# ![@51stnews Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1790386429287084034.png) @51stnews The 51st

The 51st posts on X about dc, in the, if you, more than the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[finance](/list/finance)  12.73% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1.82% [musicians](/list/musicians)  0.91%

**Social topic influence**
[dc](/topic/dc) #2809, [in the](/topic/in-the) 10.91%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 6.36%, [more than](/topic/more-than) 5.45%, [native](/topic/native) #855, [donate](/topic/donate) 4.55%, [word](/topic/word) 4.55%, [history](/topic/history) 3.64%, [events](/topic/events) 3.64%, [to the](/topic/to-the) 3.64%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@maustermuhle](/creator/undefined) [@nayion202](/creator/undefined) [@thepackworld](/creator/undefined) [@inequalityorg](/creator/undefined) [@millsrodrigo](/creator/undefined) [@abbyhiggins](/creator/undefined) [@maddiepoore](/creator/undefined) [@jbforneys](/creator/undefined) [@christurdisani](/creator/undefined) [@mba_thug](/creator/undefined) [@thepackworlds](/creator/undefined) [@taramfrancis](/creator/undefined) [@innovationrji](/creator/undefined) [@samdelgadotx](/creator/undefined) [@keaindia](/creator/undefined) [@colleengrablick](/creator/undefined) [@thepackkluse](/creator/undefined) [@communityfndn](/creator/undefined) [@maustermuhles](/creator/undefined) [@ericfalquero](/creator/undefined)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"NEW: Gentrification in the District has displaced large numbers of longtime residents. What pieces of a Black utopia remain For our "Ask a D.C. Native" column Nayion Perkins (@nayion202) of @thepack_world reflects: https://51st.news/washington-dc-chocolate-city-history-black-population-gentrification/ https://51st.news/washington-dc-chocolate-city-history-black-population-gentrification/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022068226394313092)  2026-02-12T22:00Z 10.8K followers, 20.3K engagements


"NEW: @thepack_world's PROOF OF LIFE showcases the stories of people and places that capture the spirit of Chocolate City evidence of a people refusing to be erased the creatives behind it say. Read an excerpt from the book: https://51st.news/washington-dc-history-interviews-proof-of-life-book/ https://51st.news/washington-dc-history-interviews-proof-of-life-book/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022098421490782700)  2026-02-13T00:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"One of the most frustrating statements D.C. natives hear from transplants is Ive never met anyone whos actually from here. If thats you come to the next edition of Ask A D.C. Native Live on Wednesday RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-native-live-tickets-1979727196337aff=51stNews https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-native-live-tickets-1979727196337aff=51stNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2017598854015725831)  2026-01-31T14:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A Republican-led resolution could trigger tax season chaos potentially pushing D.C.'s filing deadlines into the fall depriving the city of almost $700 million in revenue and eliminating tax credits for low-income residents. https://51st.news/republican-bill-targeting-dc-would-complicate-tax-season/ https://51st.news/republican-bill-targeting-dc-would-complicate-tax-season/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2019055886803599726)  2026-02-04T14:30Z 10.8K followers, 76.6K engagements


"This week the council opened the door to suing Mayor Bowser over a years-long fight involving closely held budget documents. More from @maustermuhle in the Wilson Building Bulletin: https://51st.news/dc-council-mayor-bowser-budget-document-dispute/ https://51st.news/dc-council-mayor-bowser-budget-document-dispute/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2019509083628314760)  2026-02-05T20:31Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A years-long fight between the D.C. Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser over budget documents has escalated @maustermuhle reports: https://51st.news/dc-council-mayor-bowser-budget-document-dispute/ https://51st.news/dc-council-mayor-bowser-budget-document-dispute/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2019901670604341249)  2026-02-06T22:31Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"This February marks the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week the predecessor to Black History Month. Contributor Cornelia Poku has curated a month-long calendar of events for you to check out across the city. https://51st.news/washington-dc-black-history-month-events/ https://51st.news/washington-dc-black-history-month-events/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2020588561838322163)  2026-02-08T20:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"NEWS: Some D.C. residents say they havent gotten their trash picked up in three weeks. The post-storm collection challenges have also tied into some broader concerns with services from the D.C. Department of Public Works @maustermuhle reports: https://51st.news/after-snowstorm-delays-dc-is-rushes-trash-pickups/ https://51st.news/after-snowstorm-delays-dc-is-rushes-trash-pickups/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2021605290295091360)  2026-02-11T15:20Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


""We as people in an ever-changing D.C. that is not at all reflective of where we grew up occasionally see these special glimpses and you're like 'Oh shit it's still there.'" @thepack_world team aims to capture and preserve the city that raised them: https://51st.news/how-these-d-c-natives-are-fighting-to-preserve-the-citys-black-culture/ https://51st.news/how-these-d-c-natives-are-fighting-to-preserve-the-citys-black-culture/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022060898131599649)  2026-02-12T21:31Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Congress' repeal of a D.C tax bill could cost the city more than $600M in revenue. Will city leaders fight back Sources tell @maustermuhle that part of their hesitation could be coming from D.C. CFO Glen Lee and the ongoing tax-filing season. https://51st.news/republicans-just-fucked-dc-tax-filing-season-repeal-bill/ https://51st.news/republicans-just-fucked-dc-tax-filing-season-repeal-bill/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022064759634288647)  2026-02-12T21:46Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"D.C. residents infamously suffer taxation without representation but congressional Republicans are complicating even the taxation part of our second-class reality. They've never before targeted local legislation setting tax policy @maustermuhle reports: https://51st.news/republicans-just-fucked-dc-tax-filing-season-repeal-bill/ https://51st.news/republicans-just-fucked-dc-tax-filing-season-repeal-bill/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022439643451379786)  2026-02-13T22:36Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"@inequalityorg @millsrodrigo @abbyhiggins @maddiepoore_ Want to support our growth Here's how 🌱 https://x.com/51stnews/status/2021578223297950063 🧵 1/ Its hard to find hope amidst so much collapse. But in the wreckage of todays crises people are also powering solutions and The 51st backed by the community of D.C. is one of them. Will you help us build a local newsroom that a billionaire cant break https://x.com/51stnews/status/2021578223297950063 🧵 1/ Its hard to find hope amidst so much collapse. But in the wreckage of todays crises people are also powering solutions and The 51st backed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022335842380099774)  2026-02-13T15:43Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"RT @maustermuhle: I had an update in @51stnews last month on the likely holdups to Waymo getting permission to offer self-driving passenger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022363135735161240)  2026-02-13T17:31Z 10.8K followers, [--] engagements


"The 51st is a worker-led nonprofit newsroom so our team is deeply involved in both the day-to-day and major decisions involved in running the organization. See if you can spot us in @taramfrancis' research for @InnovationRJI 👀 https://rjionline.org/news/worker-friendly-newsrooms-are-not-all-the-same/ https://rjionline.org/news/worker-friendly-newsrooms-are-not-all-the-same/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022727541614641514)  2026-02-14T17:40Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Are you a D.C. native Want to test your hometown knowledge in front of a live audience We're looking for contestants for "Ask A D.C. Native Live" our trivia game show presented in partnership with Black.Native.Creative. More info + how to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf57Hepfr-j2pW1l3NC7ZfzEiFpEcWIAfzp2YHzpQ5f-LqKyQ/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf57Hepfr-j2pW1l3NC7ZfzEiFpEcWIAfzp2YHzpQ5f-LqKyQ/viewform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2023183041581944937)  2026-02-15T23:50Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"🧵 1/ Its hard to find hope amidst so much collapse. But in the wreckage of todays crises people are also powering solutions and The 51st backed by the community of D.C. is one of them. Will you help us build a local newsroom that a billionaire cant break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2021578223297950063)  2026-02-11T13:33Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Good news in these times. Were less than [---] people away from reaching [----] new members since Jeff Bezos gutting of The Washington Post. Join today to help us reach this milestone and build a people-powered newsroom for D.C. 🤝 https://51st.news/the-51st-is-expanding-you-can-help/ https://51st.news/the-51st-is-expanding-you-can-help/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022011527902245024)  2026-02-12T18:14Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"NEW: Hand dance first took root in D.C. at 1950s house parties. Over the last [--] years it has cemented itself in our cultural history. Now @samdelgadoTX reports a tight-knit community is doing what they can to help D.C.s official dance stay alive: https://51st.news/dc-official-dance-hand-dance-history/ https://51st.news/dc-official-dance-hand-dance-history/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022083329126777152)  2026-02-12T23:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Dive deep into Chocolate City by showing up for your D.C. community this week: https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-february-12/ https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-february-12/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022661107719049222)  2026-02-14T13:16Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"NEW: @KeaIndia asked D.C. natives from across the city to reflect on growing up here. These are the pivotal moments when they realized their hometown was no longer the same from changing faces and street signs to rows of newly planted trees: https://51st.news/washington-dc-gentrification-history-photo-essay/ https://51st.news/washington-dc-gentrification-history-photo-essay/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022076000322924949)  2026-02-12T22:31Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"NEW: The years of growing revenues are over and D.C.'s [----] budget will be a tough one. Thats the reality City Administrator Kevin Donahue said this week. Some councilmembers and advocates he added may not be living in it. More from @maustermuhle: https://51st.news/wilson-building-bulletin-cold-dose-of-reality-dc-budget/ https://51st.news/wilson-building-bulletin-cold-dose-of-reality-dc-budget/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022356290941637085)  2026-02-13T17:04Z 10.8K followers, 26.2K engagements


"Today's event picks from @JB_Forney's weekend guide: ⚜ Mardi Gras on H Street [--] - [--] p.m. 🎻 Accord Symphony Black History Month Concert [--] - [--] p.m. 🐶 Meet adoptable dogs at Wunder Garten [--] - [--] p.m. More things to do over the long weekend: https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-february-12-weekend/ https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-february-12-weekend/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2023031040176980263)  2026-02-15T13:46Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"What are you doing with your one wild rare trifecta of a weekend Here are @JB_Forney's picks for how to enjoy the warmer weather amid a Saturday Valentines Day early Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year celebrations and (if you're lucky) three days off. https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-february-12-weekend/ https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-february-12-weekend/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022071981772857521)  2026-02-12T22:15Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"How are you getting involved around the city this week Our weekly Civics Roundup includes a film screening about D.C.'s gentrification a general strike teach-in and more ways to show love to your community. More from @colleengrablick: https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-february-12/ https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-february-12/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022105692325195849)  2026-02-13T00:29Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


""What we all need to agree and commit it to is that journalism is a public good. Journalism is a thing that we need. Particularly when it comes to local news." For @inequalityorg @millsrodrigo interviewed our teammates @abbyhiggins and @maddiepoore_: https://inequality.org/article/a-worker-led-alternative-to-billionaire-owned-news-in-dc/ https://inequality.org/article/a-worker-led-alternative-to-billionaire-owned-news-in-dc/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022298507449606559)  2026-02-13T13:15Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Know about a cool event happening in (or around) the city soon Let us know via the form below. We publish two roundups each week one featuring fun weekend events and the other sharing opportunities to get more civically engaged: https://airtable.com/appjJXKaVRUGXnqOq/pagDmFeT6bjVlkCU9/formref=51st.news https://airtable.com/appjJXKaVRUGXnqOq/pagDmFeT6bjVlkCU9/formref=51st.news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2022804301173686735)  2026-02-14T22:45Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Four friends launched @thepack_world in [----] as a way to preserve D.C. history and put its culture on the map with cities like NYC and L.A. @christurdisani spoke to @nayion202 and @thepack_kluse about their work and their recent project PROOF OF LIFE: https://51st.news/how-these-d-c-natives-are-fighting-to-preserve-the-citys-black-culture/ https://51st.news/how-these-d-c-natives-are-fighting-to-preserve-the-citys-black-culture/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2023094709166493949)  2026-02-15T17:59Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Seven area natives share how the spirit of Chocolate City is still alive in this excerpt from PROOF OF LIFE a recent book from D.C.-based content and experience company @thepack_world: https://51st.news/washington-dc-history-interviews-proof-of-life-book/ https://51st.news/washington-dc-history-interviews-proof-of-life-book/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2023383614021390388)  2026-02-16T13:07Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


""Ive experienced the unique beauty of Chocolate City growing up in close-knit communities that supported various aspects of my life. But Ive also witnessed how much the city has changed." Our latest Ask a D.C. Native column from @nayion202: https://51st.news/washington-dc-chocolate-city-history-black-population-gentrification/ https://51st.news/washington-dc-chocolate-city-history-black-population-gentrification/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/2023504912663863713)  2026-02-16T21:09Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements


"The 51st is funded by our readers We're at [---] paying members can [--] more people join tonight and get us to [---] http://Bit.ly/51stSignUp http://Bit.ly/51stSignUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1843426118050672827)  2024-10-07T23:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Our second newsletter just arrived in your inbox We've got a guide to fighting eviction a Circulator eulogy and more. Read all of the stories on (and subscribe if you haven't already) http://51st.news http://51st.news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1844422923081351491)  2024-10-10T17:01Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"This fall D.C. voters will be asked to vote on Initiative [--] which wants to bring ranked-choice voting and open primaries to D.C. Weve got a helpful explainer for you laying out what it all means. https://buff.ly/3YqLiq5 https://buff.ly/3YqLiq5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1848393977185059310)  2024-10-21T16:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A @communityfndn report found more DC residents worry about making ends meet than in pre-pandemic years. (Over half worried about making rent) Cost of living is one of The 51sts [--] core areas of coverage. We want to know what YOU think the future holds: https://buff.ly/3C2j7oI https://buff.ly/3C2j7oI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1848419149539623356)  2024-10-21T17:40Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Were close to reaching [---] members in our first month of publishing. Join today and help us reach that goal before Oct 31st https://buff.ly/40nkSaf https://buff.ly/40nkSaf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1849915087278018604)  2024-10-25T20:45Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Billionaires should never interfere in journalism. We don't want readers to abandon Washington Post journalists but we do want them to think more expansively about supporting and building new models for local news free from corporate control. https://buff.ly/3YqwS8q https://buff.ly/3YqwS8q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1851731309233639664)  2024-10-30T21:02Z 10.8K followers, 31.8K engagements


"Well.it's here. And the vibes are let's say it kind of abysmal. To help us all feel a little less alone tell us how you're spending Election Day. Going to a bar Going to a friend's Staying home and staring at your pet envying the peace in their eyes Let us know 🥲"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1853822094124929068)  2024-11-05T15:30Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Local organizing and volunteer work is one way to stave off dread and bring about change when our electoral systems cant. We rounded up some local efforts where you can direct your time and resources. https://buff.ly/3Ch8lv8 https://buff.ly/3Ch8lv8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1854272861239746639)  2024-11-06T21:21Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Instead of googling "D.C. home rule" read @maustermuhle's useful explainer breaking down what it is how it works and how federal forces can threaten it. https://buff.ly/4fiDk8F https://buff.ly/4fiDk8F"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1857140202109886798)  2024-11-14T19:15Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Black men in D.C. are facing one of the worst opioid crises in the country accounting for nearly 38% of the citys opioid fatalities in [----] while only making up about 4% of D.C.s total population. Read our special report on the epidemic. https://buff.ly/3DkvI7q https://buff.ly/3DkvI7q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1870080465576530242)  2024-12-20T12:15Z 10.8K followers, 11.3K engagements


"A Christmas miracle Early Saturday morning the Senate unanimously approved a bill giving D.C. expanded control over much of the aging and abandoned RFK stadium site. https://buff.ly/41KgEKq https://buff.ly/41KgEKq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1870462083256455340)  2024-12-21T13:31Z 10.8K followers, 44.8K engagements


"In an attempt to bring some equity to the fines doled out by D.C.s growing army of traffic cameras the city will test a new concept this spring: offering low-income drivers a [--] percent discount on the fines. https://51st.news/discounted-speeding-tickets-dc-pilot-program/ https://51st.news/discounted-speeding-tickets-dc-pilot-program/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1895202350714818761)  2025-02-27T20:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Keep sending em to overheards@51st.news 👂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1899481408936030285)  2025-03-11T15:23Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Congress still hasn't fixed the local D.C. budget shortfall it caused in the first place. Now the mayor is instituting a spending freeze and warning furloughs might be necessary. . Latest from @maustermuhle https://51st.news/bowser-freezes-spending/ https://51st.news/bowser-freezes-spending/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1912490452462297163)  2025-04-16T12:57Z 10.8K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Turns out D.C.'s new "smart" public toilets are pretty popular https://51st.news/all-hail-dcs-robot-toilets/ https://51st.news/all-hail-dcs-robot-toilets/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1925945641517089138)  2025-05-23T16:03Z 10.8K followers, 15.4K engagements


"Some very welcome good news There's never been a better time to support our worker-led local newsroom https://51st.news/we-received-our-501c3-status/ https://51st.news/we-received-our-501c3-status/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1934702687876006086)  2025-06-16T20:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Did you know La Tejana the beloved breakfast taco spot in Adams Morgan started because of . a breakup (Don't worry they end up together) Learn about what it took to bring the restaurant to life in a Q&A with the owners. https://51st.news/la-tejanas-dc-love-story/ https://51st.news/la-tejanas-dc-love-story/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1938991227937915222)  2025-06-28T16:01Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Banneker Pool sometimes feels more like a club than a public pool with Bad Bunny and Charli XCX blasting across the deck. That's thanks to Marcus Truman the pool operator and vibe curator at D.C.'s see-and-be-seen summer hangout. https://51st.news/banneker-pool-scene-music/ https://51st.news/banneker-pool-scene-music/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1953505793635959140)  2025-08-07T17:17Z 10.8K followers, 19.6K engagements


"We try to clarify what happened in D.C. this week what we can expect in the future and what this all means for the residents who call D.C. home. There's a lot we don't know but we'll continue following this story in the days and weeks to come. https://51st.news/trump-dc-mpd-takeover-what-to-know/ https://51st.news/trump-dc-mpd-takeover-what-to-know/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1956062665161232535)  2025-08-14T18:37Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Let the lawsuits . begin D.C.'s Attorney General has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Trumps most recent push to take day-to-day control over MPD calling it brazenly unlawful." https://51st.news/why-d-c-is-taking-trump-to-court-over-mpd-2/ https://51st.news/why-d-c-is-taking-trump-to-court-over-mpd-2/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1956388927004197106)  2025-08-15T16:14Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"They were in my community around my neighbors they were masked and they felt like occupiers of our streets. I dont believe they are keeping us safe . I have a role to play in protecting my community. https://51st.news/dc-residents-fight-ice-trump-takeover/ https://51st.news/dc-residents-fight-ice-trump-takeover/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1961163079317598351)  2025-08-28T20:24Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"93 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners from across the city have written a joint letter opposing Trump's takeover: "This takeover is a direct attack on thefreedom and independence every community deserves." https://51st.news/opinion-a-joint-letter-from-ancs-opposing-president-trumps-takeover-of-d-c/ https://51st.news/opinion-a-joint-letter-from-ancs-opposing-president-trumps-takeover-of-d-c/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1961514994001981803)  2025-08-29T19:43Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"WOW 🤩 Thank you all for getting us to $90k tonight We're so blown away with this surge of support and so excited to build this together Help us get to $100k by morning 🗣Tell your friends https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1813355333152297045)  2024-07-16T23:29Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


""THE INTRIGUE: The 51st follows a trend of area journalists keeping regional coverage alive via their own startups as many local outlets shutter." We can't wait to get to work. https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/07/16/dc-news-nonprofit-51st-dcist https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/07/16/dc-news-nonprofit-51st-dcist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1813567187329884222)  2024-07-17T13:31Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Help us surpass [----] followers as we seek to connect with as many DC residents as possible while we build this newsroom. (And remember you can catch us IRL starting this weekend Locations listed here: https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1813573002769936541)  2024-07-17T13:54Z 10.8K followers, 24K engagements


"Come see @EricFalquero and @ndelgadillo07 at the Ward [--] Farmers Market today till [--] pm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1814683786476503465)  2024-07-20T15:28Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"So many of you have donated 🫶 Now we need to you to help us spread the news. We have [--] hours to raise $16000 to stay on track to meet our fundraising goals so we can bring you worker-led local news Can you share our fundraiser with five people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1819103312819437827)  2024-08-01T20:10Z 10.8K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Three weeks ago we publicly launched The 51st and the immediate outpouring of support and enthusiasm for worker-led local news floored us. Now we have one week and $55000 left to go before The 51st can be a reality. Can you help us get there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1820868188856287538)  2024-08-06T17:03Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Mayor Bowser's Hat: An Investigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1821614893159555393)  2024-08-08T18:30Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Fall in D.C. is the best time of year to walk around the city pretending you're in a movie and the @51st team has compiled a list of our personal favorite walking routes for a cinematic afternoon. https://buff.ly/3BRmezV https://buff.ly/3BRmezV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1848031453801509039)  2024-10-20T16:00Z 10.8K followers, 44.7K engagements


"Two local moms started D.C.'s first-ever U.S. Figure Skating club so their community would know "no matter your race or your ethnicity you have a place to skate. Now the Black-led club serves as an affordable and inclusive hub for D.C. skaters. https://51st.news/dc-first-us-figure-skating-club-district-impact/ https://51st.news/dc-first-us-figure-skating-club-district-impact/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1898795961867985110)  2025-03-09T18:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The House just approved a federal spending bill that could force D.C. to slash more than $1 billion from its current budget. Mayor Bowser has called the cuts "potentially devastating" and warned they could result in layoffs and reduced city services. https://51st.news/house-republicans-vote-to-defund-d-c-police-and-schools/ https://51st.news/house-republicans-vote-to-defund-d-c-police-and-schools/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1899582894252700082)  2025-03-11T22:07Z 10.8K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Um . sure enjoy the break The House of Representatives left for a two-week recess yesterday without acting on a Senate bill that would have fixed a $1.1 billion hole that the House itself blew in the citys local budget last month. https://51st.news/house-fails-to-act-on-dc-budget-fix-raising-threat-of-cuts-to-schools-and-public-safety/ https://51st.news/house-fails-to-act-on-dc-budget-fix-raising-threat-of-cuts-to-schools-and-public-safety/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1910723026963857621)  2025-04-11T15:54Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We hit $50k Reaching 20% of our goal before noon means we have a shot at doing this for real. But even more than that it's a proof of concept: our community knows local news makes their lives better and they want more of it. https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1813242518387237106)  2024-07-16T16:01Z 10.8K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Can you help us reach $151000 this afternoon Were so close Donate here to support worker-led local news: https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1814013334783758700)  2024-07-18T19:04Z 10.8K followers, 14.4K engagements


"🥳🥳🥳 THANK YOU to everyone who has donated shared the fundraiser or sent encouraging words. 60% of our goal just two days in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1814018121855877624)  2024-07-18T19:23Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Come say hi Were excited to hear from you answer your questions and share more about what were working on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1814422629098705018)  2024-07-19T22:10Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We're two weeks into our crowdfunding campaign - Check out our update - Donate if you haven't yet - Help spread the word https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1818385440476414216)  2024-07-30T20:37Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We need to raise about $12000 more TODAY if were going to make our goal of raising $200000 by the end of week [--]. If youve been thinking of donating but havent NOW is the time https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1819403253169508643)  2024-08-02T16:01Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Yes D.C. deserves news WITH representation 🫶 Yes local news is worth the fight 💪 Do you agree We are in the final week of our campaign to make The 51st a reality. Join the more than [----] of your friends and neighbors that have supported us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1821245131489427602)  2024-08-07T18:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Someone at WMATA Is Being Horny On Main. Is It.Working"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1821614894862553444)  2024-08-08T18:30Z 10.8K followers, 21.2K engagements


"Our fourth weekend of in-person popups is here Come say hi. Meet some members of the team get answers to questions about The 51st and help inform how we build this local newsroom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1822007720423080251)  2024-08-09T20:31Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We're over the moon communities across DC came together to help launch this worker-led newsroom We exceeded () our $250K goal with donations still coming. This gives us a runway to work part-time through the end of the year. Let's do this 🛠🚀 http://www.51stNews.com http://www.51stNews.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1823760037346730173)  2024-08-14T16:34Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Ending the day with gratitude and some of the lovely sentiments we've been showered with throughout this crowdfunding campaign. We're energized by all of YOU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1823846802015355299)  2024-08-14T22:18Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We are looking for stories of local couples who argued broke up or otherwise ran into conflict while watching Love Is Blind D.C. together.there's gotta be some. DM us or email hello@51st.news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1846230809860063730)  2024-10-15T16:45Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A wonderful start to the new year We did it We're funded through the middle of [----] 🤩 🎊"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1874319902296739927)  2025-01-01T05:01Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Weve been seeing more messages like this tied to cancelations in the past few weeks. This is one of the many cascading consequences of Elon Musk gutting the federal workforce. If youre able to cover for neighbors who cant afford it right now: http://51st.news/signup http://51st.news/signup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1894481637649309752)  2025-02-25T20:16Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"D.C. teachers are already up against a lot. Now a federal takeover has added a new layer of fear and uncertainty to their school communities. Hear from D.C. educators in their own words about what's on their minds this back-to-school season. https://51st.news/dc-teachers-back-to-school-concerns-takeover/ https://51st.news/dc-teachers-back-to-school-concerns-takeover/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1961416325739241842)  2025-08-29T13:11Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk with us at @Ward8Farmers today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1814724473960210547)  2024-07-20T18:10Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Co-founders Maddie and Teresa are at 17th and Lamont streets for the Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market. (@MtPFM) We'll be here until [--] pm and can't wait to hear from you Our fourth weekend of in-person popups is here Come say hi. Meet some members of the team get answers to questions about The 51st and help inform how we build this local newsroom https://t.co/pl6pIfxWI4 Our fourth weekend of in-person popups is here Come say hi. Meet some members of the team get answers to questions about The 51st and help inform how we build this local newsroom https://t.co/pl6pIfxWI4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1822267392929468686)  2024-08-10T13:42Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"THANK YOU so much for the warm welcome. We're starting Day [--] strong with $114054 () contributed by more than [----] people 🎉🎉🎉 Please continue to share and contribute if you can. Here's some more information on what we're doing with the money: https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1813557580775707089)  2024-07-17T12:53Z 10.8K followers, 38K engagements


"WWKD (what would Kojo do) Hed support local news and donate to The 51st Join him and donate before Day [--] of the fundraiser is out. And THANK YOU Kojo 🙏 https://givebutter.com/The51st https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1814070336155009299)  2024-07-18T22:50Z 10.8K followers, 15.9K engagements


"We need to raise $17K more if we're going to reach $200000 by Friday. Donate now if you haven't yet: And regardless please ask your friends to help us build this https://youtu.be/c-lvxQ5XeXsfeature=shared https://givebutter.com/The51st https://youtu.be/c-lvxQ5XeXsfeature=shared https://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1818729797276590449)  2024-07-31T19:25Z 10.8K followers, 17.2K engagements


"While we were busy building The 51st there was plenty of news we would've loved to cover. Just for fun here are a few of the sillier headlines we wouldve writtenmaybe 🤪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1821614892110983280)  2024-08-08T18:30Z 10.8K followers, 19.8K engagements


"Almost $2000 raised in just a few hours. We know we can do this together 🫶 We reached 200k 🎉 Thank you thank you thank you to every person who has supported The 51st. We have TWO () days left to reach our goal of $250000we know we can get there with your help Donate and spread the word: https://t.co/Qy6DUN4Px1 https://t.co/rkP0lStvr5 We reached 200k 🎉 Thank you thank you thank you to every person who has supported The 51st. We have TWO () days left to reach our goal of $250000we know we can get there with your help Donate and spread the word: https://t.co/Qy6DUN4Px1 https://t.co/rkP0lStvr5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1823103247994781992)  2024-08-12T21:04Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Just over [--] hours to go This is community powered journalism Spread the word and help The 51st launch: http://givebutter.com/The51st http://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1823148151613870557)  2024-08-13T00:02Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"It's the final day of our crowdfunding campaign. We know local journalism is best when supported by community Join the [----] of your D.C. neighbors who have given to make this worker-led newsroom a reality: http://givebutter.com/The51st http://givebutter.com/The51st"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1823339520437211433)  2024-08-13T12:43Z 10.8K followers, 21.3K engagements


"GOAL REACHED 🎉With the help of [----] people weve exceeded our goal for this launch campaign Thank you for believing in the power of local journalism and trusting us with this project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1823510934888820836)  2024-08-14T00:04Z 10.8K followers, 40.8K engagements


"Introducing our first regular column.Ask A D.C. Native Do you have burning questions about life in the District for our Resident D.C. Native @christurdisani Reply slide into our DMs or reach out to Christina directly at christinasturdivantsani@51st.news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1831052636126376103)  2024-09-03T19:32Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We are coming to an inbox near you THIS Thursday Make sure to sign up at the link below so you don't miss the inaugural edition of The 51st If you donated to our crowdfunding campaign your name is already on the list 😗 https://bit.ly/51stSignUp https://bit.ly/51stSignUp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1841257046974276056)  2024-10-01T23:21Z 10.8K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Evictions are rising in D.C. But the city has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country if you know how to use them. Here's your guide to eviction defense in the District. https://buff.ly/47ZI7cn https://buff.ly/47ZI7cn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1844437922239361295)  2024-10-10T18:00Z 10.8K followers, 21.6K engagements


"After two decades D.C. residents will say goodbye to the Circulator at the end of this year. We rounded up some of your most memorable moments on the bus service. https://buff.ly/3zTZMW8 https://buff.ly/3zTZMW8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1844739793189470625)  2024-10-11T14:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"5100 subscribers: ✅ Weve got a ways to grow but thanks for helping spread the word. ❤ We're so close to an important milestone only [--] people away from [----] subscribers to our newsletter Help spread the word or be one of the special [--] to get us there You can also become a member and help fund The 51st while you're at it https://t.co/ifVn5BYrAW https://t.co/idZYdmbsVx We're so close to an important milestone only [--] people away from [----] subscribers to our newsletter Help spread the word or be one of the special [--] to get us there You can also become a member and help fund The 51st while"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1848367757202489810)  2024-10-21T14:16Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Just a reminder for no reason at all 👀 : No billionaire can tell us what not to publish and were committed to putting our community first. Join today: https://buff.ly/40nkSaf https://buff.ly/40nkSaf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1849933959162991058)  2024-10-25T22:00Z 10.8K followers, 16.9K engagements


""I will always feel fortunate that I got to help build DCist. But getting to build The 51st is a more exciting challenge because were all building this together." - @maustermuhle Will you join in and help today https://51st.news/#/portal/ https://51st.news/#/portal/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1872326316219101644)  2024-12-26T16:59Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Because of readers like you stepping up we made our fundraising goal last week Thank you for keeping us on track and continuing to build The 51st with us. We love D.C. ♥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1896561204622995704)  2025-03-03T14:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"SHOCKING: House in no apparent rush to close $1.1 billion hole it blew in D.C.s budget. https://51st.news/house-no-rush-to-close-billion-dollar-dc-budget-hole/ https://51st.news/house-no-rush-to-close-billion-dollar-dc-budget-hole/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1905364398597652948)  2025-03-27T21:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The infamous Wendy's is gone and one of the most chaotic intersections in D.C. has been tamed. Sorta. https://51st.news/behold-the-new-dave-thomas-circle-is-done-and-its-glorious/ https://51st.news/behold-the-new-dave-thomas-circle-is-done-and-its-glorious/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1928436840836538766)  2025-05-30T13:02Z 10.8K followers, 19.3K engagements


"Upon seeing the turnout for Trump's parade we got to thinking: what are some non-historically significant events on the Mall that've drawn bigger crowds Volo nights Any time it snows more than .5 inches Catharsis on the Mall What're we missing https://51st.news/trump-parade-crowd-size-national-mall/ https://51st.news/trump-parade-crowd-size-national-mall/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1934710592771637742)  2025-06-16T20:32Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The 51st recently hired our first salaried employee () by bringing Christina on full-time as Executive Editor. Now we need to hire Martin as our full-time reporter You can help us get there by tossing a few dollars (or more.) to our fundraiser. 🥳 https://51st.news/help-us-hire-martin-austermuhle/ https://51st.news/help-us-hire-martin-austermuhle/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1944859922174251335)  2025-07-14T20:41Z 10.8K followers, 36K engagements


""Republicans paint D.C. as a lawless war zone that only they can fix." Who else but @maustermuhle breaks down what to know about Trump's order that will deploy federal police to patrol D.C. streets. https://51st.news/explainer-trumps-deploys-federal-police/ https://51st.news/explainer-trumps-deploys-federal-police/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1953825983540187258)  2025-08-08T14:29Z 10.8K followers, 43.7K engagements


"UPDATE: D.C. notched a narrow win with a federal judge negotiating an agreement between city and federal officials that walked back the Trump administration's attempt to take control of daily operations at MPD. Full story: https://51st.news/why-d-c-is-taking-trump-to-court-over-mpd-2/ Let the lawsuits . begin D.C.'s Attorney General has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Trumps most recent push to take day-to-day control over MPD calling it brazenly unlawful." https://t.co/ymIyH42rx2 https://51st.news/why-d-c-is-taking-trump-to-court-over-mpd-2/ Let the lawsuits . begin D.C.'s Attorney"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1956479869732405597)  2025-08-15T22:15Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"I think that everyone sees him as this new folk hero because its some version of a primal collective scream for everyone who loves D.C. says Hu. https://51st.news/the-subrising-how-a-sandwich-became-a-symbol-of-d-c-s-resistance/ https://51st.news/the-subrising-how-a-sandwich-became-a-symbol-of-d-c-s-resistance/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1957895963399360923)  2025-08-19T20:02Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Residents are finding all sorts of ways to fight ICE: They're recording and reporting. They're wheatpasting and sharing know-your-rights materials. And they're stepping up to care for each other from delivering groceries to walking kids to school. https://51st.news/dc-residents-fight-ice-trump-takeover/ https://51st.news/dc-residents-fight-ice-trump-takeover/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1962153706259968368)  2025-08-31T14:01Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Stop by and chat with us Were at the Dupont Farmers Market til [--] p.m. 😎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1815028535175577992)  2024-07-21T14:18Z 10.8K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Were at the Bloomingdale farmers market til [--] Already hearing awesome ideas for local news in D.C. from people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1820108688780140852)  2024-08-04T14:45Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"👀 in moments like these I miss the hell outta DCist and am extremely excited for the advent of @51stnews in moments like these I miss the hell outta DCist and am extremely excited for the advent of @51stnews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1834237287258792306)  2024-09-12T14:27Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy Monday Give yourself something to look forward to by planning your fall calendar. We've got [--] spooky pumpkin-centric or otherwise-autumnal events for you around D.C. https://buff.ly/3zLg0km https://buff.ly/3zLg0km"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1843290197200441785)  2024-10-07T14:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"We're so close to an important milestone only [--] people away from [----] subscribers to our newsletter Help spread the word or be one of the special [--] to get us there You can also become a member and help fund The 51st while you're at it http://buff.ly/3BQlpHE http://buff.ly/3BQlpHE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1847378670765429166)  2024-10-18T20:46Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"If you've ever heard the bells of the National Cathedral and wondered what went into making them ring we spent a Sunday with the group responsible for the sounds. Spoiler: it's a lot cooler and more complicated than you might think. https://buff.ly/4gY6Lxf https://buff.ly/4gY6Lxf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/51stnews/status/1875195608983568834)  2025-01-03T15:00Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Sothis sucks Coincidentally were writing to let you know about a change coming to our opinion pageswere ramping them up And one thing we wont do Publish anything that opposes our guiding editorial belief that all D.C. residents deserve a more equitable and just city. I shared this note with the Washington Post team this morning: Im writing to let you know about a change coming to our opinion pages. We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets. Well cover other topics too I shared this note with the Washington Post team this"  
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