goal, can you help us get there and stay on track? 51st.news/signup
Hey! Here's the best place to find updated info on road closures for tank parade: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traf...
Plus this map they emailed us:
Plus this map they emailed us:
June 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hey! Here's the best place to find updated info on road closures for tank parade: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traf...
Plus this map they emailed us:
Plus this map they emailed us:
Despite both literal and political obstacles, WorldPride weekend carried on in D.C. See our full photo gallery! 51st.news/photos-world...
June 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Despite both literal and political obstacles, WorldPride weekend carried on in D.C. See our full photo gallery! 51st.news/photos-world...
UPDATE: The fencing around Dupont Circle was taken down just ahead of the WorldPride Parade today following criticism of NPS's decision to close off the iconic center of D.C.’s historic gay neighborhood.
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June 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
UPDATE: The fencing around Dupont Circle was taken down just ahead of the WorldPride Parade today following criticism of NPS's decision to close off the iconic center of D.C.’s historic gay neighborhood.
51st.news/national-par...
51st.news/national-par...
We're going to have a GOOD time tonight! askadcnative.eventbrite.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We're going to have a GOOD time tonight! askadcnative.eventbrite.com
We're at Bloomingdale Community Day (Crispus Attucks Park) until 1 p.m. today, and My Body My Festival (Black Cat) tonight starting at 6 p.m.
Come say hi!
Now: www.crispusattucksparkdc.org/community-day
Tonight: www.etix.com/ticket/p/617...
Come say hi!
Now: www.crispusattucksparkdc.org/community-day
Tonight: www.etix.com/ticket/p/617...
May 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're at Bloomingdale Community Day (Crispus Attucks Park) until 1 p.m. today, and My Body My Festival (Black Cat) tonight starting at 6 p.m.
Come say hi!
Now: www.crispusattucksparkdc.org/community-day
Tonight: www.etix.com/ticket/p/617...
Come say hi!
Now: www.crispusattucksparkdc.org/community-day
Tonight: www.etix.com/ticket/p/617...
"I’m tired of having to defend against the challenges from the press."
😵💫
That’s what D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said out loud(!!!) before the council voted to make it easier for lawmakers to meet behind closed doors.
This is exactly why The 51st exists. Support it: 51st.news/signup
😵💫
That’s what D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said out loud(!!!) before the council voted to make it easier for lawmakers to meet behind closed doors.
This is exactly why The 51st exists. Support it: 51st.news/signup
April 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"I’m tired of having to defend against the challenges from the press."
😵💫
That’s what D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said out loud(!!!) before the council voted to make it easier for lawmakers to meet behind closed doors.
This is exactly why The 51st exists. Support it: 51st.news/signup
😵💫
That’s what D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said out loud(!!!) before the council voted to make it easier for lawmakers to meet behind closed doors.
This is exactly why The 51st exists. Support it: 51st.news/signup
We just landed in your inbox! This week: Medicare cuts are threatening the health care of thousands of D.C. residents, the council is getting secretive, and more. 51st.news/archive/medi...
April 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We just landed in your inbox! This week: Medicare cuts are threatening the health care of thousands of D.C. residents, the council is getting secretive, and more. 51st.news/archive/medi...