Maria Trovato

Housing & Development Reporter

Editorial Intern — Summer 2020
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Maria Trovato is a rising senior at the University of Maryland, where she majors in Multiplatform Journalism, and Government and Politics. She has experience reporting from past internships at The Crime Report and The Real News Network, in addition to writing for campus publications. She is passionate about social issues and is interested in pursuing investigative journalism.

Articles

Nonprofit explores what it will take to provide immediate housing for returning citizens

Maria Trovato
Photo showing a fenced-off construction area where a full structure has been erected, with unfinished walls masked in a green material.

Protesters call for Anita Bonds to cancel rent and defund MPD

Maria Trovato
Protesters hold a yellow banner saying "Housing is a Human Right" and signs on the sidewalk.

DC Council reauthorizes existing rent control, but advocates continue push for broader protections

Maria Trovato

Budget for public housing repairs is not enough to address ‘extremely urgent’ conditions

Maria Trovato
Photo of curved concrete government building with square windows.

Anticipating a rise in homelessness, advocates worry DC is phasing out motels for family shelter too soon

Lana Green

Bowser’s budget cuts funding for affordable housing. Advocates say DC’s Black residents will be left behind

Maria Trovato
Mayor Bowser stands next to police officials behind flowers and a fountain.

DC government restarts referrals for housing, focusing on people at high-risk for COVID-19

Maria Trovato
Photo of a green tent with a bike next to it a busy road on a passageway in front of a busy road in D.C.