A city plan to significantly reduce poverty in the District by 2026 and eliminate it entirely by 2036 is still in the works.

Frederic John recalls 1976 New York life, music, and healing through the disco beat of Rick Dees’ “Disco Duck.” ...

Craig Thompson’s patriotic poem urges unity, love, and responsibility for America’s freedoms, environment, and collective ...

Jeanette Richardson reflects on longing for home, family teachings, and lessons of faith, survival, and self-discovery from youth.

William Shuford reflects on managing stress, balance, and perseverance, reminding readers not to give up under pressure.

Warren Stevens reflects on summer’s end, community kindness, and hopes for better leadership and affordable living in America.

Jenkins Dalton celebrates Street Sense as living news—uniting voices, bridging communities, and reflecting change through poetic expression.

Nitin Khanna’s reflective poem contemplates self-awareness, memory, and grace, finding angels and forgotten selves in everyday moments.

Last year, evictions rose to record levels, with 1,869 households removed from their homes. And these trends show no signs of ...

This article is part of Street Sense’s 2025 contribution to the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project in collaboration with other local newsrooms. The collective works will be published throughout ...

Come as you are, no need to pretend, A muse, a maker, a soulful friend. With thrifted threads and visions wide, We honor the light you hold inside. From fiber arts to bass that drops, We build from ...

Some formerly homeless and low-income D.C. seniors are turning down necessary assisted living care because, after charges for the facility, they would not have enough to cover their expenses, ...