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Reporter @washingtonsun ☀️ Formerly: @washingtonpost @PhillyInquirer. Forever @thedbk amplifier. She/her. Story tips? DMs are open

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In my first story with Kelley French for @washingtonsun, I spoke to the woman pictured in the Metro photo on July 4. She didn't know she went viral. Her family wants people to know their difficult reality. Please take some time with our story today notus.org/metro/viral-metro-…

The Woman in the Photo Wanted to Be Alone. Instead, She Went Viral.

America saw what it wanted to see on the face of its newest icon. And everyone saw it wrong.

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Merrill College students know their rights as journalists. "Cat Murphy is a master's student at the University of Maryland, credentialed as a reporter for our Capital News Service and doing the job we teach our students to do. Cat recorded openly in a public space alongside other news outlets, and that is her legal right," Dean Rafael Lorente (@DeanLorente) said. "I'm proud of how she handled herself in a difficult situation."
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@BaltimoreBannerOct 14
Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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Jeremy Barr
@jeremymbarrOct 14
I'm glad this Capital News Service reporter (from the University of Maryland's journalism school) knew her rights far better than I did in 2013: politico.com/blogs/media/201…

Biden press staff demanded student reporter delete photos

Vice President Joe Biden’s press secretary Kendra Barkoff reportedly apologized to a student reporter after a press office staffer demanded that he delete photos he took at an open-press event in...

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The Baltimore Banner
@BaltimoreBannerOct 14
Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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jenny gathright@jennygathrightOct 8
Didnt know Chuck Schumer was this into…Franklin Hall? Fun story from @stephen_neukam: washingtonsun.com/campaigns/…

Washington's Bitter, Partisan Restaurant Divide — With Data

Federal election filings show Republicans and Democrats eating true to form: Steak for the GOP, while Dems favor the multicultural.

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Capitol Hill Books sells books. Your lawmaker doesn’t work there, and neither does the Antichrist. washingtonsun.com/metro/capi…

Calling for Satan? Wrong Number.

Capitol Hill Books sells books. Your lawmaker doesn’t work there, and neither does the Antichrist.

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Dave Levinthal@davelevinthalOct 9
Get thee behind me, Satan! (And buy a book!) The appropriate story to end your week, courtesy of @esilverman11 of @washingtonsun washingtonsun.com/metro/capi…

Calling for Satan? Wrong Number.

Capitol Hill Books sells books. Your lawmaker doesn’t work there, and neither does the Antichrist.

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Danielle Paquette@DPAQreportOct 5
Thought about tweeting this @mjcontrera kicker but didn't want to spoil it for the rest of y'all: nytimes.com/2026/10/05/us/tr…

They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.

What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.

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Dukem closing is such a major loss for U Street and the D.C. food scene. The family behind it built something truly special over the years: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…

A D.C. Ethiopian restaurant was struggling. Then its TikTok went viral.

The TikTok, which got nearly 1 million views in five days, has helped bring a surge of customers to Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant.

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Alex Roarty
@Alex_RoartyOct 2
New: The Democratic Party's reputation is in the toilet. Some of the party's candidates are trying to take advantage. On the widespread effort among '26 Dems to distance themselves from party, a big part of their effort to compete on a red-leaning map washingtonsun.com/campaigns/…

The Democratic Brand Is a Mess. Some Democrats Are Taking Advantage.

Paige Cognetti, running in Pennsylvania, is one of the Democrats making the case, as one voter put it, that elections don’t need to be “between shit and diarrhea.”

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Tim Grieve
@timgrieveOct 1
Everyone watches women's sports. @washingtonsun actually covers then. A thread of recent work from the biggest local sports reporting team in the DMV:
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The Washington Sun
@washingtonsunOct 1
The Washington Sun is creating The Washington Sun Magazine, a monthly print publication featuring some of the most compelling journalism produced by The Sun’s newsroom, with an emphasis on longform storytelling, essays and local news. The magazine will also feature The Sun’s Hill reporting, D.C. sports and culture coverage, and opinion columnists. washingtonsun.com/about-us/p…
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The Washington Sun’s Tom Sietsema is hosting an AMA on r/WashingtonDC tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET. Bring your questions! reddit.com/r/washingtondc/co…

From the washingtondc community on Reddit: I’m Tom Sietsema, the James Beard award-winning food...

Explore this post and more from the washingtondc community

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Justin Fenton@justin_fentonSep 29
The Banner sent the great @SapnaBansil to Vietnam to document a deported mother reuniting with her children, highlighting the strain on mixed-status families. Give it a read: thebanner.com/community/loca…

A Maryland mother’s deportation to Vietnam forces an agonizing choice

Forced 9,000 miles from her family, Melissa Tran confronts what comes next for her U.S.-born children.

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Emma Baccellieri@emmabaccellieriSep 28
A good day to read the sports page ☀️ On the ground with the Spirit, Commanders, Mystics, Nats and high school football. (With some fun Wizards and Caps stuff on deck!)
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jenny gathright@jennygathrightSep 28
Trayon White could face another trial. And the council faces a decision: vote to expel again? Mendelson said “I do not think an elected official should be taking $35k in cash in an envelope while discussing influencing contracts.” My recap of mistrial day: washingtonsun.com/metro/tray…

Trayon White Says He Is ‘Redeemed Again’ After Judge Declares a Mistrial

The D.C. Council member, who can remain in office for now, was facing bribery charges. The government said it will try the case again.

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Emily Kennard
@emilyykennardSep 27
One attendee estimated the ratio of men to women at the pro-data center party as "like, four or five to one." "Not ideal," he added w/ @mara_hop washingtonsun.com/national/a…

The AI Bros Are Partying

Hundreds gathered at a bitcoin-themed bar in D.C. to counterprogram the national backlash against data centers and AI.

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Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhleSep 28
NEWS: A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the federal bribery trial of Ward 8 Council member Trayon White. What happens next is the big question. From @jennygathright: washingtonsun.com/metro/tray…

Trayon White Says He Is ‘Redeemed Again’ After Judge Declares a Mistrial

The D.C. Council member, who can remain in office for now, was facing bribery charges. The government said it will try the case again.

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Tomorrow!
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Hello, D.C.! I’m moderating tonight’s mayoral and at-large general election debates: 🏛️ At-Large Council: 6:00 PM 🏛️ Mayoral Debate: 7:30 PM Stream it on YouTube or check out dcdebates.com for details. Have questions for the candidates? Shoot me a message!
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Jeff Dooley@JeffDooley_Sep 17
Such great news for DC sports fans, athletes, coaches and parents. Kudos to @M_Errigo and Co for making it happen!
Michael Errigo@M_ErrigoSep 17
Thrilled to be a part of this. There are so many incredible HS athletes, coaches and teams across the DMV and we can't wait to give them the coverage they deserve.
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Jeff Stein
@jstein_sunSep 18
🌞🌞🌞Scoop - Trump admin weighing 12 data center proposals for 17,600 acres of public land across six states Far more than previously known By @mara_hop & @jadelozada_ washingtonsun.com/climate-en…

Trump Is Considering More Data Centers on Public Lands Than Previously Known

The data center proposals cover at least 17,600 acres of public lands across six Western states.

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