Mark Rose
Alum
Mark brings his sharp analytical mind to the fine art of working prose. His many years as a paralegal have honed his writing skills so that he produces sharp, clear, persuasive words. Add to that his extensive experience as a journalist, and you have a great combination to produce winning words.
Mark has edited doctoral dissertations, boasting a string of satisfied doctoral clients who attribute part of their success with their thesis defenses to his work. He writes regularly for Street Sense, and did its pilot stories in Arlington and Alexandria, Va. when they were testing the waters there. He’s written about homelessness and poverty, but also about affordable housing and crime.
In addition, he is a contract general assignment reporter for The Daily Record, a Baltimore, MD newspaper that is the state’s newspaper of record for the business and legal communities.
Mark’s skill set includes journalism, writing, editing, piano, violin and violin teaching. He is a certificated paralegal and has a BA in history.
Articles by Mark
Coalition considers the pandemic’s impact on homeless people in DC
Co-op Housing is an option to overcome substandard housing, experts say
Activists call for a strong focus on racial equity in DC’s comprehensive plan
Opioid crisis surges in DC region
Dozens of District residents testify about poor housing conditions at Council oversight hearing
Middle schoolers asked to develop cities that are resilient to climate change also addressed poverty
Interim agency head aims to focus on affordable housing
Activists rally to stop demolition at Barry Farm
Lawsuit accuses city of fueling gentrification
Developers and activists react to suggested changes for the Comprehensive Plan
ANC commissioners drum up interest in Comprehensive Plan
One Mother on the Impossible Search for Affordable Housing
Activists Say D.C.'s Development Plan Should Better Protect Affordable Housing
Council Considers Converting Office Space to Affordable Housing
Wards 7 and 8 to City: Focus on 'Crisis' in Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Customers Pack Council Chambers
Letters from the 'Inside': Help Wanted
Beauregard Apartment Redevelopment Goes Back on Market
Activists Rally Around Bonds' Rent Control Bill
Community Organizers Appeal McMillan Park Zoning Decision
Crummell School Proposals Address Recreation and Housing
Appeals Court Addresses Opposition to Barry Farm Redevelopment
Fighting For Shelter: Discrimination Suit Dismissed, NIMBY Suit Filed
Single Moms Take Charge in Kenilworth/Parkside
How the Housing First Model Can End Homelessness, in the Words of its Founder
D.C. Promise Neighborhood Initiative Holds Health and Wellness Fair in Ward 7
"Hiding the Homeless" — Shelter Residents' Discrimination Lawsuit Appeal is Heard After 6 Years
Appeal of Homeless Men Kicked Out of La Casa Shelter to be Heard Friday
Montgomery County Veteran Receives Housing, Desires Employment
Arlington Center First of Its Kind in DMV Area
New Life at Central Mission
Permanent Supportive Housing Making Difference in Montgomery
D.C. Crime Down Over Past Decade
Two Homeless Ministries Announce Merger
Homelessness Amid Affluence: Campaign Aims to Save Vulnerable Lives
Housing Agency Returns to Ballot
Suit Claims Housing Authority Fails to Provide Sign Language Interpreters
Hunger: A Hidden Crisis
Homeless Services Center Wins Arlington Board Approval
Plans for Beauregard Draw Praise and Tears
Luxury Development to Displace 10,000
Arlington County Shelter Update
Concerns Linger at Final Arlington Shelter Hearing
Arlingtion Neighbors Debate New Shelter
After-School Haven for Needy Kids
New Educare School to Open in June
Mentally Ill Emergency Response: “Hit the Ground Running” in Providing Care