Maddie Poore

1 month ago | 51st.news | Eric Falquero |Martin Austermuhle |Maddie Poore

This week we’re reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the DCist shutdown. In just 12 months, we’ve built something special: a publication that’s independent, rooted in the community, and driven by the belief that local news should be accountable to the people it serves. We couldn’t have done it without you — and we can’t continue to do it without you.  We need 95 new members to join by Friday to meet our goal of 2,500 paying members and keep our fundraising on track for the year.

2 months ago | 51st.news | Mathew Schumer |Teresa Frontado |Abigail Higgins |Maddie Poore

Hundreds of thousands of people in D.C. don’t know The 51st exists … yet. Every time we pop up at events around the city, we meet people who loved DCist and were devastated when it shut down — people who light up when they hear about what we’re building. DCist’s audience was massive. (Around a million monthly visitors at its peak!) Those readers — and other District residents — are still out there looking for local news. There’s just so much news that needs covering.

Jan 22, 2025 | 51st.news | Martin Austermuhle |Colleen Grablick |Maddie Poore

I can’t shake the image of the president being sworn in, flanked by some of the richest men in the world. The tech billionaires surrounding Donald Trump on Monday have all had a hand – some more than others – in degrading the local and national media landscape, resulting in fewer sources of trustworthy information and the proliferation of dangerous falsehoods. We’re entering an unprecedented era of misinformation, ushered in and celebrated by those in power.  But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Nov 27, 2024 | 51st.news | Christina Sturdivant Sani |Maddie Poore |Tim Ebner

We all know the plot: A stressed-out, big-city dweller stumbles into a small town looking for some much needed R&R during the holiday season. What comes next? A rom-com holiday adventure fueled by unlimited hot cocoa, caroling, and a romantic love interest found under some mistletoe. Most likely, it’s a hunky shop owner or a small-time innkeeper barely keeping the business afloat. By now, we all know this scripted story. But what if the Hallmark movie you watch on TV could become reality?

Nov 27, 2024 | 51st.news | Tim Ebner |Maddie Poore |Christina Sturdivant Sani

We’re jumping right from one holiday to the next this weekend with a tree-lighting ceremony and multiple holiday markets. You can also flex your creative muscles by practicing improv, writing hip-hop lyrics, indulging in arts and crafts, and watching a hoop dancing performance. Have at it! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29  DC Holiday Hunt Put down those Thanksgiving leftovers and stretch your legs with a race across the city.