Archived Newsletters

Dating in D.C. sucks. Here's some advice.

Plus, local Salvadorans face an uncertain future and what you need to know about Trayon White's upcoming trial.

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The 51st Sep 10, 2026

Archived Newsletters

Pawpaw patrol

Plus, drama within the D.C. Democrats, a new look at the curfew in Navy Yard, and what to do on Labor Day weekend.

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The 51st Sep 3, 2026

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Dolly Parton 🤝 DCPL

Plus, the story behind The Players Lounge’s 50 years in Ward 8.

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The 51st Aug 27, 2026

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Tree from hell

Plus, D.C. Commission on Poverty defunded and Rev. Mariann Budde's new book.

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The 51st Aug 20, 2026

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Local artists, global stage

Plus, best savory desserts in D.C.

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The 51st Aug 13, 2026

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D.C.’s third space renaissance

Plus, some personnel news (yes, we hired *another* reporter!)

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The 51st Aug 6, 2026

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We went to rat school ✏️

Plus, meet our new reporter.

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The 51st Jul 30, 2026

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Better (Worse?) Bus

Plus, maternal health cuts in D.C. and 50 years of protest photography

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The 51st Jul 23, 2026

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Your must-read summer roundup

Plus, historic photos of D.C. and a Q&A with our lead community connector.

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The 51st Jul 16, 2026

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Bike-curious? 🚲

Plus, a loophole in the RENTAL Act and changes to D.C.’s graduation requirements.

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The 51st Jul 9, 2026

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Metro's vibe shift

Plus, plans to avoid Trump's Fourth of July and Venezuela aid efforts

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The 51st Jul 2, 2026

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D.C.'s primary is over. Now what?

Plus, a full rundown of the results, an op-ed on child support payments, and more.

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The 51st Jun 25, 2026