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I’m leaving – but The 51st is growing

Thanks to you, we’re hiring more reporters.

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Martin Austermuhle Apr 23, 2026

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Supporting The 51st on Local News Day

A made-up holiday we can really get behind

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Abigail Higgins Apr 9, 2026

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Some personnel news

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

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Maddie Poore, Gracie McKenzie Apr 2, 2026

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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

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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)

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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.

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The 51st Feb 11, 2026

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The 51st is expanding

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

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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.

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Abigail Higgins Feb 4, 2026

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Good news ... in these times?!

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

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Maddie Poore Jan 28, 2026

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What our reporting accomplished this year

Tracking the impact of our local journalism.

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Gracie McKenzie Dec 30, 2025

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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.

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Martin Austermuhle Dec 26, 2025

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Our favorite stories we published in 2025

Stories we hope never get lost.

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The 51st Dec 23, 2025