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Congratulations are in order for Laura Amico, the reporter behind Homicide Watch D.C., who has been awarded a 2011 MJ Bear Fellowship by the Online News Association, an award for 23 to 30-year-olds that recognizes “innovative work in independent, community and corporate news” which “represents the best of new media.” Amico’s site is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay apprised on the crime beat in the District — we highly recommend you add it to your daily reading list.