José Ervin, Jr., an Ohio man who gained attention for sharing a birthday with his wife and their twins, was fatally shot outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Garfield Heights on October 4. The tragic incident occurred after José reportedly asked a group of people for a cigarette. Ervin, 32, and his wife, Scierra, made headlines…
East Cleveland Police responded to a shooting early Saturday morning that left five people injured, according to Chief Ken Lundy. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Taylor Road, outside a bar. Four of the injured individuals were transported to the hospital, and their conditions remain unknown. Tragically, one…
Kevin Joiner, 24, of Cleveland, has been arrested and charged with aggravated murder in connection with the death of Shannon Collins, according to a statement from Cleveland Police. Joiner was arraigned on Friday morning in Cleveland Municipal Court and is currently held at the Cuyahoga County Jail on a bond set at $1,000,000. Authorities allege…
A tragic crash in Elyria Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy, while another boy, aged 10, was airlifted to the hospital for treatment. Elyria Police responded to the incident on the 100 block of Burns Road shortly before 6 p.m. According to police reports, a Jeep traveling east attempted to overtake…
Planet Fitness (PLNT) is set to implement its first membership price increase in 26 years, a move that may not sit well with all customers. During a recent earnings call, the company announced plans to raise the price of its cheapest membership option by $5, following a successful pilot program in various markets. CFO Tom…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is poised for an increase in 2025, thanks to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), an annual measure aimed at helping recipients keep pace with inflation and the rising costs of essential goods. Understanding the 2025 COLA Increase The COLA adjustment ensures that SNAP benefits reflect the current economic conditions, providing…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a vital role in supporting low-income individuals and families by helping them afford nutritious food. In response to rising living costs, SNAP benefits are adjusted annually through the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to keep pace with inflation. With the implementation of the 2025 COLA changes, Texas SNAP…
Oregon’s proposed $1,600 rebate has gained significant support ahead of the upcoming November election, where it will be presented to voters for a final decision. Measure 118 aims to provide a direct payment of $1,600 to all residents of Oregon. This week, the measure received endorsements from tenant-rights organizations, including the Community Alliance of Tenants…
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will issue its next payment on November 1, a standard payday for all SSI recipients, who receive their benefits on the same day each month. Unlike SSI, Social Security retirement benefits are distributed on four different paydays throughout the month, with some recipients receiving payments on the second, third,…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the upcoming Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for recipients in the United States, set to be issued in less than 24 hours. A positive aspect of this payment is that all SSI recipients will receive their funds on the same day, although the amount they receive will vary…