A former Metropolitan Police officer was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for abusing a then 15-year-old girl between 2005 and 2006, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves. Lucius Kearney, 52, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of one count of first-degree sexual abuse of a child on September 27, 2024. According…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has specific rules regarding the certification period for recipients, which can vary based on individual circumstances. One key factor influencing eligibility for continued benefits is the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) rule, which affects adults between the ages of 18 and 54. ABAWD Time Limit and Work Requirement: If…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is an essential resource for low-income individuals, helping them maintain a nutritious diet. This is especially vital for older adults, many of whom face food insecurity. In the U.S., over 15 million seniors struggle to afford adequate nutrition. To better serve this population, SNAP…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment dates for December 2024. States like Texas and Florida will issue their benefits through December 28, 2024. While the 48 contiguous states provide SNAP benefits with a maximum of $292 per individual, some U.S. territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, and…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as “food stamps,” helps low-income families purchase essential groceries each month. Instead of using paper coupons, benefits are distributed via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which functions like a debit card and can be used at authorized retailers. Will SNAP Benefits Increase in January 2025? Unlike…
Police in Washington, D.C. are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred Sunday night in Northwest D.C. The incident took place around 6:20 p.m. in the 1700 block of Columbia Road NW. Officers found a man in an alley with multiple stab wounds to his upper body. He was quickly transported to the hospital, where he…
Cracker Barrel has issued an apology after a Maryland location refused to serve a group of local students with special needs. The incident occurred when the group, consisting of 11 students and 7 faculty members, was unable to be seated due to staffing and capacity issues at the Waldorf location. Cracker Barrel stated that the…
A mother in Chevy Chase, Maryland, has been charged with the murder of her 3-month-old baby on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a home in the 7300 block of Summit Avenue around 12:15 p.m. after receiving a report of an infant drowning. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the baby unresponsive and transported…
A Florida mother has been arrested for child abuse after allegedly harming her 18-month-old baby during moments of frustration. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Alexis Hardacre took her infant to Brandon Regional Hospital on September 15 with injuries that included wounds on the face, neck, and arm, as well as bruising behind…
On December 6, at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers responded to a shooting incident in the 6200 block of Surrey Square Lane. Upon arrival, they found two men, 24-year-old Vernon Bond III and 28-year-old Jonathan Jamal Williams, both from Washington, DC, suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. Both victims were pronounced dead shortly after…