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Chants and chatter filled the air as swarms of black and pink jerseys entered M&T Bank stadium on Saturday evening. One voice rang loudly amongst the cloud, leading D.C. United’s flagship chant. “ Vamos, Vamos United. Esta noche, tenemos que ganar.” Then came the opposing chant from the other side of the crowd. “Messi! Messi! Messi.” Fans were preparing to see D.C. United face off against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in a Major League Soccer (MLS) week three matchup. Although

A man rides a "penny-farthing" bicycle, also known as a high wheel bike. Photo courtesy of Unsplash. Too often, local coverage gives us just the basics — the facts, the numbers, the who/what/where/how — but misses the why , the personal inspirations and emotions of the people involved. That deeper motivation is the kind of thing that usually doesn’t make headlines or is sometimes left out of an article entirely. Community journalism isn’t simply about reporting. It should be

A young girl celebrates a point made while at a game for her local basketball team In a time when national and international headlines dominate our daily lives, some of the most powerful stories may be the ones unfolding in our very own neighborhoods. Yet, these are the stories that often go untold. Community journalism focuses on people, looking beyond major headlines and breaking news. I’m not just interested in which team won the game, I’m interested in the fan that came b