Building The 51st

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Building The 51st

Supporting The 51st on Local News Day

A made-up holiday we can really get behind

Abigail Higgins Apr 9, 2026

Photo illustration of reporter Sam Delgado and managing editor Abigail Higgins plus a post-it that says "AND...We're Hiring" the background is a blurred screenshot of the 51st website

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Some personnel news

Thanks to you, we’re hiring two journalists — and looking for one more.

Maddie Poore, Gracie McKenzie Apr 2, 2026

A close up photo of a 51st flyer that says 'Local Journalism makes people's lives better" and 51st stickers in small sheer gift bags.

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Why support billionaire-free news TODAY?

Your gift will be DOUBLED with less than a week left in the fundraiser to grow our editorial team

Maddie Poore Mar 11, 2026

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Two years since DCist was shut down

Plus, a chance to double your support to The 51st (more on that below)

Eric Falquero Feb 24, 2026

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Help us grow to meet this moment

Local news funded by D.C., for D.C.

The 51st Feb 11, 2026

A black and white photo of a large crowd with DC flags and signs. Overlaid are the words “Help grow dc’s billionaire-free local news and Worker-led, reader-funded, not for profit.

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The 51st is expanding

D.C. needs more local journalists. You can help us hire them.

The 51st Feb 11, 2026

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D.C. deserves better than Bezos

Help us build our local newsroom, by D.C. for D.C.

Abigail Higgins Feb 4, 2026

Good news ... in these times?!

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Good news ... in these times?!

A glimmer of hope and a model for a brighter future.

Maddie Poore Jan 28, 2026

What our reporting accomplished this year

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What our reporting accomplished this year

Tracking the impact of our local journalism.

Gracie McKenzie Dec 30, 2025

A 51st reader in a red striped shirt stands next to and is pointing at Martin Austermuhle in a grey zip.

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A note from Martin

The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.

Martin Austermuhle Dec 26, 2025

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Our favorite stories we published in 2025

Stories we hope never get lost.

The 51st Dec 23, 2025

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Nine reasons to support The 51st

You don’t have to take our word for it.

Maddie Poore Dec 16, 2025