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Exclusive: Q&A with Aparna Raj, the Newest Candidate for Ward 1 Councilmember The candidate centers housing,

Thanks @730dc.bsky.social for the talking to the campaign!

Read more about why I'm running, how I started organizing, and how District Delicious informs the way I think about the platform of elected office: medium.com/seventhirty-...

Trump takes over MPD and deploys the National Guard City leaders have called the move a "manufactured intrusion on local authority."

There's a lot of misinformation and lies swirling around about D.C. and Trump's attempts to take over the city.

What questions do you have? What do you want clarified? Let us know, and we'll do our best to answer them in our newsletter on Thursday. 51st.news/dc-trump-mpd...

Now through this weekend, I'll donate $1 to @51st.news for each:
- person who reposts this post
- new follower @51st.news ws gets
- new follower @maustermuhle.bsky.social gets
- new follower @christurdisani.bsky.social gets
- new follower I get

And tag/DM me your donation = I'll match it 1:1.

5 Days Left 730 Day Metrobar

We're excited to announce those who are tabling at this year's 730 Day event on Sunday, August 3.

They include:
The TraRon Center
First Shift Justice Project
The DC Girls' Coalition
Mt. Pleasant Artists Collective
Artist and illustrator Sarah Shively

RSVP here: forms.gle/1Vfqr2aVtqbU...

Join us in celebrating the anniversary of your newsletter’s favorite newsletter! We’ll be hanging at Metrobar on Sunday, August 3 from 1pm to 4 pm in honor of 730Day. Bring a pal or meet one there!

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Don’t miss out on 730DC’s biggest bash of the year. Expect more details soon! Follow to stay in the know, and be sure to sign up here:
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If y'all are pissed at the state of things, come rock out with us while supporting the NIH!

More details @nihvigils.bsky.social

Anthems at the End of The World As a right-wing regime returns to destroy Washington, Endlings have reemerged to steel locals for the war raging outside our bunkers.

Knew Gary Z would crush this for @730dc.bsky.social as soon as I read this sentence: "Endlings are really best enjoyed as a post-apocalyptic lounge act: house-band for a rebel speakeasy, or perhaps the half-time show at the Thunderdome."

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Shout out to @730dc.bsky.social for featuring my latest story today @wcp.bsky.social about chronic trash and flooding in one DC neighborhood - plus my essay for 730DC last year on the Kennedy Center rainbow lights! buff.ly/N76d3hH

Tired of talking to your houseplants and pretending your cat is your coworker? Craving actual human interaction and some decent coffee that isn’t brewed in your kitchen?

Hang with the crew behind 730DC on Friday, April 25 for chill coworking at Doubles. Bit.ly/730coworking

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Thanks @730dc.bsky.social for sharing my latest story @wcp.bsky.social about staft abuse of DC youth in detention.

I feel lucky to live in the District where we can keep supporting local reporting even when national news is so demanding, too, esp rn.

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Sick of working from home in your PJs? Need some human connection? Join us for a coworking day at Doubles coffee on Friday, April 25 from 9 am - 12 pm.

RSVP here: bit.ly/730coworking

In a Q&A with reporter J.M. Amoroso, climate activist Mike Tidwell discusses his book, "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue," and how "everyone in this neighborhood has lost a big tree." The neighborhood referred to is Takoma Park.

Find the full conversation on 730DC's blog: medium.com/seventhirty-...

Screenshot of 730DC's newsletter about the budget cuts facing DC public libraries bc of Trump's executive order eliminating the IMLS.

Thank you @730dc.bsky.social for sharing my @wcp.bsky.social reporting on the $1.2 million budget cuts Trump is forcing on DC public libraries by ending the federal agency IMLS.

Today, those federal workers expect to be fired.

Read more here:
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come for the shitpost, stay for the compost

Thanks to @washingtonian.bsky.social for rounding up these offers — linked in today's 730DC newsletter.

Head here for more deals and discounts for current and former federal workers and contractors: www.washingtonian.com/2025/02/19/d...

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If any of these missed connections spark your interest, our email is hello at 730dc dot com. Be sure to add the title in the subject line. ❤️

Food Deserts Affect Health in Wards 7 and 8; Efforts Increase Food Security in Communities Discover the impact of food deserts in Washington, D.C.'s predominantly African American wards, and learn about efforts to improve food access and health outcomes.

s/o @730dc.bsky.social today: “Having just one grocery store with that many people assumes that folk can have a car to drive to get to groceries … or take safe public transportation. [...] each factor can inhibit people’s ability to access food safely” www.washingtoninformer.com/food-deserts...

Because we could all use a laugh, we're bringing back overheards. Send us what you've overheard in D.C. at overheards@51st.news. Make sure to share where you heard it, who said it, and a little context!

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I'm nosey AF 👃

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Is dating in DC as bad as some say? 730DC wants to know your experience. Find our survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Let's get personal! Submit your missed connection to 730DC.

Deadline: Sunday, February 16.
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What would you like to ask our newsletter readers about dating, relationships, finding love, etc. in DC?

Reply here — or email us, hello at 730dc.com — and we might include your question in an upcoming survey!

We’re keeping our eyes on DCA today. We’ll be relying on our local colleagues at outlets like the Washington Post, Axios DC, and City Cast for updates. We encourage you to do the same!

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coming up sunday 2/2. the details: www.instagram.com/p/DFTLj6NR8sC/

730DC - Wake to Washington 730DC is the daily newsletter Washington DC wakes up with. Delivered weekday mornings at 7:30 am, it has the news, links and events you need to make the most of your day, every day, here in the nation...

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if you're only free saturday, try this one on frederick douglass's time as a resident of capitol hill (save $5 with code ThankYou)

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District of Punk Walking Tour Explore the neighborhood that played host to DC's unique Punk Scene in the 1980s.

noting that this sunday is a BIG day for cool walking tours:

- see historic hotels & holiday decorations eventbrite.com/e/historic-h...

- explore the vanished Slash Run waterway imaginaryterrain.com/classes/slas...

- tour hardcore history with District of Punk www.eventbrite.com/e/district-o...