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Gas Leaks, Explosions Intensify Discussion about D.C.’s Clean Energy Future
Public Service Commission Prepares to Collect Responses to Washington Gas’s Revised Pipe Replacement Plan
Fun, Festivities and an Appearance from Vice President Kamala Harris Expected
By Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer
By Zsana Hoskins WI Contributing Writer 5Climate advocates from across D.C. convene at the District of Columbia Public Service Commission (PSC)
Howard University’s homecoming, to respond to a major PSC decision about Washington Gas’ ProjectPIPES in December 2023. After natural gas marking its centennial celebration Oct. explosion incidents in the area, environmentalists are calling for utility companies to embrace electric power as a 13-19, has been historically lauded as cleaner, safer alternative to natural gas. (WI File Photo) one of the most famous college homecomings for students, alumni, and thousands across the country. With
A natural gas explosion at a Columbia Heights apartment last month injured one woman and displaced more than 100 residents who have yet to return to the four-story building that D.C. Department of Buildings (DOB) has since deemed inhabitable. In the months leading up to the Sept. 20 incident, similar situations involving natural gas have preoccupied first responders in the District. In January, a gas explosion on Marion Barry Avenue in South-
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DCPS Uses Connected Schools HOWARD Page 38 Model to Tackle Homelessness D.C. Council, DHS & D.C. Housing Offer Different Takes of Voucher Snafu
By Sam P.K. Collins Staff Writer
5 Howard University is marking its centennial homecoming celebration Oct. 13-19, with festivities and events that include a football game against Tennessee State University, the annual YardFest, and an appearance from Vice President Kamala Harris, the presidential nominee and one of the institution’s most famous alumni. (WI File Photo/Abdullah Konte)
With less than half of the school year completed, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) has already received notifications from 2,600 public school students who are experiencing some form of housing insecurity -- including stints at a local shelter or doubling up with other family mem5A homeless encampment in McPherson Square bers. Some school leaders, like in 2023. With the school year just getting started, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) has already received Nikia Harrod, said they expect the numbers of self-renotifications from 2,600 students who are
5Native American leaders at a Totem Pole rally on the National Mall in 2021, urging President Joe Biden to protect sacred Indigenous sites. While Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the rich and resilient history of Native Americans, D.C education leaders have expanded curriculum about Indigenous communities, cultures and their contributions. (WI File Photo/Roy Lewis)
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experiencing some form of housing insecurity. (WI File Photo/Ja’Mon Jackson)
New DCPS Standards Enhance Indigenous History Education
OSSE New Curriculum Increases Representation, Recognizes Contributions of Indigenous,Marginalized Communities By Jada Ingleton WI Digital Equity Fellow Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Monday, Oct. 14), uplifts the rich history and contributions of Native Americans,
while acknowledging the resilience of the people the holiday celebrates, having overcome tragic narratives of mass displacement, marginalization, racism
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