Weekend Events
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, drink craft brews at Snallygaster, and indulge at the 2024 Oyster Wars.
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Arts and Eats
What I ate around D.C. this week
Featuring sticky toffee pudding and a nugget-inspired sandwich.
Meet our team
Meet our team: Colleen Grablick
It takes a village to make The 51st. We’ll occasionally dedicate some space to introducing a member of the team.
News
The D.C. Council is back, but not better than ever
Between a potential expulsion of their colleague, an unpopular eviction bill, and "downtown revitalization," lawmakers are busy wrapping up their legislative loose ends before the session ends this fall.
DCish
7 things I can't stop thinking about after watching the Love is Blind episode drop
Leo’s ill-fitting pants, Nick D claiming Henry Cavill as a celebrity doppleganger, Monica’s unfazed reaction to Stephen calling her a “mutt,” and more.
Seasonal Guides
22 spooky, pumpkin-centric, otherwise-autumn-themed events for your fall calendar
Nothing says fall in the District like haunted alleys, small-batch cider, and drag queens racing in high heels.
Meet our team
Meet our team: Natalie Delgadillo
It takes a village to make The 51st. We’ll occasionally dedicate some space to introducing a member of the team.
Weekend Events
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Reclaim 7th Street NW from cars, see ballet underground, and go on an architecture cruise in D.C. this weekend.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: What’s the best carryout in D.C.?
Find out where to get the best wings and mambo sauce in the city.
Arts and Eats
What I ate around D.C. this week
Featuring a Cuban pork feast, a reunion with étouffée, and a boozy slushie.
Community Connections
What people want from local news in DC: Early feedback in Congress Heights, Petworth, and Dupont
After connecting with our neighbors in person. A lot of people gave us their time. So we wanted to return the favor and reflect back what we heard.
Community Connections
What's in a name? D.C. local news done differently
After WAMU shuttered DCist.com, six alumni announce a new local newsroom laser-focused on building meaningful relationships with our readers.