A growing number of farmers markets in Virginia are swapping food stamps for strawberries. More: continued here
Read More »Eight Manitowoc County post offices could be affected by USPS cuts – Herald Times Reporter
Eight Manitowoc County post offices could be affected by USPS cutsHerald Times Reporter1:30 am Eight area post offices could see reduced hours through a United States Postal Service effort to save money. USPS announced its plan this week to cut hours of operation at 13000 rural post offices across the …
Read More »Farmers markets taking food stamps – Richmond Times Dispatch
MiamiHerald.com Farmers markets taking food stampsRichmond Times DispatchThe trend comes as the number of Virginians relying on food stamps has increased along with the public awareness of the benefits of buying fresh, locally grown food. Several markets in the Richmond area accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …Grant to boost use …
Read More »Grant Aims To Boost Use Of Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
WASHINGTON — Farmers markets are a popular source of reasonably priced fresh produce, but across the country many accept only cash or checks — a big problem for low-income shoppers using food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to change that. More: continued here
Read More »East Spencer, Gold Hill, Misenheimer among post office brances getting reduced … – Salisbury Post
East Spencer, Gold Hill, Misenheimer among post office brances getting reduced …Salisbury PostBy Shavonne Potts Three area post offices are among hundreds across the state that could see their operating hours shortened as part of a cost-cutting plan proposed by the US Postal Service. The Postal Service put East Spencer, …
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The U.S. Post Office in downtown Fairfield at 1262 Post Road is being sold for $4.3 million to a local investment group. Photo: Contributed Photo / Fairfield Citizen contributed More: continued here
Read More »McIntosh: Why was Newtown post office demolished? – Trinidad & Tobago Express
McIntosh: Why was Newtown post office demolished?Trinidad & Tobago ExpressBy Anna Ramdass anna.ramdass@trinidadexpress.com Who gave permission to demolish the post office in Newtown, Port of Spain and turn it into a parking lot for a private casino? Opposition members Patricia McIntosh and Colm Imbert yesterday asked the …Opposition queries sale …
Read More »Post office will not ship laptops, iPads abroad – BusinessWeek
USA TODAY Post office will not ship laptops, iPads abroadBusinessWeekBeginning Wednesday, consumers may no longer make the shipments, including to army and diplomatic post offices. That means friends and family will have to use more expensive private companies such as UPS and FedEx to ship electronics to US troops based …
Read More »Post office turns into casino car park – Trinidad News
Post office turns into casino car parkTrinidad NewsBy Clint Chan Tack Saturday, May 12 2012 PEOPLE'S National Movement (PNM) Diego Martin North/East MP Colm Imbert yesterday challenged Public Utilities Minister Emmanuel George to say why a post office in Newtown, Port-of-Spain had been demolished and …McIntosh: Why was Newtown post …
Read More »Outside the postal box – Boston Herald
USA TODAY Outside the postal boxBoston HeraldBy Boston Herald Editorial Staff The decision by the Postal Service not to close 3700 rural post offices but rather to include them in a larger group whose hours will be cut is a welcome example of thinking outside the box — as long …
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