Aoife Maher-Ryan

Housing and Development Reporter

Editorial Intern — Fall 2020
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I am a recent Hofstra University graduate who double-majored in journalism and political science, currently working at a tech verification company. I hope to one day work as a political reporter for print or radio. I am passionate about keeping people informed and uplifting unheard voices. In my spare time, I like to watch Jeopardy, collage, and go to the park with friends.

Articles

Mothers rally to pass police reform in George Floyd’s name

Athiyah Azeem
Photo of a man chanting during a racial justice demonstration. A crowd behind him carries a banner that says "divest from police, invest in communities"

D.C. Superior Court rules eviction protections unconstitutional

Aoife Maher-Ryan

Anti-discrimination law to protect people experiencing homelessness dies in Council, again

Aoife Maher-Ryan
A Black man speaks on a virtual screen over a banner that reads public hearing.

Rent control omnibus legislation gets hearing with sharp divide between tenant advocates and housing providers

Aoife Maher-Ryan
A screenshot from the omnibus hearing

As the number of people in quarantine dwindles, DHS expands its use of hotel rooms to protect the most vulnerable

Aoife Maher-Ryan
Image asking "Are you at higher risk for sevre illness?" and saying "Based on what we know now, those at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 are: • Older adults People of any age with the following : •Cancer •Chronic kidney disease •COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) • Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies." Then recommending "limit contact with other people as much as possible and showing people staying inside to do so.

Three bills to protect renters get a hearing this week

Aoife Maher-Ryan

How is the District planning to improve rent control?

Aoife Maher-Ryan
Photo showing Councilmember Bonds reading prepared remarks.