Building The 51st

Building The 51st

What you’ve made possible through the power of community

It’s a scary time in D.C. This is our bright spot.

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The 51st Aug 12, 2025

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Final Day: $51,000 left to raise

Feels like a sign.

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Maddie Poore Aug 8, 2025

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You’ve said so many nice things

Five days left and a long way to go. But I believe we can do this!

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Maddie Poore Aug 4, 2025

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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