Let's Relaunch DCist Together

A project in Washington, DC by DCist
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DCist is relaunching at WAMU, and we want you to be a part of it!
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Funded: $86,921 of $75,000
Dates: May 22nd -> Jun 22nd (32 days)
Project By: DCist
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Latest News

WOW. You are all Incredible!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to each one of you who helped us reach our $75,000 goal just moments before our launch party began!  Now, with a week left of the Kickstarter campaign, we need to set sights to the stretch goal of $125,000! Reaching this goal means we'll... (Read More)

We're baaaaack!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

DCist returns Monday under new owner WAMU

June 11th - via: wtop.com
The hyper-local website shuttered abruptly last November by its billionaire former owner, and then acquired by public radio station WAMU in February, was to be relaunched Monday morning. The site is now live, with its familiar morning roundup. (Read More)

*Bon Jovi voice* Woahhh we're half way there!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Help Us Bring DCist Back

May 22nd - via: wamu.org
[WASHINGTON, DC] - DCist is gearing up for its relaunch and we need support from readers like you. Earlier this year, WAMU acquired the beloved local news site. (Read More)

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