Penn Branch CCA

In Memoriam: Pamela Bridgewater Toure

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Penn Branch Resident Pamela D. Bridgewater Toure (July 22, 1969 – Dec. 27, 2014) passed away on December 27, 2014 at the age of 45.  Pamela Bridgewater Toure Pam was an active member of the Penn Branch Citizens Civic Association (PBCCA) and wife of past president, Kweku Toure.   Pam produced the Penn Branch newsletter, lead a valuable PBCCA seminar on wills and trusts and senior issues, as well as helped organize host the 2014 community inner dance.  Pam never let cancer slow her down.

Pamela was also an activist lawyer and legal scholar specializing in issues related to reproduction, sexuality, identity, poverty and women’s health. As a lawyer, Pamela provided legal defense of reproductive health care clinics, service providers and activists, and also provided pro bono legal service and consultation on matters such as estate planning for poor people and people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as legal services for peace activists and activists within the fair trade and globalization movements. As a professor, she inspired students at Northeastern University’s School of Law and at American University’s Washington College of Law, where she became a tenured law professor by the age of 35. Until illness made continuing at AU impossible, she taught property law, inheritance law, and reproduction and the law.

Pam & Kweku - NewsletterPam who took such an active role in some many venues was a friend, advocate and inspiration to many; she will truly be missed.

A memorial services were held at the Woman’s National Democratic Club, located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, on Sunday February 1, 2015 .. 

You can read Pam’s full obituary at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=173869009#sthash.opDWZ05A.dpuf

More articles about Pamela Bridgewater Toure:

http://kopkind.org/2014/12/31/pamela-bridgewater-toure-july-22-1969-december-27-2014/

http://www.law.wisc.edu/news/Articles/UW_Law_School_mourns_the_loss_of_2015-01-21

 

O Street Wall (Clean Up)

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Last spring, the PBCCA Public Works Committee sent a letters to residents whose houses boarder the O Street Wall to make sure that all weeds, grass, and trees are at least 3 ft away from the wall. Most residents have done a stellar job of managing their yards and avoiding any impacts to the structural integrity of the wall. However, several homes still have weeds growing out of their yards and hanging over the wall itself.

The city will be coming out in January 2015 to clear these areas at a cost to each home.

Park Restoration

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DC Water is coordinating with the District Department of the Environment to restore the streams and replace the sewers that run through Pope Branch Park,   which extends from Ft. Davis Drive East to I-295 West. Restoration work will stabilize approximately 4,700 feet of stream located inside the Park from Fairlawn Avenue, S.E. to Texas Avenue, S.E.   The project started in 2013 and is expected to be completed in 2015. http://www.dcwater.com/workzones/projects/pdfs/pope_branch.pdf

Hiking, Biking and Streams

The United States Park Service last year started major improvements on the Fort DuPont Park trail system. The seven mile Hiker/Biker Trail connects six Civil War earthwork fortifications for mountain bikers and hikers to learn about the rich history of the Civil War Defenses of Washington while exercising in a beautiful mature forested park.

Pepco/ Execelon Merger Update

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DC Public Services Commission is hosting a series of hearings on an important issue that involves your electrical services and possibly your wallet.

  • Are you aware that the Chicago based company Exelon, is seeking to merge with PE­PCO?
  • Are you aware that there may be changes to your services and rates over the next few years?
  • Are you aware that your representatives on the District Council and the DC Public Services Commission need to approve this merger?
  • Are you aware that your Council representatives, PEPCO and Exelon need to hear your opinions before they proceed?
  • Are you aware that once this merger is done, it’s done?

This is not simply a takeover and name change, but something everyone in DC, especially east of the river residents, should know about and express their opinions on.  This merger can have a significant effect on not only the service you receive but also possibly the rates you will pay.  Please reach out to PBCCA Legislative Chair, Laura Richards if you have additional questions or comments at: [email protected].

Remaining Public Hearing Dates

January 12, 2015, 6:00 PM
Southwest Library Community Meeting Room
900 Wesley Place, S.W.
Washington, DC 20024

January 20, 2015, 6:00 PM
University of the District of Columbia
Community College Conference Room
801 North Capitol Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002

Come out to one of the following hearings to learn more and share your thoughts.  You need to be heard!

 

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