SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) — Weather experts are keeping a watchful eye on the radar as Southeast Michigan braces for snowfall that could make roads slippery from Thursday night into early Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts light snow starting Thursday afternoon, especially in areas north of I-69, where it could begin earlier. The snow will...
DETROIT – Police in Detroit are asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide case after a fatal stabbing occurred on the city’s east side. The incident happened on April 3, 2024, in the 15200 block of Mack Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the victim, who had died from multiple...
A semi-truck bumped into a picketing Amazon worker during a demonstration at a Detroit warehouse on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on December 19th outside the Amazon warehouse located on 8 Mile Road near Woodward Avenue, where Teamsters union members were protesting. According to Kevin Moore, President of Teamsters Michigan, the situation unfolded while the...
In Detroit, a tragic shooting left one person dead in a neighborhood that has been grappling with increasing safety concerns. Authorities are investigating the incident, but details remain scarce. The community is in shock, with residents calling for swift action to address violence in their area. Police have increased patrols to reassure the public and...
Social Security is more than just a retirement plan for individuals. For married couples, it offers additional financial support through spousal benefits. These benefits allow one spouse to claim Social Security based on their partner’s work record. Here are four essential things retired couples need to understand about spousal Social Security benefits. 1. When Can...
The U.S. Senate has advanced a significant bill to improve Social Security benefits for thousands of public service workers and retirees in Connecticut. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted to move forward with the “Social Security Fairness Act,” a bipartisan effort to repeal two long-standing provisions that have reduced benefits for certain workers. This decision follows overwhelming...
In just a few weeks, retirees will start receiving their first Social Security payments for 2025, including the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2025 COLA will increase the average monthly Social Security check to $1,976. While this is a boost, it’s smaller than what many retirees were hoping for, especially after receiving higher increases in...
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive their December retirement checks soon. The final round of payments, worth up to ₹4,873 for those who retire at the age of 70, will be sent out in just five days, on Tuesday, December 24. This date has been adjusted because December 25 is a federal...
Legislation aimed at expanding Social Security benefits to millions of Americans cleared a significant procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act, now moves to a key vote on Thursday, with limited time remaining in the current congressional session. The Bill’s Progress In a bipartisan effort,...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is gearing up to send Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks for January 2025. Eligible recipients can expect their payments, worth up to $943 for individual filers, to arrive in just 12 days. When Will the Payments Arrive? SSI payments will be issued on December 31, 2024. This aligns with the...