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After a drawn-out legal battle, Victor's Treasures—a curbside antique store in northeast DC—is set to be evicted. Read more here: streetsensemedia.org/article/vict...
Victor's Treasures, the curbside antique store, facing eviction
The curbside antique store, Victor's Treasures, is facing eviction. Owner Victor Hucks isn't sure where he or his treasures will live next.
streetsensemedia.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
After a drawn-out legal battle, Victor's Treasures—a curbside antique store in northeast DC—is set to be evicted. Read more here: streetsensemedia.org/article/vict...
DC routinely clears homeless encampments around the city in one of two ways, which vary in the amount of notice given to residents: standard dispositions and immediate dispositions.
So far this fall, the city has conducted 20 standard clearings and 18 immediate dispositions.
So far this fall, the city has conducted 20 standard clearings and 18 immediate dispositions.
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
DC routinely clears homeless encampments around the city in one of two ways, which vary in the amount of notice given to residents: standard dispositions and immediate dispositions.
So far this fall, the city has conducted 20 standard clearings and 18 immediate dispositions.
So far this fall, the city has conducted 20 standard clearings and 18 immediate dispositions.
Homeless encampment closures in DC have seen a dip in frequency since the end of Trump's federal takeover. Here's what we know about this past month's closures: streetsensemedia.org/article/enca...
D.C. continues regular encampment closures in October
Between Oct. 7 and Oct. 29, D.C.’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) cleared seven encampments across the city.
streetsensemedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Homeless encampment closures in DC have seen a dip in frequency since the end of Trump's federal takeover. Here's what we know about this past month's closures: streetsensemedia.org/article/enca...
DC Council wants to make its Flex program, a longer-term rent subsidy, permanent. While the program has been largely deemed a success, some advocates say there isn't enough data.
And DHS, the agency that administers the program, says there's not enough money.
streetsensemedia.org/article/dc-f...
And DHS, the agency that administers the program, says there's not enough money.
streetsensemedia.org/article/dc-f...
DC Flex, a pilot rent subsidy program, could become permanent
DC Flex will be here to stay if a bill passes the D.C. Council, but advocates wonder if the program will change to address the growing need.
streetsensemedia.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
DC Council wants to make its Flex program, a longer-term rent subsidy, permanent. While the program has been largely deemed a success, some advocates say there isn't enough data.
And DHS, the agency that administers the program, says there's not enough money.
streetsensemedia.org/article/dc-f...
And DHS, the agency that administers the program, says there's not enough money.
streetsensemedia.org/article/dc-f...
In September, @streetsensedc.bsky.social started to see uniformed federal public health providers working with the city's homeless outreach teams in a move with little precedent.
Here's what we know so far:
streetsensemedia.org/article/fed-...
Here's what we know so far:
streetsensemedia.org/article/fed-...
Federal public health team engages with homeless people in D.C.
Nearly 20 members of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service were deployed to work with the city.
streetsensemedia.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In September, @streetsensedc.bsky.social started to see uniformed federal public health providers working with the city's homeless outreach teams in a move with little precedent.
Here's what we know so far:
streetsensemedia.org/article/fed-...
Here's what we know so far:
streetsensemedia.org/article/fed-...
Thrilled to have my feature on the front page of this week's @realchangenews.bsky.social issue! It was such a pleasure to shine a light on local initiatives to build community and sovereignty through food: www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/10...
Centering culture, cultivating community: South King County organizations are providing holistic answers to food access issues
Centering culture, cultivating community: South King County organizations are providing holistic answers to food access issues
www.realchangenews.org
October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thrilled to have my feature on the front page of this week's @realchangenews.bsky.social issue! It was such a pleasure to shine a light on local initiatives to build community and sovereignty through food: www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/10...
More reporting for @streetsensedc.bsky.social as we continue on with the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project this week: streetsensemedia.org/article/enca...
D.C. encampment clearings continue after the federal takeover
Since the end of the month-long crackdown on visible homelessness, D.C. has continued to conduct standard scheduled encampment clearings.
streetsensemedia.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
More reporting for @streetsensedc.bsky.social as we continue on with the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project this week: streetsensemedia.org/article/enca...
As we kick off the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project this week, I highlighted a new hotline that streamlines the process for finding free and low-cost legal aid in the city. Read more: streetsensemedia.org/article/a-ne...
A new hotline is working to make it easier to find cheap legal help in D.C.
The newly launched D.C. Resource Bridge streamlines the search for legal assistance by creating a hotline at 202-933-HELP (4357).
streetsensemedia.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
As we kick off the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project this week, I highlighted a new hotline that streamlines the process for finding free and low-cost legal aid in the city. Read more: streetsensemedia.org/article/a-ne...
After Trump's executive order to federalize the D.C. police force expired, House Republicans introduced 13 bills advancing the federal agenda to make D.C. "safe and beautiful."
One bill—which would increase penalties for camping outside—flew under the radar. Read more here:
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One bill—which would increase penalties for camping outside—flew under the radar. Read more here:
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https://streetsensemedia.org/article/bill-in-congress-seeks-to-punish-camping-in-dc/
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September 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
After Trump's executive order to federalize the D.C. police force expired, House Republicans introduced 13 bills advancing the federal agenda to make D.C. "safe and beautiful."
One bill—which would increase penalties for camping outside—flew under the radar. Read more here:
t.co/88hEsVadnd
One bill—which would increase penalties for camping outside—flew under the radar. Read more here:
t.co/88hEsVadnd