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(she/her) nyc-based freelance reporter | former editorial intern @ Street Sense | opinions my own

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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: https://t.co/pmro29kWKC

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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.

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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: https://t.co/mCgn1B2ADb

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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.

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In September, @streetsensedc 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:
https://t.co/2vwAjjKADu

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Thrilled to have my feature on the front page of this week's @RealChangeNews issue! It was such a pleasure to shine a light on local initiatives to build community and sovereignty through food: https://t.co/JYzYInkqYV

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More reporting for @streetsensedc as we continue on with the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project this week: https://t.co/VqGdzoxJMw

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The D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project is a collaboration with local newsrooms. We'll be publishing stories on D.C. homelessness throughout the week at https://t.co/cDyZb9bmUj.

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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: https://t.co/2y8o1P0LzR

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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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King County recently unveiled its five-year plan to mitigate extreme heat, with plans to work with KCRHA to expand access to cooling centers & cool kits.

@shanilaskinn spoke to its creators & local advocates, who say it falls short of permanent solutions.
https://t.co/K7ixPWCs4W

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@bcckrystalmarx @RealChangeNews So exciting! Congrats, Krystal

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@hannahkrieg @RealChangeNews Thank you so much!!

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huge thank you to @RealChangeNews for this opportunity!!☺️

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Yesterday was officially the last day of @shanilaskinn, our summer editorial intern.

Please join us in thanking her for her outstanding work during her time here and wishing her well on her next journey!

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@bcckrystalmarx @RealChangeNews Thank you, Krystal!!

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@darrellwrenn @RealChangeNews thank you, Darrell!

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@finchfrii @RealChangeNews thank you!!