Washington Post reporter. Proud father. Lucky husband. Philly sports fan. Also a fan of my parents. Buy my book on Amazon. (Just kidding, I don't have a book.)

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Joined March 2009
Joe Heim retweeted
Hello! I'd like to write a story about how fans are supporting Jalen Hurts in his recovery. If you or someone you know has sent a card/letter/gift to him, and would be willing to share why, I'd love to talk! I can be reached at [email protected] or in DMs. Thanks as always☺️
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Joe Heim retweeted
Personal note related to #Terps football news today: When I got laid off from @postsports, Michael Locksley was among the first to reach out offering support. It was so uplifting during a really crappy time for me professionally. I'll always be grateful for that kindness.
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The fallout from Congressman Andy Harris' debate crashout? Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz has gotten a flood of donations and put an ad on air. Political handicappers bumped the race from "safe Republican" to "likely Republican." By @WintrodeBrenda: thebanner.com/politics-power…
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I love fall as long as I can avoid people who say 'leaf peeping'
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No exaggeration, this guy might be the best interview in pro sports right now
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DOJ to investigate whether conditions in the D.C. jail violate the Constitution New from me and @sophiansolano
Breaking news: The Justice Department announced an investigation into whether conditions in the D.C. jail violate the Constitution. The investigation comes days after The Post wrote about inmates, who allege they served food containing mice and insects. wapo.st/4z0BvqX
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Very sad news. For two decades, Ann rewarded @washingtonpost readers with her smart, funny, poignant movie reviews. She was a beautiful writer and a lovely person. I was her editor for a couple of years and it was the easiest job I ever had. RIP Ann. wapo.st/484Ryb8
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that the United States paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, rebutting earlier claims made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid a sharp deterioration in relations between the two countries. wapo.st/4i91zZK
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Jalen Hurts spent most of the night before the Jaguars game in Week 4 at a London hospital because of the blood clot that was initially found in his calf. Hurts didn’t sleep that entire night, per doctor’s orders. He still played the next day
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Local residents react to Trump closing/overhauling East Potomac: “Cowboy” Harris, 83, has been coming to Hains Point since he was 8 years old. “I think it’s a bunch of bulls---,” he said. Story from @JoeHeim and @merica washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
Breaking news: President Trump said that his administration has developed a plan to transform East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level golf course, saying the historic public facility will close Nov. 15 and reopen approximately 15 months later. wapo.st/3U2ofTo
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Spent the past few weeks reporting on mass layoffs at a local PepsiCo plant, a landmark where I grew up in Prince George’s County — this is the result. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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Joe Heim retweeted
Pennsylvania high student crowned Homecoming King surprised everyone by passing the honor to the runner-up. ❤️
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This, from the Oregonian, is possibly the most heartbreaking thing I've ever read.
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I do not understand for the life of me why DC allows these scooters. When I lived there years ago I’d see someone in a scooter accident roughly once a week. They go way too fast, don’t behave like bikes or cars, people don’t wear helmets, and any moron can hop on one. Just a dumb bad dangerous thing to offer up to the public.
Last Friday, my kids and I witnessed the Eastern Market scooter crash that killed Talib Shakir. Two riders hit each other, and neither was wearing a helmet. Mr. Shakir's head hit the curb. He suffered horrific head trauma. I sprinted to the fire station for help while someone else called 911. From what I saw, I think he was killed instantly. I've had a week to reflect. 🧵 washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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First Robinson says, "I don't know nothing," then accuses Hurts of faking the ailment & bailing on the team. Jalen can't even get injured without someone slandering him.
Michael Robinson thinks Jalen Hurts is pulling himself out of a lost season so the blame doesn't land on him 👀 "If everybody's hurt, I'm hurt, too." Fair read or way out of line?
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Joe Heim retweeted
New tonight: Trump administration seeks to remove the federal judge who rebuked it over tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links. “Judge Reyes’s behavior in this case is nothing short of egregious,” the government wrote. wapo.st/4yTFp4F
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