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ArtBy Sasha Williams September 25, 2024
My S is for super
I went to the back-to-school event by Ward 6 Mutual Aid. I’m so thankful we made it out there.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia September 25, 2024
Street Sense recognized by the International Network for Street Papers
Street Sense was nominated for two awards from the International Network of Street Papers at its annual conference.
NewsBy Jessica Rich September 11, 2024
Re-established drug free zones make D.C. less safe, local advocates argue
Advocacy groups and justice organizations have raised concerns about the disruption of community services resulting from drug-free zones.
OpinionBy Dominique Anthony August 28, 2024
HIPS don’t lie: Meet the team at 7th and T
Dominique Anthony introduces her team.
NewsBy Holly Harris August 14, 2024
Residents share their thoughts on Bruce Monroe Park, one of the last refuges against unhoused criminalization
In the Park View neighborhood, Bruce Monroe Park is one of the few places unhoused or housing-insecure people can spend extended time.
NewsBy Fiona Riley July 31, 2024
Kings and queens of Northwest D.C. parade to fight homelessness
The first annual Crown the Homeless parade was held to honor people experiencing homelessness in the community.
NewsBy Samantha Monteiro July 17, 2024
The District is ready to start pulling back its migrant services — but migrants are still struggling to find homes in D.C.
Migrants and their advocates say the Office of Migrant Services has not done enough to ensure migrant families can find stable housing.
NewsBy Nora Scully June 5, 2024
Ten years ago, they didn’t have a spot at the table. Now, they make space for others.
D.C. is working to help people with lived experience of homelessness advocate for themselves and others by training them as case managers.
NewsBy Andrea Ho April 10, 2024
As the gentrification of Chinatown continues, Chinese elders mobilize to save their neighborhood
Residents say a new proposal to build a nine-story lodging in Chinatown threatens to decimate an already dwindling community.
ArtBy Robert Vaughn March 27, 2024
Growing up in DC
A new story by Robert Vaughn.
NewsBy Andrea Ho March 13, 2024
DC Poor People’s Campaign holds assembly and march, mobilizes poor and low-wage voters
More than 100 people gathered for the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers Assembly to draw attention to policies that worsen poverty.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst / Lisa Blackburn Ullven March 13, 2024
Road Trip Stories: ‘Remember when’
In the latest installment of “Road Trip Stories,” Angie and Lisa explore connection, mental health, and TV.
OpinionBy Brian Carome February 28, 2024
Why we’re raising the paper price to $3
Street Sense CEO Brian Carome explains to readers why Street Sense raised the price of the paper to $3, giving vendors a raise.
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.
OpinionBy Juliana Barnet February 28, 2024
A carjacked Prince George’s County resident testifies against the DC crime bill
The DC crime bill goes in the wrong direction, heightening policing and punishment, though many question such measures.
OpinionBy Marcus McCall February 14, 2024
Community mentors
Marcus McCall suggests community mentors help stop the youth violence in D.C.
OpinionBy Rita Sauls February 14, 2024
Community concerns
Rita Sauls calls on the D.C. community to be more welcoming to outsiders.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst / Lisa Blackburn Ullven January 31, 2024
Road trip stories: ‘The Promise of Tomorrow’
Angie Whitehurst and Lisa Blackburn Ullven write about their thoughts on the TEDx Talk “The Promise of Tomorrow.”
ArtBy Marcus McCall January 17, 2024
More than a paper
Marcus McCall thanks Street Sense.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 17, 2024
2024 hopes and predictions, continued
Local and national policymakers and advocates share their hopes for homelessness in 2024 with Street Sense.
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