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The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.
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This is my nightmare — but hear me out
Hi there, Colleen here. 51st cofounder and reporter, formerly of DCist and WAMU. As your inbox probably suggests, it’s
Thank you for funding this hyper-local dream
Hey folks, It's Christina here, with a quick story: At the top of 2024 — after working six years
5 day trips to make you feel like the protagonist of a holiday romcom
Get in loser, we’re romanticizing public transit.
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
A hoop dancing performance, tree lighting, holiday markets, and more happenings for this Thanksgiving weekend.
Help The 51st grow — for free!
We’ve been publishing for almost two months (!) and growing The 51st with you has been thrilling. Our progress has
42,000 D.C. homes have lead pipes. Can the city replace them in ten years?
Children and infants are most at risk of lead exposure and advocates say D.C.'s poorest neighborhoods face disproportionate risk.
Photos: D.C.'s go-go museum debuts in Anacostia
The museum is set to open to the public in early 2025.
14 things to do in D.C. this weekend
Catch a play, start holiday shopping, get out on the ice, and lots more to get into.
The Washington Wizards have a plan, finally
After an exciting start to the season, a recent troubling skid has dampened excitement about the team. But I'm not ready to give up hope just yet.
Meet our team: Teresa Frontado
It takes a village to make The 51st. We’ll occasionally dedicate some space to introducing a member of the team.
Last-minute lottery creates 'hot mess' for first-time D.C. homebuyers
Last-minute changes from the city confused first-time homebuyers who were expecting to qualify for assistance. Now, many of them are out of luck.
Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule
The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.