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Bishop Violet L. Fisher, the first African American woman elected bishop in the United Methodist Church’s Northeastern Jurisdiction, died Nov. 17 at age 86. A barrier-breaking leader and lifelong educator, she is remembered for her trailblazing ministry, global service, and enduring impact on women, Black clergy, and faith communities across generations.
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The D.C. Water Billing and Disconnection Modernization Act aims to protect tenants from sudden water shutoffs. Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the bill to bring more transparency and timelines to D.C. Water’s disconnection process.
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The D.C. Council recently refined the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act, clarifying Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) rules for small landlords. Councilmember Anita Bond’s (D-At Large) amendment allowing clear titles and exempting two- to four-unit homes from TOPA was approved amid debate over tenant protections.
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The HBCU Oratorical Challenge, a national competition highlighting the public-speaking talents of students attending historically Black colleges and universities, is now accepting submissions through Dec. 15, 2025. The event offers HBCU students opportunities to strengthen communication, leadership and creative expression across four categories, with national finals set for April 18–19, 2026, in Atlanta.
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The Key Bridge Collapse, caused by being hit by the Dali container ship, was caused by a single loose wire within the ship.
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