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

“BILLY LUCK,” a documentary about Street Sense vendor Frederic John, was screened for the first time in April.

Two bills about housing vouchers and substance abuse outreach could improve life for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

How the United States approaches homelessness could soon shift drastically after President Donald Trump’s July order.

Vennie Marie Hill, a writer, singer, friend, native Washingtonian, and Street Sense vendor, died Feb. 26. She was 55 years old.

In 2023, for the first time, more than half of those who died while experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., died of an opioid overdose.

A powerful reflection on fentanyl addiction, homelessness, and resilience, highlighting struggles with mental health and systemic failures.

Shakita Chapman of HIPS discusses harm reduction, social services, and advocacy for drug users and sex workers in D.C.

Advocacy groups and justice organizations have raised concerns about the disruption of community services resulting from drug-free zones.

Vending machines around the city will provide Naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other harm reduction supplies.

D.C.’s first stabilization center opened this fall, providing walk-in services for people experiencing substance use crises.

This is here to give you some tricks and ideas to fight addiction over the holidays. Remember, no matter if…

Vennie Hill writes about the struggle of staying sober during the holidays.

Vennie Hill knows all too well how much it can hurt to be around a bad influence.

Chris Cole celebrates her return.

Vennie Hill shares an update on her journey to recovery.

I was in the same program, about three and a half years ago. I graduated. Came home, and got into…

A piece about recovery, growth, and love, by Vennie Hill.

I held my brother’s hand as he took his last breath. Looking into his eyes I could see the results…

Your brain is your map to the future, waiting for something outside of you to feel something inside. Stop living…