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Fear on 14th Street: A Vendor's Story in Columbia Heights

Fear on 14th Street: A Vendor's Story in Columbia Heights

Update: 2025-09-06
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In Columbia Heights, a street vendor named Matea is facing a daily reality of fear and financial strain as increased federal presence silences the streets. Despite being a legal permanent resident, she and other vendors are seeing business plummet and neighbors detained, creating a climate of anxiety that threatens their livelihoods and sense of belonging. Is this the human cost of policy shifts in the nation's capital?

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Fear on 14th Street: A Vendor's Story in Columbia Heights

Fear on 14th Street: A Vendor's Story in Columbia Heights