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Vennie Marie Hill, a writer, singer, friend, and Street Sense vendor, died Feb. 26. She was 55.
Sustainability can come with a daunting price tag, but a local program says it can help Washingtonians reduce their ...
Landlords, city officials, and housing advocates debate how public policy impacts affordable housing for better or worse.
Longtime homelessness advocate and lawyer Maria Foscarinis’ new book, “And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America,” reframes the way readers think about homelessness. Foscarinis, ...
In late April and early May, they scheduled nearly three encampment clearings every week. Many of these encampments had been previously closed, and residents expressed anger and frustration at what is ...
In 2023, for the first time, more than half of those who died while experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., ...
D.C. launches new planning efforts to fight displacement and expand access to affordable housing across the District.
A year after SCOTUS ruling, advocates say criminalizing homelessness worsens housing crisis and cuts key support programs.
Language barriers in D.C. shelters endanger non-English speakers despite legal mandates and available translation services.
Kendarius Tucker is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.
I called the shop at 7:38 I asked, “Are you open?” and they said, “Great!” Thirty dollars was what I had in all I said, “Sir, I have little funds, but my mustache you can see it’s way too long.” ...
It took a second For half of my life’s dreams to disappear I can’t believe my ears The pain wasn’t minute Better covered by shock A second sucked my hugs, my hand holds, face rubs, and foot rubs A ...