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April Bethea

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Charlotte, Washington, D.C.
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A Tar Heel trying to find her way in the nation's capital. I edit stories on news around the DMV for @postlocal; past: many hats @theobserver

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Bethea is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Online News Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. She has served as an officer at the local level for both NABJ and SPJ.

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After a course in bike safety, these D.C. second-graders are ready to ride

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By April Bethea Verified, Sarah L. Voisin
| The Washington Post Verified
After a course in bike safety, these D.C. second-graders are ready to ride (washingtonpost.com) After a course in bike safety, these D.C. second-graders are ready to ride By April Bethea; Sarah L. Voisin 2026060310012900 Hundreds of young D.C. bicyclists have new wheels and other gear to help them move about the city after learning the ins and outs of how to ride safely.
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D.C. schools chancellor, touted for raising scores post-pandemic, to step down

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By Jenny Gathright Verified, April Bethea Verified
| The Washington Post Verified
D.C. schools chancellor, touted for raising scores post-pandemic, to step down (washingtonpost.com) D.C. schools chancellor, touted for raising scores post-pandemic, to step down By Jenny Gathright; April Bethea 2026052016020300 D.C. Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, who as the district's longest-serving leader oversaw its recovery in math and reading scores after the pandemic, is leaving the role to join a national education nonprofit.
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Some D.C.-area schools to dismiss early or teach remotely due to Monday storms

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By April Bethea Verified
| The Washington Post Verified
Some D.C.-area schools to dismiss early or teach remotely due to Monday storms (washingtonpost.com) Some D.C.-area schools to dismiss early or teach remotely due to Monday storms By April Bethea 2026031523580900 Many D.C.-area school systems will dismiss classes early Monday, offer remote learning or are closed ahead of a storm system that could bring heavy rain, damaging winds and, possibly, tornadoes to the region.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, though it's been awhile. I'd love to bring one in the newsroom to write a story and see how folks would respond.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#AskRachel, which was born out of the controversy over ex-Spokane NAACP president Rachel Dolezal.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter. It's such a fascinating tool to see how people from different walks of life interact, for better or worse and share what's happening