Street Sense Media
WEBStreet Sense Media offers economic opportunities to people experiencing homelessness through media that elevates voices and encourages debate on poverty and ...
Welcome to the new Street Sense Media - Street Sense Media
WEBThe name change and new programming at Street Sense Media in no way reflects a lessening commitment to our newspaper. The paper turns fourteen in November and is stronger than ever. It will continue to be a vehicle for vendor writing and news about homelessness and poverty. It will continue to provide …
Our Mission and History - Street Sense Media
WEBOur History. Street Sense Media was founded as Street Sense in August 2003 after two volunteers, Laura Thompson-Osuri and Ted Henson, approached the National Coalition for the Homeless on separate occasions about starting a street newspaper in Washington, D.C. After bringing together a core of dedicated volunteers and vendors, Street Sense ...
Encampment Update: Nine encampments closed so far this fall
WEB4 days ago · D.C. closed nine encampments, did “full-clean ups” at six others, and postponed two scheduled closures due to bad weather between Aug. 27 and Oct. 8. This is an increase from the same period in 2023, during which D.C. closed two encampments and did five clean-ups. On Oct. 2, Leon, the only resident …
At one building, the fight for better housing conditions never ends
WEB2 days ago · DOB urges tenants to report any suspected housing and property maintenance violations to DOB at dob.dc.gov or 202-671-3500. Since the DCRA split on Oct 1, 2022, DOB has increased its rate of inspections. The agency performed an average of 22,488 housing inspections in the six years before the split, and an …
News Archives - Street Sense Media
WEBD.C. again pushed back the timeline for a homeless shelter in Northwest D.C., now slating its opening for early October. The Aston, a homeless shelter at 1129 New Hampshire Ave., is now expected to open between mid-September and early October,…. News By Holly Harris August 14, 2024.
On voting: You must vote - Street Sense Media
WEBSep 25, 2024 · On voting. The election is on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of Tony Webster/Wikimedia Commons. I tell everyone: “Do vote; you must vote; a no vote or abstaining from the vote is a shoo-in for the politico no one would probably ever want to see in office, lest one become a victim to their oversight and rule.”. The election year in …
Navigating change: The shift in Street Sense Media’s publication ...
WEBArt By Chon Gotti August 16, 2023. Navigating change: The shift in Street Sense Media’s publication frequency and its impact on readership. In the heart of any bustling city, newspapers have long been the voice of the community, offering insights, perspectives and stories that connect us.
Street Sense recognized by INSP
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Published as part of our 20th-anniversary edition in 2022, the article recounts the story of Street Sense from James’s perspective, spanning decades, office locations, and paper prices. INSP said the piece was “a huge endeavor” and “a wonderful way to celebrate the milestone.”. Congratulations to James for this honor, and for your ...
Introducing Street Sense’s editor-in-chief
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Annemarie Cuccia, Street Sense's new editor-in-chief, introduces herself in this letter from the editor.