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06/04/2026

“I’d rather have it dead than zombified.”

Skaters say city-run skate parks can’t replace the history and culture that grew in spaces like Freedom Plaza.

Skaters say city-run skate parks can’t replace the history and culture that grew in spaces like Freedom Plaza.

05/27/2026

📣 We're hiring!

730DC is looking for two new Weekly Scheduler writers to help curate and write our popular guide to things to do around D.C.

If you're plugged into local events, we'd love to hear from you.

🗓️ Applications close June 7.

We are an independent media collective of writers and editors, passionate about elevating critical thinking on local urban issues and opportunities for civic engagement. It’s also not our day job: Our team collaborates in a Google Doc every school night to deliver news and events that matter—for...

07/29/2025

We're excited to announce those who are tabling at 730 Day on Sunday, August 3.

They include:
• The TraRon Center
• First Shift Justice Project
• The DC Girls' Coalition
• Mt. Pleasant Artists Collective
• Artist and illustrator Sarah Shively

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1Vfqr2aVtqbUC5EB6

07/10/2025

Join us in celebrating the anniversary of your newsletter’s favorite newsletter! We’ll be hanging at metrobar DC on Sunday, August 3 from 1pm to 4 pm in honor of 730Day. Bring a pal or meet one there!

730DC’s staff will be excited to geek out with you about all things local…and likely wearing one of our iconic email hats.

To RSVP, head here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14vpIfs-pZnTVji4-71i-VLeILjcF7fATxjxWxqgPnNo/edit

07/01/2025

Don’t miss out on 730DC’s biggest bash of the year. Expect more details soon! Follow to stay in the know, and be sure to sign up here:
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04/22/2025

Tired of talking to your houseplants and pretending your cat is your coworker? Craving actual human interaction and some decent coffee that isn’t brewed in your kitchen?

Hang with the crew behind 730DC on Friday, April 25 for chill coworking at Doubles.

Sick of working from home in your PJs? Need some human connection? Join us for a coworking day at Doubles coffee on Friday, April 25 from 9 am - 12 pm.

04/08/2025

Sick of working from home in your PJs? Need some human connection? Join us for a coworking day at Doubles coffee on Friday, April 25 from 9 am - 12 pm.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/730coworking

03/26/2025

In a Q&A with DC-based reporter J.M. Amoroso, writer and climate activist Mike Tidwell discusses his book, "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue," and how "everyone in this neighborhood has lost a big tree." The neighborhood referred to is Takoma Park in DC.

Find the full conversation on 730DC's Medium blog: https://medium.com/seventhirty-dc/whats-killing-the-trees-on-willow-avenue-c6a660b05cf1

02/24/2025

Thanks to Washingtonian for rounding up these offers — linked in today's 730DC newsletter.

Head here for more deals and discounts for current and former federal workers and contractors: https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/02/19/dc-area-businesses-are-offering-deals-for-federal-workers-and-contractors/

02/11/2025

I'm nosey AF 👃

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