The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking public input on its recently released Five-Year Consolidated Plan for neighborhood development. An open forum will… Read more »
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District Seeks Public Input on 5-Year Neighborhood Development Plan
Visions From the Street: Photo Gallery at Hillyer Art Space
Street Sense photographers display original work in Hillyer Art Space on July 12, 2016.
High Temperatures Test City Heat Emergency Plan
The D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) declared the first significant heat alert of 2016 on Wednesday, July 6 when the heat index… Read more »
Down on the Farm: Part 2
It’s always good to be around good people. When I first started this job I knew that I’d be working with guys that I didn’t…
Homeless Campers Weather More Cleanups in Foggy Bottom
DHS cleared three homeless encampment sites near K and 26th Street NW on the morning of June 28 – the temporary home to two dogs and approximately 12 people. In a departure from recent encampment evictions, if residents were present to claim their belongings and ostensibly begin taking down their tents, they were not forced to leave the area. However, unattended belongings were discarded, not sorted or stored.
Visit to the Lincoln Cemetery
Vendor and artist Sybil Taylor remembers her father after visiting his grave
A Play at Wilson High School
A group of Street Sense vendors and Wilson High School students showcased the “Devising Hope” play.
Marcus Green Celebrates Perseverance
Street Sense Vendor Marcus Green recently graduated from Project Empowerment and looks ahead to a job interview and self-publishing his first book.
Turning a Blind Eye: Who is Really Responsible for Metro Rape?
May 23, a woman was sexually assaulted while riding the Metro. Author shares their opinion in regards to accountability and bystanders of actions as such.
Remembering David Gilkey, Street Sense Award Winner
On Sunday, June 5 NPR photojournalist, David Gilkey, and his colleague were killed in an ambush in Afghanistan. Our condolences got out to their friends and family.
Federal Court Postponed Homeless Man’s Hearing to Allow Time to Obtain Housing
“Preacherman” Lance faced charges from the National Park police at May 18 hearing in U.S. District Court. His friend Jane Zara helped him navigate some of the legal process, but could not represent him.
REVIEW: R&B Superstar, Joe, Returns to Howard Theater
R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer Joe put on a phenomenal show on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the illustrious Howard Theater. He wore a…
