Now, Metro is going to operate computer-driven trains. Again. They’re going to use the same computer system that killed nine people six years ago. They…
I recently attended an Age-Friendly D.C. meeting at the Wilson Building. Age-Friendly DC is the District’s plan for ensuring our city is a good place… Read more »
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Computer-driven trains need a better-driven system
MOVING UP: Overcoming Barriers to Housing With Secured Credit Cards
Most landlords run credit checks. If your credit is bad or you have none, you will have a very difficult time trying to obtain housing….
The United States has violated the rights of Uzbekistan refugees since 2006. They are being arrested and held without trial. They have been victims of… Read more »Dear President Obama, Senators, Representatives, Americans and Leadership of the Human Rights Community:
The Incident at Planet Fitness
On March 29, I was listening to “The Frank Ski Show” on Howard University Radio WHUR-FM 96.3, hosted by Mo Ivory. The topic was about… Read more »
The Days Ahead
From a technological perspective in today’s society we shouldn’t worry. There are many brilliant scientists with a lot of ingenious ideas about long lasting engines…which… Read more »
The Real Adam’s Place
The photos taken during Street Sense’s visit to Adams Place Shelter for the article “Single Adults’ Voices Finally Heard?” in the previous edition painted an… Read more »
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Positive safety improvements
Next month, Metro will be bringing in 520 new rail cars and placing more Transit Police officers on rail cars and around platforms. It’s been…
Early spring and fall are the best times to trim our trees in the city, as well for removing all plastic debris that might be… Read more »
Prevention is the Best Measurement for all Mishaps
New Plan
With a new administration in the Wilson building, the issue of homelessness in Washington, D.C. gets a fresh look. On March 18, 2015, the District… Read more »
The Farm, a City Place
We all know the name and probably some of the long ongoing saga of Barry Farms and many other “Black designated,” neighborhoods, projects and buildings…. Read more »
What’s WITH Mayor Muriel Bowser?
She has been in office for less than three months. She promised to do her best to improve the living conditions and quality of life… Read more »
Playing Big with Homelessness
Washington, D.C. is failing those who are unhoused. Individuals and families alike are living radical expressions of persistent poverty. Despite more than two decades of… Read more »
Super Bowl 49
Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to two fourth quarter touchdowns as they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl 49. After trailing… Read more »
Advocate’s Notebook
Kristy Greenwalt, the new executive director of the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), has unveiled changes that will be made this year to help the… Read more »
My Amazing Journey
Since the day I was born, I was taught two words that ultimately made a big difference in my adult life. I could not understand… Read more »
Passerby: Jonathan
Mr. President and Mr. Director of the V.A., To stop you in your tracks. We don’t want Jonathan falling through the cracks. Well, walking west… Read more »
What Street Sense is About
When I wake up, the first thing in my mind is thanking God for another day. After that, it’s time to get my little bills… Read more »
Do or Die Homeless
The homeless situation in the District is scandalous. When you look in Southeast and Northeast and even some parts of Southwest, you can find blocks… Read more »
On Mounted Wings
Since the last vendor profile written about me, my student loans have been forgiven. I had hopes of returning to school someday, especially since I’m… Read more »
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