Leonard Pleasant Morrow, known to his Street Sense community of two decades as L. Morrow, Slim, and The Morrow, died on April 3.

As D.C.’s MLK Library is enforcing a ban on sleeping under its loggia, advocates warn the policy will only move homelessness elsewhere.

His smile is the first thing many people mention when remembering Melveon Harp, who died from Stage III prostate cancer on May 23. He was 64.

The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness shared data giving insight into young people experiencing homelessness in D.C.

Following the release of the 2026 Point-In-Time Count, Street Sense is breaking down the demographics experiencing homelessness in D.C.

Thirty-three formerly homeless social work students celebrated completing the Peer Case Management Institute competitive 11-week program.

Community concerns are putting D.C.’s overdose prevention vending machines under renewed scrutiny during permit review.

D.C.’s new Moving to Work plan aims to close budget gaps but faces concerns over rent and transfer policies.

New D.C. ID rules streamline processes and keep replacement IDs free for unhoused residents while access remains limited.

New research shows Medicaid enrollees face higher risks of housing instability and homelessness after major health events.

As D.C. carried out at least 25 encampment closures in May and June, one resident’s legal challenge briefly delayed a cleanup.

DC Health confirmed the first tuberculosis outbreak seen in D.C. homeless shelters, with 15 active cases since January 2025.

The Trump administration’s new HUD homelessness funding guidelines shift priorities from Housing First to temporary housing and treatment.

The D.C. Housing Authority is facing funding challenges after the Department of Housing and Urban Development denied a budget request.

Finding relief from dangerous summer temperatures can be a challenge for people living outside and staying in shelters.

Many D.C. queer youth face housing insecurity, discrimination, and isolation as advocates warn federal changes could worsen access.

Street Sense journalism fellow Andrew Anderson documented the Capital Pride Parade and spoke with attendees about their experiences.

D.C. held its first ranked-choice election, and the results represent a potentially significant impact on policing, education, and housing.

The council added more than $400 million to the budget, reversing cuts to popular programs like housing vouchers.

Some housing voucher holders are unable to leave poor living conditions after the D.C. Housing Authority paused security deposit assistance.