Sarah Loftus

Today was a big day! DC Council introduced a bill that would establish a deposit-return system for beverage containers in the District, including plastic bottles. Our Riverkeeper, Trey, spoke at the press conference this morning in support of the bill.

The District E-Bike Incentive Program is returning! Last year, we helped 293 DC Residents purchase an e-bike & this year, we’re helping even more! Between February 1-21, DC residents can apply for up to $1,500 towards the purchase of an e-bike. 🔗 ddot.dc.gov/ebikes.

IT’S HERE! Reflect on your year with Metro Rewind. Visit: metrorewind.com Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/Met… #wmata

NEW: We are suing the federal government for polluting the Anacostia River for 150+ years. The US government has treated the Anacostia River as its dumping ground for toxic waste and chemicals. We are fighting to hold it accountable to clean the devastating pollution it caused.

.@propublica is hiring a Climate Reporter to hold the powerful accountable for the effects of climate change. 🌎 5+ years experience, track record of accountability reporting required 📌 Remote friendly in the United States 💰 $95K-$170K Apply: grnh.se/7c2cf0166us

Hey #bikedc! Do you use Q&R to bike across town to/from MBT? Would you like them to be safer & protected? Then, please attend ANC5E’s Dec. 17th meeting to show your support & to oppose their resolution against making the lanes safer. Meeting details here drive.google.com/file/d/1_hSczy…

ONE MONTH LEFT to apply to be part of #MMF50th. Spend your summer as a #MassMediaFellow working as a reporter at a major news outlet and gain skills in #SciComm! Applications are due January 1st: aaas.org/mmf

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @WIRED is hiring a Senior Writer, Climate, to cover the climate beat, with a focus on how people and technology are adapting to a changing world. #JournalismJobs buff.ly/3ZsePAA

New data from @DDOTDC on the Kenyon St bikeway shows very positive results: 🚲2x increase in bicycle ridership after construction 🚗No change in vehicle speeds 🦺70% reduction in vehicle crashes after construction

NEW: Come work with us! The @BaltimoreBanner's award-winning data team is hiring a data reporter and a data visualization reporter. You'll get a chance to produce amazing journalism for some of the best readers in the country. Have questions? Reach out to me or @RyanLittleE.

The awesomeness of the Columbia Road redesign has exceeded my highest expectations — so much new dedicated space for people walking, biking, and catching the bus. Huge improvement for the neighborhood.

DC, mark your calendar — emergency rental assistance (ERAP) applications open this Wednesday, November 20 at noon! 🏘️ There are changes to the application process this year, so start preparing your materials now if you need to apply: erap.dhs.dc.gov/ERAPShutdown Spread the word! 🔊

We’re on strike at the New York Times. No playing Wordle, the crossword or any of the games. Stand with @NYTGuildTech in demanding a fair first contract! washingtonpost.com/style/media/20…

We're announcing $95 million to support new fish passage projects through two funding opportunities, with one focused on tribes. Applications for both opportunities are due in Febraury 2025. Learn more about this funding and how to submit a proposal: bit.ly/3NNs9sk

For anyone unsubscribing to the Post, may I suggest subscribing to @51stnews instead 👀

Just a reminder, for no reason at all 👀 : No billionaire can tell us what not to publish — and we’re committed to putting our community first. Join today: buff.ly/40nkSaf

It’s a good day to send a letter to Washington Post management. actionnetwork.org/letters/send-a…

Check your inbox! The very first edition of The 51st is here! 🎉 You can head to our website to sign up for our newsletter if you haven't already and read all of the stories we published today. No paywalls! 51st.news

Are you ready to try something new and work in #SciComm? Apply by Jan 1, 2025 to be a part of #MMF50th and join an alumni cohort of over 850 as you spend the summer using your STEM background as a journalist writing the news! aaas.org/mmf

The @NOAA Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee recently released a survey to assess the effectiveness of marine mammal deterrents. If you're an aquaculture farmer, fisherman, or you own/manage marina or coastal property, we would appreciate your input: bit.ly/4gAX6gv