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

Last month, Mi Casa broke ground on the 10Q Apartments in Ward 5, bringing new affordable housing stock to a city that desperately needs it.

In addition to Alan’s Oasis, D.C. closed 14 encampments since early February.

D.C. recently opened a new resource for youth experiencing homelessness, but some in the homeless services system say it’s not all good news.

As the days get colder, the impact of housing inequities in D.C. becomes more extreme for those experiencing homelessness and insecurity.

The curbside antique store, Victor’s Treasures, is facing eviction. Owner Victor Hucks isn’t sure where he or his treasures will live next.

Between Oct. 7 and Oct. 29, D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) cleared seven encampments across the city.

D.C. continues encampment closures under new protocol, displacing residents with reduced notice and limited support options.

D.C. will open the E Street non-congregate shelter this summer, offering 190 beds for medically vulnerable and unhoused residents.

D.C. closed nine encampments, did “full-clean ups” at six others, and postponed two scheduled closures due to bad weather between Aug. 27 and Oct. 8.

I went to the back-to-school event by Ward 6 Mutual Aid. I’m so thankful we made it out there.

In just seven days, District authorities closed three encampments, displacing over 40 people, many without a plan of where to go next. 

D. C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) cleared four encampments during the week of June 24.

D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services closed an encampment at the corner of 9th and Mt. Olivet St. NE on May 7.

D.C. officials closed an encampment near Judiciary Square on Jan. 31. At least two residents lived there before the closure.

Patty Smith shares her experience with Street Sense.

D.C. conducted its annual survey of residents experiencing homelessness, the Point-in-Time Count, on Jan. 25. While the numbers are crucial to measuring how effective the city’s plan to end homelessness is, advocates say the survey is likely an undercount.

D.C. voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8 to vote for the city’s mayor and council members.

Evy Wilkins was thrilled to move into her apartment. As a low-income D.C. resident, she qualified for a rent subsidy through the District’s Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program. But Wilkins’ joy quickly turned into a nightmare.

D.C. conducts over 70 encampment engagements every year. Do they achieve what they’re supposed to?