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Gratitude doesn't fix everything, but it does make life a little lighter, even when the world is a mess. It’s no small thing that we set aside a day just to pause and appreciate what we have.
Wishing everyone a good, peaceful Thanksgiving. 🙏
Wishing everyone a good, peaceful Thanksgiving. 🙏
November 27, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Gratitude doesn't fix everything, but it does make life a little lighter, even when the world is a mess. It’s no small thing that we set aside a day just to pause and appreciate what we have.
Wishing everyone a good, peaceful Thanksgiving. 🙏
Wishing everyone a good, peaceful Thanksgiving. 🙏
(1) Prayers for the victims' recovery; this was an appalling act.
(2) How to guarantee it won't happen again: Get the National Guard out of DC! They're not needed nor wanted here.
This has never been about crime. It is an effort to normalize the sight of armed military on American streets.
(2) How to guarantee it won't happen again: Get the National Guard out of DC! They're not needed nor wanted here.
This has never been about crime. It is an effort to normalize the sight of armed military on American streets.
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
(1) Prayers for the victims' recovery; this was an appalling act.
(2) How to guarantee it won't happen again: Get the National Guard out of DC! They're not needed nor wanted here.
This has never been about crime. It is an effort to normalize the sight of armed military on American streets.
(2) How to guarantee it won't happen again: Get the National Guard out of DC! They're not needed nor wanted here.
This has never been about crime. It is an effort to normalize the sight of armed military on American streets.
Mayor Bowser will not run again. dub.sh/BowserNotRunning [WaPo gift link]
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mayor Bowser will not run again. dub.sh/BowserNotRunning [WaPo gift link]
TODAY! Noon-4pm Lincoln Memorial
Main rally & march on Washington
live music with @DropkickMurphys
RemoveTheRegime.com
Main rally & march on Washington
live music with @DropkickMurphys
RemoveTheRegime.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
TODAY! Noon-4pm Lincoln Memorial
Main rally & march on Washington
live music with @DropkickMurphys
RemoveTheRegime.com
Main rally & march on Washington
live music with @DropkickMurphys
RemoveTheRegime.com
A large majority will disappear citywide, not just in AdMo — 82% of survey respondents said they'd rather have the streateries than parking spaces.
“In Adams Morgan, which currently has 33 streateries, only three plan to continue under the new rules." dub.sh/StreateriesDC
“In Adams Morgan, which currently has 33 streateries, only three plan to continue under the new rules." dub.sh/StreateriesDC
Adams Morgan’s streateries are overwhelmingly popular. Forthcoming requirements put them and others at risk of vanishing
Pete’s on-the-street interviews find that streateries on 18th Street NW, which the District paid for but is, nonetheless, about to dismantle, are overwhelmingly popular. Alex ruminates on the connecti...
dub.sh
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A large majority will disappear citywide, not just in AdMo — 82% of survey respondents said they'd rather have the streateries than parking spaces.
“In Adams Morgan, which currently has 33 streateries, only three plan to continue under the new rules." dub.sh/StreateriesDC
“In Adams Morgan, which currently has 33 streateries, only three plan to continue under the new rules." dub.sh/StreateriesDC
From WUSA-TV9: "The Trump-Epstein 'Best Friends Forever' statue, depicting the president and late disgraced financier skipping and holding hands, is back up. This time, outside of Busboys and Poets location on 14th and V streets Northwest."
Well done, B&P! 👏
Well done, B&P! 👏
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
From WUSA-TV9: "The Trump-Epstein 'Best Friends Forever' statue, depicting the president and late disgraced financier skipping and holding hands, is back up. This time, outside of Busboys and Poets location on 14th and V streets Northwest."
Well done, B&P! 👏
Well done, B&P! 👏
So it looks like sucking up to Trump is paying off bigly for the mayor.
They are supposedly looking into "a foreign trip she took with members of her staff that was paid for by Qatar."
They are supposedly looking into "a foreign trip she took with members of her staff that was paid for by Qatar."
Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Investigating D.C. Mayor Over Foreign Trip
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
So it looks like sucking up to Trump is paying off bigly for the mayor.
They are supposedly looking into "a foreign trip she took with members of her staff that was paid for by Qatar."
They are supposedly looking into "a foreign trip she took with members of her staff that was paid for by Qatar."
From his lips to God's ears! 🙏
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
From his lips to God's ears! 🙏
Sandwich Guy not guilty of misdemeanor assault. [WaPo gift link]
They tried to charge him w/ felony assault but a grand jury wouldn't indict. They downgraded the charges but couldn't get an assault conviction for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent at 14th & U. dub.sh/SndwchGuyNotGuilty
They tried to charge him w/ felony assault but a grand jury wouldn't indict. They downgraded the charges but couldn't get an assault conviction for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent at 14th & U. dub.sh/SndwchGuyNotGuilty
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sandwich Guy not guilty of misdemeanor assault. [WaPo gift link]
They tried to charge him w/ felony assault but a grand jury wouldn't indict. They downgraded the charges but couldn't get an assault conviction for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent at 14th & U. dub.sh/SndwchGuyNotGuilty
They tried to charge him w/ felony assault but a grand jury wouldn't indict. They downgraded the charges but couldn't get an assault conviction for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent at 14th & U. dub.sh/SndwchGuyNotGuilty
He finally posted something true on "Truth" Social...and it's so much more true than he realizes! 😂✊🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
He finally posted something true on "Truth" Social...and it's so much more true than he realizes! 😂✊🇺🇸
What an amazing woman.
She seems to have dedicated her life to being the anti-Bezos (her ex is Jeff Bezos).
She seems to have dedicated her life to being the anti-Bezos (her ex is Jeff Bezos).
Howard University announces $80 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
The historically black university in Washington, D.C. is the latest in recent weeks to announce a donation from the billionaire philanthropist.
wapo.st
November 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
What an amazing woman.
She seems to have dedicated her life to being the anti-Bezos (her ex is Jeff Bezos).
She seems to have dedicated her life to being the anti-Bezos (her ex is Jeff Bezos).
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"D.C. natives are living newsworthy lives that are not being recognized by traditional news media," Dwayne Lawson-Brown writes.
As a community connector for The 51st, they're making space for these stories, while de-centering trauma and working from a place of celebrating communal success.
As a community connector for The 51st, they're making space for these stories, while de-centering trauma and working from a place of celebrating communal success.
How we're making space for D.C. natives in local media
Dwayne Lawson-Brown has been learning about longtime residents’ information needs — and, in the process, about their own relationship with local news.
51st.news
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"D.C. natives are living newsworthy lives that are not being recognized by traditional news media," Dwayne Lawson-Brown writes.
As a community connector for The 51st, they're making space for these stories, while de-centering trauma and working from a place of celebrating communal success.
As a community connector for The 51st, they're making space for these stories, while de-centering trauma and working from a place of celebrating communal success.
The late-1980s were a rough patch for U Street, but Ben's Chili Bowl was there through thick and thin! (1987 image) ❤️
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The late-1980s were a rough patch for U Street, but Ben's Chili Bowl was there through thick and thin! (1987 image) ❤️
Do good, meet good people. What's the downside? 😀
How are you getting civically involved this week?
Our featured opportunities include:
• Multiple @freedcproject.bsky.social events
• @fedworkersunited.bsky.social's People's Pantry
• Fundraisers for @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social (at @lymanstaverndc.bsky.social!) and @dcmigrantmutualaid.org
More info:
Our featured opportunities include:
• Multiple @freedcproject.bsky.social events
• @fedworkersunited.bsky.social's People's Pantry
• Fundraisers for @dcw1mutualaid.bsky.social (at @lymanstaverndc.bsky.social!) and @dcmigrantmutualaid.org
More info:
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, fundraiser parties, courtwatch training, and more.
51st.news
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Do good, meet good people. What's the downside? 😀
Blast from the past, courtesy of ToolboxDC/Brian Liu: The legendary A.M. Carryout at 14th and V, circa 2000-2002.
The sign says "A.M. Carryout, Seafood & Chinesefood, Breakfast Lunch Chicken." ❤️
Today that location is V14 Street Lounge.
The sign says "A.M. Carryout, Seafood & Chinesefood, Breakfast Lunch Chicken." ❤️
Today that location is V14 Street Lounge.
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Blast from the past, courtesy of ToolboxDC/Brian Liu: The legendary A.M. Carryout at 14th and V, circa 2000-2002.
The sign says "A.M. Carryout, Seafood & Chinesefood, Breakfast Lunch Chicken." ❤️
Today that location is V14 Street Lounge.
The sign says "A.M. Carryout, Seafood & Chinesefood, Breakfast Lunch Chicken." ❤️
Today that location is V14 Street Lounge.
Neighborhood Flashback: The original @BlackCat back in 2000! It was also on 14th just down the block at 1831. @blackcatdc.bsky.social
Since then that location has also served as a home to (among others) Muleh, Immortal Beloved, and currently Visual Comfort & Co.
[Photo by ToolboxDC/ Brian Liu]
Since then that location has also served as a home to (among others) Muleh, Immortal Beloved, and currently Visual Comfort & Co.
[Photo by ToolboxDC/ Brian Liu]
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Neighborhood Flashback: The original @BlackCat back in 2000! It was also on 14th just down the block at 1831. @blackcatdc.bsky.social
Since then that location has also served as a home to (among others) Muleh, Immortal Beloved, and currently Visual Comfort & Co.
[Photo by ToolboxDC/ Brian Liu]
Since then that location has also served as a home to (among others) Muleh, Immortal Beloved, and currently Visual Comfort & Co.
[Photo by ToolboxDC/ Brian Liu]
Wash. Post: How Trump’s ballroom will dwarf the White House
He will name it after himself. The $300 billion will be paid for by corporations & billionaires buying favors (money's never free).
No matter the additional expense it must be torn down when he is gone. dub.sh/TrumpBallroom (gift link)
He will name it after himself. The $300 billion will be paid for by corporations & billionaires buying favors (money's never free).
No matter the additional expense it must be torn down when he is gone. dub.sh/TrumpBallroom (gift link)
October 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Wash. Post: How Trump’s ballroom will dwarf the White House
He will name it after himself. The $300 billion will be paid for by corporations & billionaires buying favors (money's never free).
No matter the additional expense it must be torn down when he is gone. dub.sh/TrumpBallroom (gift link)
He will name it after himself. The $300 billion will be paid for by corporations & billionaires buying favors (money's never free).
No matter the additional expense it must be torn down when he is gone. dub.sh/TrumpBallroom (gift link)
Be outraged — for us as citizens under occupation, and for these soldiers, too; they did not sign up to be Trump's stormtroopers.
A new court filing from @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social asserts that 2,500 National Guard troops in DC are "operating as a federal military police force in the District."
The AG's suit, which argues the Guard is violating the Posse Comitatus Act, has a hearing Friday.
www.axios.com/local/washin...
The AG's suit, which argues the Guard is violating the Posse Comitatus Act, has a hearing Friday.
www.axios.com/local/washin...
National Guard appears to remain in D.C. "indefinitely," says city's AG
Brian Schwalb argues in a new court filing that it appears the troops plan to stay through at least next summer.
www.axios.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Be outraged — for us as citizens under occupation, and for these soldiers, too; they did not sign up to be Trump's stormtroopers.
@51st.news is celebrating one year in DC local news. They are having a happy hour and we're all invited!
Curious? Come to our birthday party on Thursday, Oct. 23! 😈😈😈
RSVP here:
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One Year of The 51st
Our scrappy worker-led newsroom has been publishing for ONE YEAR! Come celebrate the milestone and hang with other 51st readers!
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October 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
@51st.news is celebrating one year in DC local news. They are having a happy hour and we're all invited!
Way to go, Chicago! #FreeChicago #FreeDC
October 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Way to go, Chicago! #FreeChicago #FreeDC
The man who holds the office once held by George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and FDR shared this yesterday. 😢
The president has lost his f__king mind. 😳
The president has lost his f__king mind. 😳
October 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The man who holds the office once held by George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and FDR shared this yesterday. 😢
The president has lost his f__king mind. 😳
The president has lost his f__king mind. 😳