D.C. launches new planning efforts to fight displacement and expand access to affordable housing across the District.

A year after SCOTUS ruling, advocates say criminalizing homelessness worsens housing crisis and cuts key support programs.

Language barriers in D.C. shelters endanger non-English speakers despite legal mandates and available translation services.

Maurice Carter's latest drawing.

Shawn Fenwick's visual art.

I called the shop at 7:38 I asked, “Are you open?” and they said, “Great!” Thirty dollars was what I had in all I said, “Sir, I have little funds, but my mustache you can see it’s way too long.” ...

It took a second For half of my life’s dreams to disappear I can’t believe my ears The pain wasn’t minute Better covered by shock A second sucked my hugs, my hand holds, face rubs, and foot rubs A ...

Cynthia Herrion is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.

Apollos Robinson is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.

Aiden Eisenschenk is a weekly volunteer with Street Sense Media’s Vendor Employment Program. He works with vendors in the main office and over the phone, where he processes their payments, collects ...

Nearly 40% of D.C. child abuse cases went unresolved last year amid staffing shortages and rising foster care placements.

D.C. continues encampment closures under new protocol, displacing residents with reduced notice and limited support options.