Philly.com Wolf says he'll end food-stamp asset test if elected governorPhilly.comIf elected governor, Tom Wolf plans to end the asset test, a measure that ties federal food stamp benefits to people's bank accounts and car ownership. The Democrat would also work to reestablish General Assistance (GA), which used to pay $205 a month …and more »…
If you shop on eBay, watch for a scam that can steal your password and let anyone access your account. More: continued here
The Berkeley City Attorney has informed the City Council that he believes someone has purchased the Main Post office at 2000 Allston Way and that it is time for Berkeley to file a lawsuit against the United States Post Office to stop the sale. A letter to that effect was leaked to the Berkeley Daily…
AT LEAST the name isn’t deceiving. East Harlem’s Hell Gate postal station has a host of problems, including poor customer service, low staffing levels, racially charged comments and inconvenient 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours of operation, residents complained Tuesday to Community Board 11. More: continued here
Berkeley City Attorney: Main Post office may have been soldBerkeleyside“Accordingly, pursuant to the authority granted by the Council in May 2013, I have directed our outside counsel, Tony Rossmann, to initiate litigation against the USPS to prevent the sale of the Berkeley Main Post Office. We are working closely with … More: continued here
Cincinnati Business Courier Ebay to hire 2000 locally for the holidaysCincinnati Business CourierEbay Enterprise – the commerce technologies, warehouse and store-based fulfillment arm of Ebay– is hosting a job fair to fill the 2,000 seasonal positions at its new 630,000-square-foot fulfillment facility after the Oct. 28 ribbon cutting. The center … More: continued here
Sierra Sun Times USPS Announces Winter Fun and Global Wreath Forever StampsSierra Sun TimesOctober 23, 2014 – NEW YORK — The Postal Service is helping customers prepare for the holiday season today by dedicating festive domestic and international Forever stamps. A first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Winter Fun domestic stamps and the Global …USPS Winter Fun and…
Woman sentenced for using U of I money for eBay purchasesDesMoinesRegister.comA former University of Iowa employee who bought and resold at least 567 items on eBay using university money was sentenced to three years of probation on Thursday. Jennifer Robyn Whitmore-Meier, 37, made $122,374 using the eBay scheme while she … More: continued here
Technique Stamps offers flu shotsTechniqueStamps Health Services has begun providing free flu shots for students. October is halfway over, and according to the Nursing Manager Debbie Spillers, the flu season spans from the end of November to February. “The best time to take the vaccine is now … More: continued here
Post Office official: 'No work no pay'Eyewitness NewsJOHANNESBURG – Post office management says striking workers will not be paid their salaries this month, as it is sticking to the 'no work no pay' policy. The stayaway has now entered its third month, as frustration grows among those who use the postal … More: continued here