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D.C. Council grants initial approval to the Commanders deal The $3.7 billion development is more or less a sure thing.

The RFK Stadium bill moved forward on a 9-3 vote.
We explain the deal, where councilmembers stand and what's next: 51st.news/dc-council-a...

These two D.C. workers pick up the city's dead animals A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.

I am so angry at this piece.

I am angry because I did not think to write it MYSELF.

Seriously have you ever wondered who picked up the dead deer by the road? Why it just...disappeared?

If you live in DC? You can thank these guys. From @51st.news
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Great example of local news explaining how government actually works - and the people who make it work. Thanks @maustermuhle.bsky.social @51st.news !

These two D.C. workers pick up the city's dead animals A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.

🐀 It’s an unpleasant reality of city life: Animals get run over or otherwise die, and someone has to clean them up. I met the two D.C. workers who spend their days doing this thankless-yet-critical job – and you’d be surprised just how busy they are. For @51st.news: 51st.news/dc-who-colle...

I actually do think things like "Who's removing the dead animals for us" and thus greatly enjoyed this read. Be sure to show gratitude for your public workers!

These two D.C. workers pick up the city's dead animals A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.

"If DPW is the city agency that does thankless yet critical jobs...Shelton & Robinson are among its biggest unhailed heroes."

For @51st.news, @maustermuhle.bsky.social spotlights 2 of the many DPW workers whose daily efforts keep DC clean & livable & deserve our thanks!

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These two D.C. workers pick up the city's dead animals A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.

good stuff from @51st.news 51st.news/dc-who-colle...

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These two D.C. workers pick up the city's dead animals A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.

Did you know D.C. has only two people to deal with dead animal removal? Meet Joseph Shelton and Terrence Robinson, who say they handle up to 30 requests a day. 51st.news/dc-who-colle...

Meet the city workers who pick up dead animals Plus, Sankofa is trying to future-proof itself, and more news.

We're in your inbox today, leading with a story that you should probably save for after lunch.... Plus, a beloved bookstore is going co-op mode, more on that I-82 vote, and other news. Dive in! 51st.news/archive/meet...

A question we have wondered! We might just have to poll the community for a new name again...which is how we decided on this one!

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Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.

So we've gotten some flak from our neighbors to the north. Canadians, w/ peace & love: We're a local news outlet based in Washington, D.C. Our name refers to D.C.'s fight for statehood. You can read about it on our website, which again, covers local news in Washington, D.C. 51st.news/what-to-know...

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Time to Grow The 51st Help us hire Christina and Martin Full-Time!

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Editor/writer (contract) Contract length: Early September through December 2025, with an opportunity to extend based on performance Hours: up to 20 hours per week Rate: $50 per hour Location: Washington, D.C. area (mostly…

Calling all D.C.-based editors and journalists: We’re looking to bring a part-time editor onto the team to fill some gaps this fall. Check out the listing for details and how to apply! ✍️ 51st.news/editor-write...

Facing pressure and protests, D.C. Council partially repeals tipped wage ballot initiative But ranked-choice voting will move forward.

Yesterday was all about dueling ballot initiatives, with the D.C. Council signing off on bringing ranked-choice voting to the city while partially repealing the initiative that phases out the tipped wage. Me for @51st.news: 51st.news/dc-council-p...

Facing pressure and protests, D.C. Council partially repeals tipped wage ballot initiative But ranked-choice voting will move forward.

On Monday, the D.C. Council voted to partially repeal a voter-approved ballot initiative that phases out the tipped minimum wage. 51st.news/dc-council-p...

Dear DC friends: There are few folks in our city who know as much about the way our city works as @maustermuhle.bsky.social - join us as we make sure he's got a place to report on it.

Happening today ahead of the Aug 1 vote

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Martin’s hard at work today reporting on the council’s second budget vote — happening now!
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Enforces constitutional oversight of the District of Columbia by: Maintaining pro-life safeguards on the use of government funds. Retaining the conscience clause on any D.C. contraceptive requirement. Banning D.C.’s harmful and addiction enabling needle exchange program. Repealing D.C.’s assisted suicide legalization law. Recognizing valid concealed carry licenses from other states in the District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Area.

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Republicans try to bar D.C. lawsuit against oil companies Even some advocates for D.C. autonomy were surprised by how targeted and specific the new policy rider is.

"The effort to head off litigation over the impacts of climate change certainly isn’t limited to D.C... But targeting D.C. is much easier than any of the states." 51st.news/dc-lawsuit-o... by @maustermuhle.bsky.social

D.C. Council rushes toward early first vote on Commanders stadium deal A vote on an amended deal is planned for Aug. 1.

Tomorrow, the D.C. will hold a public hearing on the amended RFK Stadium deal. Here's what to know about the version that will come before lawmakers for a vote on Friday. 51st.news/dc-council-r...

Opinion: ICE enforcement terrorizes school communities School district action plans should include protective measures for students, and schools must train all staff on these measures.

"Our children deserve to feel safe at school and never doubt that they will be reunited with their families when the school day is over." 51st.news/opinion-ice-...

Republicans try to bar D.C. lawsuit against oil companies Even some advocates for D.C. autonomy were surprised by how targeted and specific the new policy rider is.

Per usual, Congress is interfering in local affairs. This time, a new congressional rider could prevent D.C. from suing oil companies over climate change. 51st.news/dc-lawsuit-o...