As I look up, in the door comes walking Sheila White! To read the sad and cheerful refrain of this sonnet!

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Repeated encampment closures at MLK Library displaced at least a dozen people and closed one of the last places to sleep ...

Budget season is in full swing, and, like in past years, the D.C. Council has a different vision for the city’s fiscal future ...

Summer 2025 jelina.liu@streetsensemedia.org Jelina is a Chinese-American photographer and videographer from the Bay Area. She ...

The next installment from Akindele Akerejah.

Jennifer McLaughlin highlights upcoming Metro bus route changes in D.C., promising cleaner, more efficient service and other adjustments ...

Don Gardner’s spiritual poem praises God’s glory, love, and transformative presence—calling us to faith, joy, and divine connection.

Andre Brinson pens a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, sharing grief, growth, and gratitude for her guiding presence.

Rochelle Walker blends summer joy with compassion—urging us to stay cool, give back, and spread love in our communities.

Jacqueline Gale recalls joyful Saturdays prepping Sunday meals with Grandma—filled with love, delicious smells, and Mama’s secret desserts.