D.C. finalized the city’s winter plan as the District heads into hypothermia season with shelters nearly full.

Security staff employed at 801 East Men’s Shelter voted to unionize. Officers cited being underpaid and undertrained.

As people relying on public assistance start to earn more, they can lose access to vital resources, falling off the benefits ...

D.C. closed nine encampments, did “full-clean ups” at six others, and postponed two closures due to bad weather between Aug. 27 and Oct. 8.

Street Sense was nominated for two awards from the International Network of Street Papers at its annual conference.

A United States American is more than residing in America. The best way to define a United States American is with the nation ...

Opinion: Fare evasion on the D.C. Metro has been a significant issue leading to increased enforcement and ticketing by Metro ...

Jen Basinger says the 988 hotline saved her life – not just once, but over and over, since the mental health line launched ...

Advocacy groups and justice organizations have raised concerns about the disruption of community services resulting from drug ...

I tell everyone: "You must vote." Our current system was designed almost four decades ago and has outlived its transparency and fairness.

Fall 2024. Madi Koesler is a photojournalist and social media specialist interning for Street Sense Media this fall.

Wendell Williams is an example of the many paths life can take you and how a strong voice and ethic can help one persevere ...