Celebrate the joy of a perfect summer tomato, catch a movie, go back to the time of the dinosaurs, or eat an apple with new friends — there’s something for everybody!
Last week, we shared our *very first* audience survey to learn how we can best serve you, our readers, as we enter our second year of publishing and expand our newsroom. We’ve already heard from almost 900 of you (!!!) and we’re excited to learn from what you’ve shared. We want to hear from as many readers as possible (our goal is 3,600 by Sept. 15), so if you’ve got five minutes to spare, help shape our newsroom by filling out the survey — and get the chance to win a $151 gift card!
Here is what we’re serving up for you this week: Not much of a sweets person? Neither am I, or Jill Nguyen, owner of Capitol Jill Baking — but that doesn’t mean desserts are off the table for us. For our series The 5+1, Nguyen recommends the five best desserts in D.C. for people who don’t like sweets, plus a bonus suggestion for a delicious appetizer. (Warning: Don’t read while hungry. Or do?)
For his first story with The 51st, senior reporter Elliot C. Williams went to the Phillips Collection to cover the new exhibit, “Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise.”From now until September 20, the contemporary art museum is showcasing 48 local artists whose work responds to the current political moment. (Do you have an art or culture story for Elliot? You can tell him here.)
Speaking of the times we’re in — this week marked a year since the National Guard began patrolling our streets. We asked readers to tell us what they will remember most about the federal occupation. Here’s what some of them had to say.
Need plans for the next week? We’ve got you covered. Check out our weekend events and civics guide to see where you can have fun and plug in. And if you want to plan further ahead, RSVP for our next edition of Ask A D.C. Native, Live! at MLK Library on August 24.
The 51st is planning for what the future of our newsroom looks like, and we want to hear from our bosses — you! (Plus, anyone who fills it out has the chance to win $151!)
Our senior reporter Elliot C. Williams has covered arts and culture in D.C. for the better part of the decade before he joined our newsroom, and he’s already hit the ground running.
But he’s still taking tips. What’s happening in D.C.’s arts and culture scene that’s exciting you right now? Who should Elliot get to know and where should he go to experience the best of the District? Let him know here.
Celebrate the joy of a perfect summer tomato, catch a movie, go back to the time of the dinosaurs, or eat an apple with new friends — there’s something for everybody!
Here are some stories you may have missed this week:
If you’re on Instagram or TikTok, chances are you’ve seen Ira Johnson’s videos — and maybe he’s seen (and filmed) you too along 14th Street on any given day. [The Post]
A statue of an enslaver sits at the center of Freedom Plaza, as part of a Trump administration exhibition. [The Post]
The union for Metro bus drivers is calling on WMATA to reverse its policy for operators to quote fares to passengers after a driver was assaulted while on the job. [City Cast]
In Wards 7 and 8, there are no Department of Human Services Youth Drop-In Centers — spaces where young people experiencing homelessness can get connected to resources — despite the fact housing insecurity is greater in those wards than the rest of the city. [City Paper]
With your help, we pursue stories that hold leaders to account, demystify opaque city and civic processes, and celebrate the idiosyncrasies that make us proud to call D.C. home. Put simply, our mission is to make it easier — and more fun — to live in the District. Our members help keep local news free and independent for all:
