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NewsBy Margaret Hartigan / Andrea Ho February 28, 2024
DC, National Park Service conduct encampment clearings in Foggy Bottom ahead of May closure
The National Park Service will close park area in Foggy Bottom on May 15, displacing part of a 28-tent encampment.
NewsBy Nina Raj February 28, 2024
Half of DC encampment closures in fiscal year 2023 happened with little notice
D.C. is relying on immediate dispositions to close encampments at high rates, officials testified at a Feb. 8 oversight hearing.
NewsBy Andrea Ho February 28, 2024
Oversight hearing focuses on affordable housing, tenant rights
D.C. community members and government officials testified about rent control before the Committee on Housing at an oversight hearing.
NewsBy Nora Scully February 28, 2024
New bill would expand involuntary commitment in DC
Four D.C. councilmembers introduced a bill on Feb. 5 that would expand the scope of involuntary commitment in the District and make it easier for people to be involuntarily committed.
First medical respite center for women opens in DC
D.C.’s first medical respite center for women experiencing homelessness opened in January, and will support at least 30 women.
NewsBy Frederic John February 28, 2024
Pages from the life book of Big Dan
Vendor Frederic John talks to Dan Kingery, the last man living in McPherson Square after an encampment closure last year.
NewsBy Nora Scully February 14, 2024
Celebrating the life of ‘superstar’ Cynthia Mewborn
Vendor Cynthia Mewborn died on Jan. 11, after she was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in late 2023. She was 59.
NewsBy Nina Raj February 14, 2024
Committee investigation, public testimony reveal failings of housing code inspection process
D.C. Council investigated DOB’s housing code inspection process, finding flaws in nearly every step of the agency’s operations.
Gas explosion damages transitional housing program, residents relocated
More than 30 residents of a Calvary Women’s Services transitional housing program were forced to evacuate after a gas explosion.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan February 14, 2024
DC closes encampment near Judiciary Square
D.C. officials closed an encampment near Judiciary Square on Jan. 31. At least two residents lived there before the closure.
New bill would allow people who use marijuana to live in federally subsidized housing
D.C. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton reintroduced a bill to allow people who use marijuana to live in federally subsidized low-income housing.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 31, 2024
What can the 2024 Point-in-Time Count tell us about homelessness in DC?
Conducted every January, the PIT Count is a federally-mandated survey of people experiencing homelessness nationwide.
NewsBy Taylor Nichols January 31, 2024
DC’s first stabilization center offers free drug and alcohol treatment 24/7
D.C.’s first stabilization center opened this fall, providing walk-in services for people experiencing substance use crises.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan January 31, 2024
DC introduces new unemployment insurance and identity verification system
Following criticism over how D.C. handled unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the city announced a change to its system.
NewsBy Andrea Ho January 31, 2024
DC’s first-time homebuyer program runs out of funds after just four months
The District’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) ran out of funds on Jan. 11, barely four months into the fiscal year.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 17, 2024
How homelessness in DC compares nationally
D.C. has the highest rate of homelessness in U.S. states and territories, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.
DC allocates more money toward rental assistance amid high demand
D.C. will put $20 million more toward rental assistance in 2024 after the program was overwhelmed with applications.
2024 hopes and predictions, continued
Local and national policymakers and advocates share their hopes for homelessness in 2024 with Street Sense.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 3, 2024
2024 hopes and predictions
NewsBy Taylor Nichols January 3, 2024
Remembering the 90 people who died without a home in DC in 2023
The People for Fairness Coalition hosted its 11th annual vigil remembering people who died while homeless in 2023.
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