Building The 51st

Building The 51st

Doubling down on D.C. news

An invitation to do what you can (and have your impact doubled!)

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Eric Falquero Jul 30, 2025

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Probably the only time you could prove Martin Austermuhle wrong

Is there a better feeling?

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Maddie Poore Jul 23, 2025

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What do you love about the District? We asked, you answered

Plus, what would you do if you were mayor?

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George Kevin Jordan Jul 22, 2025

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Help us hire Martin Austermuhle!

The 51st is growing — but we can’t do it without you.

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Christina Sturdivant Sani Jul 14, 2025

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We would never waste $50 million on a wedding

Here's what we could do with 2% of Bezos’ wedding budget.

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The 51st Jul 8, 2025

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We received our 501c3 Status!

A welcome piece of good news and an important time to support our work

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The 51st Jun 16, 2025

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Tooting our own horn

You've helped us do a lot in less than a year. Here's how we can do even more.

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Colleen Grablick Jun 2, 2025

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Building The 51st: A note from Martin

Sometimes reporting can feel like nailing Jell-o to a wall.

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Martin Austermuhle May 22, 2025

Community Connections

An update from our Ward 7 Community Connector

While we have a snapshot of what residents want from local news, we have so much more to learn.

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George Kevin Jordan Mar 19, 2025

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Your support helps The 51st show up for federal workers

...and the city. It's going to take everyone doing what they can.

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Maddie Poore Feb 25, 2025

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It's been one year since DCist was shut down

Here's what we've grown thanks to you, and what's needed to keep going.

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Eric Falquero Feb 24, 2025

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Local News Shouldn’t Rely on Algorithms—That’s Where You Come In

The 51st is powered by community in all sorts of ways.

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Maddie Poore Feb 11, 2025