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Settling Estates in DC: Dying Without a Will, the Probate Process, and Gentrification

Gentrification—the transformation of neighborhoods from low value to high value—is a long-debated issue in the United States. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gentrification can lead to negative health consequences for affected individuals, including limited access to affordable housing, quality schools, transportation, social networks, and safe outdoor spaces for recreation and exercise. In

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Homelessness in DC

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, well over half a million people in the United States experience homelessness on any given night. This estimate is based on data from January 2017—rather outdated, to be frank, given the country\’s current economic climate. Since 2017, the nation has endured a variety of challenges that have been poised

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DC\’s Office of the State Chancellor of Education – It\’s Past Ups and Downs

Washington DC\’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is currently looking for a new Chancellor of DC Public Schools (prior to 2007, this position was referred to as Superintendent). In this two-part series, we take a historical look at some of the District\’s recent Chancellors, including their origins, challenges, and contributions to the city\’s educational system. For Part

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DC\’s Office of the State Chancellor of Education – It\’s Past Ups and Downs

Washington DC\’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is currently looking for a new Chancellor of DC Public Schools (prior to 2007, this position was referred to as Superintendent). In this two-part series, we take a historical look at some of the District\’s recent Chancellors, including their origins, challenges, and contributions to the city\’s educational system. For Part

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DC\’s Office of the State Chancellor of Education – It\’s Past Ups and Downs

Washington DC\’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is currently looking for a new Chancellor of DC Public Schools (prior to 2007, this position was referred to as Superintendent). In this two-part series, we take a historical look at some of the District\’s recent Chancellors, including their origins, challenges, and contributions to the city\’s educational system. For Part

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A Deep Dive into Washington D.C.\’s Ward 8: Current Trends in Demographic Disparities

Eight wards make up the District of Columbia (D.C.). Of these, wards 5, 7, and 8 are considered the most underserved. Compared to their wealthier neighbors from Wards 2 and 3, residents of Ward 5, 7, and 8 tend to have lower median household incomes and struggle with greater barriers to access to public and social services.  We complete

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A Deep Dive into Washington D.C.\’s Ward 8: Current Trends in Demographic Disparities

Eight wards make up the District of Columbia (D.C.). Of these, wards 5, 7, and 8 are considered the most underserved. Compared to their wealthier neighbors from Wards 2 and 3, residents of Ward 5, 7, and 8 tend to have lower median household incomes and struggle with greater barriers to access to public and social services.  We complete

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A Deep Dive into Washington D.C.\’s Ward 8: Current Trends in Demographic Disparities

Eight wards make up the District of Columbia (D.C.). Of these, wards 5, 7, and 8 are considered the most underserved. Compared to their wealthier neighbors from Wards 2 and 3, residents of Ward 5, 7, and 8 tend to have lower median household incomes and struggle with greater barriers to access to public and social services.  We complete

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