Florida Times-Union 300000 in Florida face the loss of food stampsFlorida Times-UnionJoe Heflin (left) of Jefferson City, Mo., waits with others for his turn to receive free groceries from the Samaritan Center food pantry in Jefferson City, Mo. Heflin, 33 is among the more than 1 million people nationwide whose food stamps could end in…
Chicago Sun-Times Developer thinks small to jump-start redevelopment of massive post officeChicago Sun-TimesThe 300 units would be the first of a total of 1,200 apartments Davies hopes to fill along the corner of the post office that faces Van Buren Street. The building has been empty since the U.S. Postal Service moved out 20 years…
Renovation of 85-year-old post office beginsThe HinduThe Department of Posts has begun renovation of an 85-year-old post office at Vellayil, a colony of about 10,000 people located between Kozhikode and West Hill railway stations. The renovation has been a long-pending demand, which was stepped up …and more » More: continued here
Chattanooga Times Free Press 150000 Tennesseans could lose food stamps April 1Chattanooga Times Free PressIn this Jan. 29, 2016 photo, Terry Work stands outside a store that accepts food stamps in Bon Aqua, Tenn. Work's 27-year-old deaf son recently was denied disability payments, meaning he is considered able-bodied. And that means he stands to lose…
The Press, York Royal Mail stops delivering to York travellers' site after spate of dog attacksThe Press, YorkROYAL Mail has suspended postal deliveries to a York travellers' site, following attacks on postmen by roaming dogs. Council bosses have also issued special notices to ten residents on the site at Osbaldwick, warning they must bring their…
Lifehacker Australia Ebay's Mammoth Valentine's Day Sale: Here Are The Best Tech DealsLifehacker AustraliaIn the lead-up to Valentine's Day, eBay has knocked 20 per cent off more than 300,000 products on its website. Close to 30 major tech stores are participating, with hundreds of dollars off products such as the iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner and…
Jamaica Observer Port Antonio Post Office fetes retirees, customersJamaica ObserverThe Port Antonio Post Office recently feted customers and recognised 16 retirees from the region which comprises Portland and St Thomas during the recent celebration of World Postal Day. The retirees served for between 19 to 35 years in the capacity of …and more » More: continued here
For More Than A Million Food Stamp Recipients, The Clock Is Now TickingNPRSNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps— have been tied to employment for two decades. Unless they are caring for children or unable to work, adults need to have a job to receive more than three months of benefits. But after the…
Stuff.co.nz Former post office in Lower Hutt to be converted into apartmentsStuff.co.nzThe man at the forefront of the refurbishment of the former post office in Lower Hutt is putting his money where his mouth is. Kevin Melville, director of Jackson Holdings, plans to help revive the city's main street by converting the building into ……
WBUR For More Than A Million Food Stamp Recipients, The Clock Is Now TickingWBUROn Friday, Terry Work stands outside a store that accepts food stamps in Bon Aqua, Tenn. Work's 27-year-old deaf son recently was denied disability payments, meaning he is considered able-bodied. Now he stands to lose his food stamps, even though he …and more »…