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@samdelgado.bsky.socialNEW: Food insecurity in the D.C. region hit a new high in the past year, according to a new report.
The District had the third-highest food insecurity rate among seven nearby counties/cities surveyed.
Read for more details in @51st.news:
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@51st.newsReposted by @samdelgado.bsky.socialNEW: With Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador set to expire today, members of D.C.'s largest immigrant community face major uncertainty about their future. @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
@51st.newsReposted by @samdelgado.bsky.socialNEW: September is peak pawpaw season in the mid-Atlantic. As @ecwilliams.bsky.social learned, once you start looking for the tropical-tasting fruit, you'll see them everywhere. Here's where to find one for yourself — and why you shouldn't miss the window:
@samdelgado.bsky.socialSince the pandemic, there’s been a decline in third spaces — places where people can connect & feel a sense of belonging.
Now, some DC residents are creating ones to fill that gap. I spoke to the organizers behind these newest community hubs for @51st.news ⬇️
@samdelgado.bsky.socialMedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in DC. Now, they're cutting over a third of their postpartum beds.
Nurses & health advocates are very concerned about this decision. I spoke with them to understand why.
@samdelgado.bsky.socialEarly voting in D.C. started yesterday, but @51st.news has been helping break down the election for months now.
You can see it all on our DCision2026 page, but I'm pulling out a few of my favorites. 🧵
