Lifestyle
NewsBy Gabriel Zakaib March 26, 2025
Art as therapy: Programs in D.C. improving mental health
Art therapy programs in D.C. provide healing for those facing homelessness and trauma. Free creative expression is improving mental health.
ArtBy Frederick Walker January 29, 2025
Bring back RFK stadium
A D.C. native and sports fan talks about bringing back RFK stadium.
ArtBy Frederic John January 1, 2025
Musicians digging the scene in old clubs
Vendor Frederic John shares fond memories of listening to jazz music in old clubs across the U.S, including Blues Alley.
ArtBy Wendy Brown January 1, 2025
Holiday reflections
The holidays are a time to reflect on the year and be grateful for the things we accomplished, as well as make new goals and get together.
ArtBy Trevor Freeman January 1, 2025
Blanket of snow
I watch the snowy trickle down a blowing storm / Covering the world’s winter blanket / Trickling down, down, down comes the storm
ArtBy Sureyakanti Behera January 1, 2025
The calendar’s lost days
In 1752, from Sept. 3rd to 13th, people witnessed a unique historical event. Eleven days were cut from the calendar and deleted forever.
ArtBy Rochelle Walker January 1, 2025
Hotline to salvation
I would like to speak to Jesus, a man I know will answer me because I am SO tired of calling on you people, “my people.”
ArtBy Queenie Featherstone January 1, 2025
Sick
Let’s be for real, it’s just no fun to be sick as hell / One can tell when their body is not well / You really know you’re not well
ArtBy Nikila Smith January 1, 2025
Flawless
I vow to you, taking in what you believe to be flaws, I see a rare edition. It’s less than flaws, it’s flawless.
ArtBy Levester Green January 1, 2025
Love star
It wasn’t until I arrived at Benjamin Stoddert and laid eyes upon the heavenly Starr that I was wowed and awakened to her loveliness.
ArtBy Laticia Brock January 1, 2025
Workers, not flunkies
What’s the difference between me and you? The work I put in, I bet the average person couldn’t do. It takes a lot of pride.
ArtBy Sasha Williams January 1, 2025
Cosmic dance
Under neon lights, we sway in space / Distant stars set the cosmic pace / Asteroids grooving in their own race / On this moonrock stage
ArtBy Jenkins Dalton January 1, 2025
Street Sense suggestions
What can change at Street SenseFront page story or pictures. And, other sections: Food, shelters, advertisements, book review, sports, politics, or our city
ArtBy Jeffrey Carter January 1, 2025
New Year’s resolution
Mine is to get a job and get back into the mainstream of life. The reason I haven’t worked in 30 years is my nervous breakdown.
ArtBy Jacqueline Turner January 1, 2025
The joy of a new year
The new year is the starting point to learn from last year’s mistakes and a chance to seek joy and pursue happiness.
ArtBy Frederick Walker January 1, 2025
Help us
The holidays are an extra special time to help the homeless. We’re tired of sleeping in front of libraries because often it’s the only place.
ArtBy Degnon Dovonou January 1, 2025
Days of life
Every three days I have to water my life. Day by day, I have left that life watered. That life becomes my flower, which needs to be watered.
ArtBy Darlesha Joyner January 1, 2025
Safety and security
Yes, we have security guards and police officers on train platforms and on and off the train, but we need metal detectors.
ArtBy Carlton Johnson January 1, 2025
Joyfulness
My favorites for holiday mornings are the heat my body will feel from the hot coffee and the moon tea. May the holidays come with joy.
ArtBy Carlos Carolina January 1, 2025
What’s life
Life is not what you / Think it is / So what is it you think / Of life / Oh really? / Ok / That’s nice / Stay focused
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