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Aug 18, 2023

A Fairfax County Lawmaker Is Pushing To Curb Panhandling – Again

Supervisor Pat Herrity says his office continues to receive complaints about people who panhandle, but the legal and social implications of anti-panhandling ordinances are far-reaching.

May 10, 2023

D.C. Region Sees Across-The-Board Increase In Homelessness, Annual Report Shows

“This never happens. It’s pretty unprecedented to see an increase across the board.”

 
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