The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the schedule for December 2024 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. Various states will wrap up issuing payments by December 20, 2024, while others like Florida and Texas will continue through December 28, 2024. Some states, including Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina, will complete their payments…
D.C. Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place in broad daylight on a Northwest D.C. street Thursday, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on December 5, in the 1600 block of Park Road, Northwest. Police say the suspect approached the victim, brandished a handgun,…
Wawa has confirmed that it will permanently close its Georgetown store at 1222 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., effective December 17, 2024. The decision was announced by a company spokesperson on Tuesday, following what the company described as “careful evaluations.” “All associates from this store will be given the opportunity to transfer to nearby…
The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a shooting that disturbed a Northeast D.C. neighborhood in October. According to an MPD press release, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of October 6, when officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of H Street and 7th…
A Maryland mother has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly drowning her 3-month-old daughter in a bathtub at their Chevy Chase home, according to court documents. Mackenzie R. Colgan, 37, called 911 on Sunday to report that she had killed her infant daughter. Montgomery County Police responded to the scene, but efforts to save…
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…