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Introducing our new Community Connector for D.C. Natives
Dwayne Lawson-Brown is a poet, playwright, and fiber artist who wants to amplify the voices of native Washingtonians.
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Ward 7 residents weigh in on the Commanders stadium deal
"Exciting," "a monumental waste of money," and more thoughts from those closest to the stadium.
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Amplifying Ward 7 voices — RFK and beyond
One of the most powerful things about local journalism is that it’s a two-way street. This spring, we’re excited to connect with Ward 7 residents in new and faithful ways.
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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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We’re launching a Community Connectors program. First up, Ward 7
George Kevin Jordan is joining The 51st team to connect with Ward 7 residents in meaningful ways.
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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.
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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.