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When President Trump first deployed the National Guard, he said the troops would help tamp down on violent crime in D.C.
But their presence has largely been symbolic, outside of several controversial incidents.
What happens now that a federal judge has ruled the deployment unlawful?
But their presence has largely been symbolic, outside of several controversial incidents.
What happens now that a federal judge has ruled the deployment unlawful?
Federal judge: National Guard deployment in DC is ‘unlawful’
The 2,300 Guardsmen aren’t headed home just yet, though.
51st.news
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
When President Trump first deployed the National Guard, he said the troops would help tamp down on violent crime in D.C.
But their presence has largely been symbolic, outside of several controversial incidents.
What happens now that a federal judge has ruled the deployment unlawful?
But their presence has largely been symbolic, outside of several controversial incidents.
What happens now that a federal judge has ruled the deployment unlawful?
"Both celebrated and criticized for being a pragmatist, [Mayor Muriel] Bowser’s time in office has been marked by contrasting advances and setbacks," @maustermuhle.bsky.social writes.
Yesterday, D.C.'s three-term mayor announced she won't be running for reelection in 2026.
Yesterday, D.C.'s three-term mayor announced she won't be running for reelection in 2026.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser won't run for a fourth term
Her decision creates a huge opening for the mayoral contest in 2026.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"Both celebrated and criticized for being a pragmatist, [Mayor Muriel] Bowser’s time in office has been marked by contrasting advances and setbacks," @maustermuhle.bsky.social writes.
Yesterday, D.C.'s three-term mayor announced she won't be running for reelection in 2026.
Yesterday, D.C.'s three-term mayor announced she won't be running for reelection in 2026.
How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🦃 Build community at a "Thankstaking" potluck
❌ Picket at Target with @freedcproject.bsky.social + other local groups
🎤 Testify at a @councilofdc.bsky.social hearing on healthcare
☃️ A Snow Team Heroes volunteer meeting
Our picks this week:
🦃 Build community at a "Thankstaking" potluck
❌ Picket at Target with @freedcproject.bsky.social + other local groups
🎤 Testify at a @councilofdc.bsky.social hearing on healthcare
☃️ A Snow Team Heroes volunteer meeting
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, a place to volunteer, a healthcare hearing, and more.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🦃 Build community at a "Thankstaking" potluck
❌ Picket at Target with @freedcproject.bsky.social + other local groups
🎤 Testify at a @councilofdc.bsky.social hearing on healthcare
☃️ A Snow Team Heroes volunteer meeting
Our picks this week:
🦃 Build community at a "Thankstaking" potluck
❌ Picket at Target with @freedcproject.bsky.social + other local groups
🎤 Testify at a @councilofdc.bsky.social hearing on healthcare
☃️ A Snow Team Heroes volunteer meeting
The progress D.C. has made on child care accessibility is under threat, former D.C. official Beatriz Otero writes in an opinion piece: "Without course correction from Mayor Muriel Bowser, we are racing toward a child care cliff."
Opinion: D.C. is headed toward a child care cliff
But it’s not too late for the mayor to do something about it.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The progress D.C. has made on child care accessibility is under threat, former D.C. official Beatriz Otero writes in an opinion piece: "Without course correction from Mayor Muriel Bowser, we are racing toward a child care cliff."
The holidays are upon us, along with the annual barrage of gift guides dominated by e-commerce giants.
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
Shop local with Free DC's holiday shopping guide
A new shopping guide features dozens of places that have pledged to support D.C.'s autonomy.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The holidays are upon us, along with the annual barrage of gift guides dominated by e-commerce giants.
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
"I had three beers before I was told to stop. For another participant, it was five mixed drinks — each with a shot of vodka. A third went for four tequila drinks. And the bravest among us had seven mixed drinks — all with Fireball in them."
Go inside MPD's wet lab with @maustermuhle.bsky.social:
Go inside MPD's wet lab with @maustermuhle.bsky.social:
D.C. police got me buzzed to help stop drunk drivers
A dispatch from MPD’s wet lab, where police train to spot impaired motorists.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"I had three beers before I was told to stop. For another participant, it was five mixed drinks — each with a shot of vodka. A third went for four tequila drinks. And the bravest among us had seven mixed drinks — all with Fireball in them."
Go inside MPD's wet lab with @maustermuhle.bsky.social:
Go inside MPD's wet lab with @maustermuhle.bsky.social:
📬 This week's newsletter:
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🗳️ Bowser’s big announcement
🛍️ A "procott,"
🚼 An incoming childcare cliff
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🗳️ Bowser’s big announcement
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Plus, Bowser’s big announcement, a "procott," and an incoming childcare cliff.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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🗳️ Bowser’s big announcement
🛍️ A "procott,"
🚼 An incoming childcare cliff
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🗳️ Bowser’s big announcement
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🚼 An incoming childcare cliff
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What are you doing this weekend?
We've got an expanded 23 (!) picks from @ilechelm.bsky.social, including:
👵 @metrobardc.bsky.social's Golden Girls party
🥾 Hike with @washingtonwalks.bsky.social
❄️ @folger.edu's Frost Festival
🎤 Punk rock karaoke at the @blackcatdc.bsky.social
We've got an expanded 23 (!) picks from @ilechelm.bsky.social, including:
👵 @metrobardc.bsky.social's Golden Girls party
🥾 Hike with @washingtonwalks.bsky.social
❄️ @folger.edu's Frost Festival
🎤 Punk rock karaoke at the @blackcatdc.bsky.social
23 things to do around D.C. this week
There are plenty of things to do if you're in town over the long holiday weekend.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What are you doing this weekend?
We've got an expanded 23 (!) picks from @ilechelm.bsky.social, including:
👵 @metrobardc.bsky.social's Golden Girls party
🥾 Hike with @washingtonwalks.bsky.social
❄️ @folger.edu's Frost Festival
🎤 Punk rock karaoke at the @blackcatdc.bsky.social
We've got an expanded 23 (!) picks from @ilechelm.bsky.social, including:
👵 @metrobardc.bsky.social's Golden Girls party
🥾 Hike with @washingtonwalks.bsky.social
❄️ @folger.edu's Frost Festival
🎤 Punk rock karaoke at the @blackcatdc.bsky.social
Ever been curious about how to start fishing in D.C.?
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know a few local anglers — and asked them to share some tips:
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know a few local anglers — and asked them to share some tips:
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Ever been curious about how to start fishing in D.C.?
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know a few local anglers — and asked them to share some tips:
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know a few local anglers — and asked them to share some tips:
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But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
The 51st is proud to carry forward the spirit with which DCist served our city.
But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"Over a year ago, we approached WAMU about [possibly] acquiring DCist’s newsletter list and social media accounts.
Last week, we received a final answer: No."
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When DCist was shut down, it had 70,000+ subscribers.
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But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
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But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
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If you’re not in DC: get to learn about all the stuff that goes on here that’s not directly federal related (though certainly inflicted a lot)
When DCist was shut down, it had 70,000+ subscribers.
The 51st is proud to carry forward the spirit with which DCist served our city.
But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
The 51st is proud to carry forward the spirit with which DCist served our city.
But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
When DCist was shut down, it had 70,000+ subscribers.
The 51st is proud to carry forward the spirit with which DCist served our city.
But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
The 51st is proud to carry forward the spirit with which DCist served our city.
But we can’t stop thinking about how most of those subscribers — our neighbors and friends — are just no longer receiving the kind of local news they signed up for.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today that she won’t be seeking a fourth term in office next year.
This creates a huge opening for the 2026 D.C. mayoral race.
But first, what legacy will Mayor Bowser leave? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reflects here:
This creates a huge opening for the 2026 D.C. mayoral race.
But first, what legacy will Mayor Bowser leave? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reflects here:
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser won't run for a fourth term
Her decision creates a huge opening for the mayoral contest in 2026.
51st.news
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today that she won’t be seeking a fourth term in office next year.
This creates a huge opening for the 2026 D.C. mayoral race.
But first, what legacy will Mayor Bowser leave? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reflects here:
This creates a huge opening for the 2026 D.C. mayoral race.
But first, what legacy will Mayor Bowser leave? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reflects here:
Story coming soon 👨💻
Quite the pre-Thanksgiving news: Mayor Muriel Bowser will not seek a fourth term in office. That's a huge opening a mayoral race that still doesn't have any major candidates in it, but with possible entries from Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and At-Large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie.
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Story coming soon 👨💻
Fun news! We are … ho-ho-hosting a special holiday edition of our recurring gameshow event “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!" where you can shop for gifts from Black-owned vendors before and after the show.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Fun news! We are … ho-ho-hosting a special holiday edition of our recurring gameshow event “Ask a D.C. Native, Live!" where you can shop for gifts from Black-owned vendors before and after the show.
See you there? Space is limited so don't wait to get your tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
See you there? Space is limited so don't wait to get your tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details — and little accountability.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports, with support from @spotlightdc.bsky.social:
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports, with support from @spotlightdc.bsky.social:
When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details – and little accountability
D.C. police officers are held to one standard, federal agents another.
51st.news
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details — and little accountability.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports, with support from @spotlightdc.bsky.social:
@maustermuhle.bsky.social reports, with support from @spotlightdc.bsky.social: