Washington DC
OpinionBy Ganesh Bhojwani April 10, 2024
Hostile architecture’s role in DC’s homelessness epidemic
Hostile architecture makes public space less accessible for people experiencing homelessness, a high school student writes.
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.
NewsBy Nora Scully April 10, 2024
Health care workers at DC homeless shelters begin contract negotiations 5 months after voting to unionize
Unity Health Care workers are advocating for better conditions, more time with patients, and lower workloads.
DC leads the country in infant and toddler homelessness rates, new report shows
Over 7% of all infants and toddlers in D.C. experience homelessness, according to a recent report. That is more than any state in the U.S.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan April 10, 2024
Encampment Update: DC closes encampment near Anacostia River and Washington Yacht Club
D.C. removed an encampment near the Anacostia river on March 27. No residents were present during the closure.
OpinionBy Laticia Brock March 27, 2024
City gets sold
A new story by Laticia Brock.
OpinionBy Marc Grier March 27, 2024
New paper price
A new story by Marc Grier.
OpinionBy Peaceful Tobias March 27, 2024
Tent cities
A new story by Peaceful Tobias.
OpinionBy Andre Brinson March 27, 2024
Name calling
A new story by Andre Brinson.
ArtBy Robert Vaughn March 27, 2024
Growing up in DC
A new story by Robert Vaughn.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil March 27, 2024
Why the Secure DC bill is worthless
Jeff McNeil shares his opposition to the Secure D.C. bill.
NewsBy Andrea Ho March 27, 2024
Residents say DC’s rental assistance and SNAP programs can be inaccessible and inefficient
During a marathon oversight hearing on Feb. 29, D.C. faced scrutiny for its failure to deliver on critical programs.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan March 27, 2024
Encampment Updates: Clearings near Arboretum, Farragut, Gallaudet
D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) cleared three encampments during the week of March 11.
NewsBy Nora Scully March 27, 2024
DOES oversight hearing discusses domestic worker rights, funding deficit
Many residents focused on increased funding and support for DOES in light of expected budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year.
ArtBy Chon Gotti March 13, 2024
My dedication to the community
Chon Gotti writes about the impact of the National Coalition for the Homeless.
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.
NewsBy Nikila Smith March 13, 2024
A conversation with the ICH’s executive director
Nikila Smith sat down with D.C.’s Director of the ICH, Theresa Silla, to talk about the services available in D.C.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan March 13, 2024
DC Housing Authority still needs a recovery plan, new agency director says
Despite assurances from the former DC Housing Authority director she’d turn things around, residents and activists say issues persist.
DC affordable housing resources face scrutiny at oversight hearing
At an oversight hearing, public witnesses shared their challenges and frustrations with affordable housing in D.C.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan / Andrea Ho February 28, 2024
DC, National Park Service conduct encampment clearings in Foggy Bottom ahead of May closure
The National Park Service will close park area in Foggy Bottom on May 15, displacing part of a 28-tent encampment.
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