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These Guys Fixed the 311 App. D.C. Told Them To Stop

City Cast DC · Jul 20, 2026 · 20:34

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D.C. has an app that lets citizens request services and report problems around town. And this spring, it just stopped working. Our guest Josh Jacobson worked with a colleague to build their own. You’d think the city would be grateful. You’d be wrong. Josh is here to explain. 

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