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The Trump administration is again setting its sights on D.C. President Donald Trump said Mayor Muriel Bowser must clear what he called “unsightly” homeless encampments or federal officials ...
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On Nov. 25, 2024, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser inaugurated The Aston, the city’s newest homeless shelter, aimed at providing a dignified living space for the unhoused population. This ...
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, leaders and community members gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of a first-of-its-kind homeless shelter. The Aston is the ...
The National Park Service and D.C. city government cleared tents and other makeshift housing materials from six homeless encampments.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officials in the District worked to clear out two homeless encampments in Northwest D.C. Thursday morning, citing health, safety and community use as reasons behind ...
New data published Monday showed the number of homeless people living on D.C. streets increased for the second consecutive year — and many of those seeking shelter are families.
Rep. William Timmons grilled D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for her claim that 221 homeless people live in the nation's capital, far lower than other estimates.
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments recently released data showing a rise in homelessness after several years indicated a decrease. The results of the 2023 Point in Time Count, an ...