Information with representation, by and for D.C. residents. Worker-led nonprofit newsroom, funded by readers like YOU. Become a member today: https://51st.news/signup 🌐 https://51st.newshttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.newshttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml7sngx6y42kLegalizing online gambling risks trapping children, youth, and vulnerable residents in a cycle of digital addiction and possible financial ruin, one expert argues in this opinion piece: https://51st.news/opinion-igaming-online-gambling-dc-council-bill/06 May 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7sngx6y42khttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml6ucclexs2tNEW: What are you doing this weekend? Our picks include: 🍹 A tiki bar vinyl night 🪶 The zoo's migratory bird celebration 🚲 A Mother’s Day bike ride fundraiser See more in our full list: https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-weekend-may-6/06 May 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ucclexs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml5dadlenc22👋 You can help fund our worker-led, reader-supported, nonprofit newsroom: 51st.news/signup [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 May 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5dadlenc22https://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml56sb37af26"Small venues like Black Cat cannot compete with the massive advertising budgets of companies like StubHub, Ticketmaster, and SeatGeek," one of the venue's owners writes in an opinion piece on the damage excessive resale prices cause to D.C.'s live music ecosystem. https://51st.news/opinion-dc-resale-act-scalpers-music-venues/05 May 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml56sb37af26https://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml4eifyoec2qNEW: How are you getting involved around the city this week? @colleengrablick.bsky.social's picks this week include a movement block party, a labor chorus concert, and more. https://51st.news/washington-dc-volunteer-activism-community-organizing-may-5/05 May 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4eifyoec2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml44c5rr6x2sOne of our main goals at The 51st is to make D.C. an easier place to live. One way to do that is by explaining stuff that is otherwise confusing, mystifying, or intentionally opaque! What do you want to know more about? What can we help you understand? Let us know: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12WVm_1TOnT0U4ZZNUihqnn0jP9krhnuSvkvwclmuwzg/viewform05 May 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml44c5rr6x2shttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml2nxs5ag62oWhat are your kids' favorite places in D.C.? In a new book, Austin Graff rounds up his nine-year-old daughter’s top picks — after the pair explored every neighborhood in the city together. See 10 of their recommendations: https://51st.news/things-to-do-with-kids-in-washington-dc/04 May 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2nxs5ag62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3ml24jvhqne2sDo you have a question about life and culture in D.C. that you'd like a native Washingtonian to answer? Use the form below to submit your questions to our "Ask A D.C. Native" columnists. Find past entries in the series here: www.51st.news/tag/ask-a-dc-native/ https://www.51st.news/tag/ask-a-dc-native/04 May 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml24jvhqne2shttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkzmddxyzv2jD.C. and federal officials have taken notice of rising domestic violence killings. Advocates say they've been pushing "for protections like this for over a decade" — and that budget cuts present a more immediate fight. More from @maustermuhle.bsky.social: https://51st.news/dc-homicide-domestic-violence-data-budget-cuts/04 May 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzmddxyzv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mky57whfet2yRepublicans in Congress want to ... Make D.C. Square Again? What's behind the push for a re-retrocession of Northern Virginia, from @maustermuhle.bsky.social: https://51st.news/dc-re-retrocession-arlington-alexandria-gop/03 May 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mky57whfet2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkx6pmag5f2hWe asked our readers about the proposed 2027 D.C. budget cuts. A few of the programs we heard about have hearings coming up this week: • Access to Justice Commission: May 6 • D.C. Food Policy Council: May 6 • Charter school operating expenses: May 7 • Pay Equity Fund: May 7 Here's how to testify: https://51st.news/dc-budget-cuts-how-to-testify/03 May 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx6pmag5f2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkvjz3qsjn2uKnow 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. Submitting by Sunday night ensures we see it in time! https://airtable.com/appjJXKaVRUGXnqOq/pagDmFeT6bjVlkCU9/form?ref=51st.news02 May 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvjz3qsjn2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkur25nttf2hIn D.C.'s upcoming Democratic primary, seven people have qualified for the ballot in the mayoral race. Three have never held — or even run for — office in D.C. before. @maustermuhle.bsky.social interviewed these outsider candidates: https://51st.news/dc-mayoral-race-goodweather-solomon-sampath-2026/02 May 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkur25nttf2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mksxu4753b2lD.C. hasn’t elected a new delegate to Congress since 1990. There’s a lot at stake this time. Join The 51st, @washingtoninformer.com, and @spotlightdc.bsky.social for a debate on May 16. The candidates: Trent Holbrook @gregjaczko.bsky.social Brooke Pinto Robert White @kinney4dc.bsky.social https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-delegate-to-congress-debate-tickets-1988177382070?aff=bluesky01 May 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksxu4753b2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mks466yqty2cGo meet your neighbors outside this weekend at... 🎸 Adams Morgan Porchfest 👂️ A sound art installation at the Hirshhorn 🚒 DPW’s Truck Touch More events in our full list: https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-weekend-april-30/01 May 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks466yqty2chttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqrn4qwqw2lEach week, we list some ways to get engaged in the city — whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. Here's this week's list: https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-april-29/30 Apr 2026 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqrn4qwqw2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqizz4v262kNEW: What are you doing this weekend? It's full of celebrations — from National Poetry Month and Cinco de Mayo, to AAPI Heritage Month and Dawn Chorus Day. @graciemck.bsky.social's event picks: https://51st.news/dc-events-things-to-do-weekend-april-30/30 Apr 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqizz4v262khttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqhsk52dm2oNEW: The D.C. Council is currently considering legislation to legalize internet gambling. In a new opinion piece, an expert on the topic argues that the potential costs far outweigh online casinos' promised revenues. https://51st.news/opinion-igaming-online-gambling-dc-council-bill/30 Apr 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqhsk52dm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqhcdbb4b2kNEW: "Ticket scalping has always been a challenge, but advances in technology have made it dramatically worse," a co-owner of @blackcatdc.bsky.social writes. A bill introduced last fall to the D.C. Council could help protect artists, fans, venues, promoters, and our nightlife economy, she argues: https://51st.news/opinion-dc-resale-act-scalpers-music-venues/30 Apr 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqhcdbb4b2khttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqfphya2y2lNEW: After visiting every neighborhood in D.C. with his young daughter, @austinkgraff.bsky.social rounded up her favorite spots in a new book. Here are 10 places the pair says your family should visit: https://51st.news/things-to-do-with-kids-in-washington-dc/30 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqfphya2y2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqeb27bpn2kNEW: While homicides in D.C. are down 46% from this same time last year, advocates and city officials now warn that domestic-related killings are on the increase. @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports on how the District is responding — and the potential effects of proposed budget cuts: https://51st.news/dc-homicide-domestic-violence-data-budget-cuts/30 Apr 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqeb27bpn2khttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqckp6zim2uNEW: Some D.C. services are facing substantial cuts in the proposed 2027 budget. Is there a city program that you care about that’s on the chopping block? Or a service that you think could use some changes? Here's @samdelgado.bsky.social's guide to getting involved in the budget process: https://51st.news/dc-budget-cuts-how-to-testify/30 Apr 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqckp6zim2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkqayuxs722y📬 This week's newsletter: 🤑 Get involved in the D.C. budget process 📈 How D.C. is responding to rising DV deaths 📍 10 local places your kids will love visiting Don't let algorithms decide when you see the news. Get our next update in your inbox: www.51st.news/signup https://51st.news/archive/dc-budget-cuts-domestic-violence-homicides/30 Apr 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqayuxs722yhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkpky5wsd72sIt's newsletter day! Are you signed up? Get our latest stories in your inbox this afternoon: https://51st.news/signup30 Apr 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpky5wsd72shttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mko3ebvwwl2u🐀 If there's one thing that nearly everyone in D.C. can agree on, it's that we have too many rats. For an upcoming story, we want to hear your most harrowing rat tales — in gruesome detail. Share them in the survey linked here ⬇️ @samdelgado.bsky.social may reach out with follow-up questions! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWt5SMU6WvaVxJIaS_FKQycxdLvGmKrAUOGUUbl_kMj3IcZw/viewform?usp=dialog29 Apr 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko3ebvwwl2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mknoaf64ik2aWe’ve been seeing a lot of conversation this week about proposed D.C. budget cuts. Which proposed cuts concern you the most? What groups have you seen organizing people to testify? Send comments our way — we’re working on a story!29 Apr 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknoaf64ik2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mkna5rqhdc2rNEW: This week's picks for how to get involved around the city include: ✊ A day of action for May Day from @freedcproject.bsky.social and labor movement partners 📚 A working-class literature festival 💐 A flower potluck More about these events and others on our list: https://51st.news/dc-civic-engagement-roundup-april-29/29 Apr 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkna5rqhdc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/51st.news/post/3mklqibgjk52jNEW: Three first-time D.C. political candidates are running for mayor. Gary Goodweather, Rini Sampath, and Hope Solomon argue that the government needs someone from the outside to lead it, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports: https://51st.news/dc-mayoral-race-goodweather-solomon-sampath-2026/28 Apr 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:y4kr5tdsykumxeec4dorhaob/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklqibgjk52j