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As a brutal primary begins to fade in the rearview mirror, D.C. Democrats are now trying to hash out who will lead the local party into a new era of city politics. But with leadership elections less ...

Alex (he/him) is a senior reporter for The 51st who has spent his career covering local government, politics, the criminal legal system and more in the D.C. area. He was raised in Northern Virginia, ...

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Every Thursday, we share weekend events happening around the city. Are you planning an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team at 51st.news/submit-events. Find even more ...

After my colleague Sam Delgado published her story earlier this month about the resurgence of community spaces around D.C., I’ve been thinking a lot about the rare places people can still gather ...

The Players Lounge, a Ward 8 landmark, doesn't try to compete with the polished appearance of newer restaurants. There are no marble floors. No fancy lighting. No trendy redesign. Located on Martin ...

After family members announced Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday, tributes immediately came rolling in. One local tribute, in particular, stood out: the DC Public Library’s. As well as being a ...

Martin is a longtime reporter and editor in D.C. He formerly worked for WAMU 88.5 and DCist.com, and has contributed to the Washington City Paper and other publications. He's been in D.C. for 25 years ...