Landing a job interview can be difficult, especially if you are homeless or have served time in jail or prison.
For that reason, a community organization in Washington D.C. is helping residents reinvent themselves and get hired on the spot.
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D.C. job fair gives second chance to homeless and formerly incarcerated job seekers
DC Council decriminalizes street vending of home cooked meals
Vendors will be able to sell food with meat, fish and fruit prepared in their home kitchen.
DC metro area will likely see influx of multifamily developments over next decade
The growth in construction coincides with rising demand for multifamily housing in the area.
Washington D.C. sees recent increase in cases of violent crime
Total violent crime is on the rise in 2022. By April 19, 2021, all violent crime in Washington D.C. was at 961 cases. By April 19 of this year, violent crime had already surpassed that at 1,230 cases, an almost 28 percent increase.
Annual Point-in-Time count surveys homelessness in D.C. area
Although the results of the 2022 count have not yet been released, taking a look at data from past years can help gauge what we may expect to see down the line.
DC making moves to tackle food insecurity among low income residents
Washington – DC Health partnered with FRESHFARM to provide fresh produce to low income residents through Produce Plus, a supplemental assistance program overseen by DC Health. Beginning this summer, FRESHFARM will manage the program to connect local farmers and vendors…
With holidays ahead, small businesses struggle with supply chain disruptions
The pandemic forced many factories overseas to shut down, dramatically reducing production. There are also shortages of ships, containers and truck drivers.
As new cases are reported, senators question government’s coronavirus response
WASHINGTON — As new cases of the coronavirus surfaced Tuesday, some Democratic senators questioned the pace and effectiveness of the federal government’s response to the outbreak of the disease. The immediate risk to the general public remains low, principal deputy…
One local artist is ditching the canvas for bathroom stalls
When you think about school bathrooms, you may think of how dark they are or even how smelly they are. However, one local artist is on a mission to change that. CNS TV’s Lauren Moses visited Langley Elementary School, where the artist is using her talents to leave her mark on the school and students long after the job is done.
“Washington Bullpen” podcast: Inside the District’s climate march
WASHINGTON – Thousands took to the streets of the nation’s capital to participate in the climate strike on Sept. 20. We mingled with the crowd to learn why people of all ages missed school or work to march their way…