diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7cbc76305..aca0741b4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ looking to contribute to D*.  This script assumes you have [a basic Rails setup
 ```
 
 
-### Step 2: Run the the development server
+### Step 2: Run the development server
 ```
   rails s
 ```