Peggy Jackson Whitley shares a heartfelt farewell to her best friend Vennie in a poetic tribute of love and remembrance.

I was “puzzled by a look of perplexity” by a late adolescent teenage girl. The young lady had looked at me like she knew me in a way that made me feel admired and cared for.

Proposal for a secure, independent database tracking FBI and police activity to promote accountability and legislative oversight.

Rev. Donald Davis reflects on returning to Street Sense after a challenging trip to Texas. Grateful to be back home.

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

Longtime homelessness advocate and lawyer Maria Foscarinis’ new book, “And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in ...

Landlords, city officials, and housing advocates debate how public policy impacts affordable housing for better or worse.

Sustainability can come with a daunting price tag, but a local program says it can help Washingtonians reduce their ...

Vennie Marie Hill, a writer, singer, friend, and Street Sense vendor, died Feb. 26. She was 55.

One vendor's plan proposes taxing TikTok’s advertising revenue to fund $500–$700 monthly basic income and create community jobs.

In late April and early May, they scheduled nearly three encampment clearings every week. Many of these encampments had been previously closed, and residents expressed anger and frustration at what is ...

Christmas Eve in Salzburg, snow-capped beauty, tourist chaos, and dislike of The Sound of Music in this humorous and ...