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Jonathan Forney’s Biography

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Journalism masters student and production editor. I enjoy writing about local news, feature stories, how technology impacts people's lives, science, and niche communities. I am open to freelance work but am trying to find the right opportunity for full-time employment.

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Nearly contained sewage spill leaves serious concerns for the Potomac River

Nearly contained sewage spill leaves serious concerns for the Potomac River

Six days after a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River upstream of the District of Columbia, the city's…

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Independent 'microgrid' empowers DC site - and community - with renewable energy

Independent 'microgrid' empowers DC site - and community - with renewable energy

The St. Elizabeths East campus in the southeast of the District of Columbia was once home to a psychiatric in…

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Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

The Harlem Globetrotters celebrate their centennial tour, inspiring the next generation of basketball talent …

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Civil War Museum honors Black troops; official reopening remains uncertain

Civil War Museum honors Black troops; official reopening remains uncertain

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum (AACWM) held its annual Reading of the Names on Nov. 11, honor…

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Wizards honor John Wall

Wizards honor John Wall

Washington Wizards honor former star John Wall for his career and community impact. Special tribute, bobble h…

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'Abbott Elementary' Hit New Heights in A+ Season

'Abbott Elementary' Hit New Heights in A+ Season

'Abbott Elementary's' supporting cast stepped into the spotlight this year, making Season 4 the strongest yet.

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Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

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By Jonathan Forney Special to the AFRO The iconic starred and striped uniforms of the Harlem Globetrotters are almost as well-known as their trick shots and high-flying dunks. Founded in 1926, the organization played their first game under the Harlem Globetrotter name on Jan. 7, 1927. As the organization begins to celebrate 100 years, entertaining audiences around the world, their players reflect on the team’s impact.
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Stereo Chemistry revisited: ‘Wicked amazing scientist’ James Harris’s untold story

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Chemists may know James Harris as the first Black scientist to be credited with codiscovering an element. In fact, we referenced this in a previous episode of Stereo Chemistry about making superheavy elements. But beyond this memorable factoid, details about this accomplished nuclear chemist are scarce, and most sources repeat the same superficial information. Kristen Frederick-Frost, curator of modern science at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, wants to change that.
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17 things to do around D.C. this weekend

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Every Thursday, we share weekend events happening around the city. Are you planning an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team using this form. Find more events in our Civics Roundup, which focuses on ways to get more involved locally. By Jonathan Forney This year brings a rare trifecta: a Saturday Valentine’s Day, early Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year celebrations, and (for the lucky among us) a three-day weekend for Presidents’ Day.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Being a reporter for my college newspaper with some freelance sportswriting for the athletics department on the side

How is social media changing news?

The wealth of sources and takes on things is potentially good, but there are many problems. It opens people up to context more than ever

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Conveying information to people in useful and intelligible ways. It also means knowing when to be critical of narratives