Some States Are Enforcing Certain Laws About Trick-or-Treating Though nobody is too old to enjoy some good old-fashioned holiday fun, some communities across the country have decided to enforce trick-or-treat age restrictions for Halloween . Those who violate these restrictions, according to where they’re located, can end up facing some pretty serious consequences. For one example, the city of Chesapeake, Virginia, has declared that anyone over the age of 12 is legally prohibited from going door-to-door seeking free candy. The ordinance code states that anyone who breaks the order could be slapped with a $100 fine, a misdemeanor charge, and up to six months in jail. That means that a child as young as 13-years-old could actually be locked up for participating in a holiday tradition. According to the Associated Press , local governments in places including Maryland, South Carolina, and Mississippi have implemented similar restrictions, and it has sparked outrage among both kids and parents in those areas. Not too surprisingly, there’s even a petition calling for a repeal of the Chesapeake law. An excerpt of the petition reads: “ Sure, there are a few bad apples out there who are more interested in the trick part of Halloween, rather than the treat — but should that ruin the fun for everyone? And should a minor ever face jail time for something as innocuous as trick-or-treating? We don’t think so.” The City of Chesapeake ended up issuing a statement in response to the criticism and pointing out that the trick-or-treat age limit has been in place for 45 years now. “In that time, no one has been arrested or charged with any crime under this Ordinance. Chesapeake Police officers will not impede persons who are clearly over the age of 12 from trick or treating, provided that they are doing so in an otherwise lawful, safe, and secure manner,” the statement reads. So there you have it. Do you think trick-or-treating should have an age limit?
Some States Are Enforcing Certain Laws About Trick-or-Treating Though nobody is too old to enjoy some good old-fashioned holiday fun, some communities across the country have decided to enforce trick-or-treat age restrictions for Halloween . Those who violate these restrictions, according to where they’re located, can end up facing some pretty serious consequences. For one example, the city of Chesapeake, Virginia, has declared that anyone over the age of 12 is legally prohibited from going door-to-door seeking free candy. The ordinance code states that anyone who breaks the order could be slapped with a $100 fine, a misdemeanor charge, and up to six months in jail. That means that a child as young as 13-years-old could actually be locked up for participating in a holiday tradition. According to the Associated Press , local governments in places including Maryland, South Carolina, and Mississippi have implemented similar restrictions, and it has sparked outrage among both kids and parents in those areas. Not too surprisingly, there’s even a petition calling for a repeal of the Chesapeake law. An excerpt of the petition reads: “ Sure, there are a few bad apples out there who are more interested in the trick part of Halloween, rather than the treat — but should that ruin the fun for everyone? And should a minor ever face jail time for something as innocuous as trick-or-treating? We don’t think so.” The City of Chesapeake ended up issuing a statement in response to the criticism and pointing out that the trick-or-treat age limit has been in place for 45 years now. “In that time, no one has been arrested or charged with any crime under this Ordinance. Chesapeake Police officers will not impede persons who are clearly over the age of 12 from trick or treating, provided that they are doing so in an otherwise lawful, safe, and secure manner,” the statement reads. So there you have it. Do you think trick-or-treating should have an age limit?
It’s been a strange few months in the life of Ben Affleck. And it all seems to have started back in August, when Affleck started dating Shauna Sexton . While it’s unfair to blame the 22-year-old Playboy model for Affleck’s latest relapse (dude seemed to have no trouble getting hammered on his own), it’s hard to ignore that his latest fall from the wagon coincided with the start of his new relationship. Fortunately, Ben’s estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, was able to intervene, and Affleck checked into rehab shortly after he and Shauna began their bender together. These days, it’s unclear what’s going on with Affleck and his latest love interest. Sources say Ben and Shauna have broken up, but they recently vacationed in Montana together, and he’s still all over her Instagram page. So while they may not be officially dating anymore, it sounds as though Ben still has still involvement in Shauna’s life. And it seems Shauna’s mother very much wishes that wasn’t the case. Suzette Sexton recently spoke to Radar Online about her daughter’s new high-profile beau. And based on her comments, we’re guessing she wishes Shauna would find someone closer to her own age … who doesn’t have three kids … and who isn’t a raging alcoholic. “He’s my age!” Suzette told the outlet. “Would you be ok with your daughter dating a man with three kids, third time in rehab, and unstable as F?” Despite her many misgivings about Ben, Suzette says she’s encouraged Shauna to bring him home to Virginia for a visit. “He would feel right at home,” Suzette says. If only Suzette had added “there are moonshine stills for his drunk ass all over them thar hills.” She would’ve instantly been granted the title of 2018’s Realest Shade Queen. We kid Ben, of course. He deserves all the credit in the world for addressing his problem and taking important steps toward recovery. Similarly, it seems Suzette harbors no ill will toward Affleck — she just thinks the Oscar winner should find himself a more fitting partner. “We are a good family,” Suzette says. “We might not always agree with each other’s decisions but we stand by our choices and if it means to love another despite our faults then we do so!” she told Radar. Ultimately, it sounds like Suzette is a loving mom who’s concerned for her young daughter living 3,000 miles from home. And quite understandably, she feels that a newly rehabbed, famously temperamental actor isn’t the most stable companion for Shauna. View Slideshow: Shauna Sexton: Get to Know the Playmate Banging Ben Affleck!
E lection Day, Nov. 6, is rapidly approaching, and deadlines to register are even closer. High Black voter turnout will be instrumental for Democrats to retake Congress, as well as gubernatorial races in Florida, Maryland, and Georgia—three states where Black candidates could make history. See Also: Michelle Obama Warns That ‘Other Folks’ Still Show Up At The Polls If We Don’t A state-by-state guide to voter registration deadlines https://t.co/xIbpnlgpG2 pic.twitter.com/0eJz4ji5JJ — The New York Times (@nytimes) October 18, 2016 Deadlines to register have passed in Alaska and Rhode Island, and some states don’t allow online registration. Here is a list of upcoming deadlines in the other states and the District of Columbia: Alabama : In person, online or by mail is Oct. 22. Arizona : In person, online or by mail is Oct. 9. Arkansas : In-person or by mail deadline is Oct. 9. California : In-person, online or by mail deadline is Oct. 22. Colorado : Mail or online deadline is Oct. 29. In-person registration is permitted up to Election Day. Connecticut : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 30. Delaware : In-person, online or by mail deadline is Oct. 13. District of Columbia : Mail or online deadline is Oct. 16. In-person registration is permitted until Election Day. Florida : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. Georgia : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. Hawaii : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. In-person registration is permitted until Election Day. Idaho : Mail or online deadline is Oct. 12. In-person registration is permitted until Election Day. Illinois : In-person deadline is Oct. 9. Online deadline is Oct. 21. Registration continues during a “grace period” at local election offices. Indiana : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. Iowa : Online deadline is Oct. 27 and mail on Oct. 22. In-person registration is permitted until Election Day. Kansas : In-person, online or by mail deadline is Oct. 16. Kentucky : In person, online or mail deadline is Oct. 9. Louisiana : In-person or mail deadline is Oct. 9. Online registration continues through Oct. 16. Maine : Mail deadline is Oct. 16. In-person registration is permitted through Election Day. Maryland : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 16. Massachusetts : Mail deadline is Oct. 16. In-person or online deadline is Oct. 17. Michigan : In-person or by mail deadline is Oct. 9. Minnesota : Online or by mail deadline is Oct. 16. In-person registration is permitted through Election Day. Mississippi : In-person deadline is Oct. 8 and by mail on Oct. 9. Missouri : By mail, in-person or online deadline is Oct. 10. Montana : In-person deadline was Oct. 7—however, late in-person registration is available, but only at county election offices through Election Day. Mailed forms must be received by Oct. 10. Nebraska : By mail or online deadline is Oct. 19. In person continues through Oct. 26. Nevada : By mail deadline is Oct. 9, in person on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 for online registration. New Hampshire : In person continues through Election Day. Mailed forms must be received by Oct. 27. New Jersey : In-person or by mail deadline is Oct. 16. New Mexico : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. New York : In-person or online deadline is Oct. 12. Mailed forms must be received by Oct. 17. North Carolina : In-person or by mail deadline is Oct. 12. ( 28 counties affected by Hurricane Florence have an extension to Oct. 15.) From Oct. 17 to Nov. 3, residents can register and vote simultaneously at early voting sites. North Dakota : Voters are not required to register before Election Day but must present an ID at the polls. Ohio : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. Oklahoma : In-person or by mail deadline is Oct. 12. Oregon : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 16. Pennsylvania : In-person, online or by mail deadline is Oct. 9. South Carolina : In-person, by mail or online is Oct. 17. South Dakota : In-person deadline is Oct. 22. Mailed forms must be received by Oct. 22. Tennessee : In-person, by mail or online deadline is Oct. 9. Texas : In-person or by mail deadline is Oct. 9. Utah : By mail deadline is Oct. 9. In-person or online deadline is Oct. 30. Vermont : Online or in person permitted through Election Day. Virginia : In-person, online or by mail deadline is Oct. 15. Washington : Online or by mail deadline is Oct. 8. In-person deadline is Oct. 29. West Virginia : In-person, online or by mail deadline is Oct. 16. Wisconsin : Online or by mail deadline is Oct. 17. In person permitted through Election Day. Wyoming : In person permitted through Election Day. Mailed forms must be received by Oct. 22. SEE ALSO: Disgusting! Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Rehired As A Cop: He Deserves A Second Chace The Sunken Place Unites! Ben Carson, Candace Owens And Stacey Dash Speaking At A Black Leadership Summit [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3829110″ overlay=”true”]
Source: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images / Getty Unfortunately, over the last few years we’ve witnessed some major hurricanes that haves caused devastation across U.S. territories. In 2017 alone, the U.S. was hit with multiple Category 4 or more hurricanes, including Hurricane Harvey (which hit parts of Texas and Louisiana), Hurricane Irma (which hit various Caribbean islands and parts of Florida) and Hurricane Maria (which hit various Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico). Each hurricane has caused major displacement and devastation amongst residents, and now in 2018, parts of the Carolinas and Virginia have been tragically hit by Hurricane Florence. Relief efforts after each hurricane continues to be a challenge and our current commander-in-chief isn’t necessarily making things smoothers. Even though Donald Trump has made appearances to places hit hard by hurricanes, his insensitive rhetoric and just plain ridiculousness continues to make people wonder how this man became president. Hit the next pages for a teaser of all the outrageous things Trump has said in the midst of tragedy.
Source: Boston Globe / Getty Drake isn’t out here just living his best life, he’s living the fast life as well. According to Page Six , the 6 God hit up Atlantic City and gambled away damn near $200,000 while living it up at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with his crew. The night started out simple enough with the “In My Feelings” rapper rocking the crowd at his Aubrey & The Three Migos tour in Philadelphia. From there he and his entourage made their way to Daer Nightclub for a quick performance before eventually hitting up the gambling spot to try his luck. Unfortunately luck was the only lady not willing to cozy up to Drizzy that night. The source told us the star then headed to a private high-rollers area, which was cleared out for Drake and his crew to have a private party. Sources said that the casino even opened up restaurant Sugar Factory after-hours for the rapper and his party to nosh on “mini burgers, chicken fingers and french fries,” as well as a colossal cocktail dubbed “The Drake,” served up in 60-ounce goblets and composed of the rapper’s Virginia Black whiskey, peach puree, sweet tea, Sour Patch peach gummies and cotton candy. Yeesh. “He stayed at the table,” said a spy, who added that before the sun came up Drake had put down close to $200,000. Insiders said that even with the loss, Drake likely still had a nice chunk of change left from his appearance earlier. This isn’t the first time Drake’s taken an L on big money. Earlier this year the Toronto rapper lost 10K to Quavo on a single half-court shot like it was spare change. Must be nice. — Photo: Getty
S hirley Chisholm ’s career journey broke barriers for Black women in the realm of politics and now 50 years after she made history by becoming the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress, the Brooklyn native will receive a major honor in her hometown. According to Curbed New York , a new Brooklyn park will be named after Chisholm. Brooklyn will get 407-acre state park dedicated to Shirley Chisholm. https://t.co/0ksq1WQmfG pic.twitter.com/9TFUoe5nDI — Curbed NY (@CurbedNY) September 6, 2018 The park—which is slated to be the largest state park in the city—is a part of an initiative led by Governor Andrew Cuomo dubbed “Vital Brooklyn.” Through the $1.4 billion initiative, Gov. Cuomo is aiming to revitalize neighborhoods in the borough by creating more jobs, providing affordable housing, improving education, and transforming outdoor spaces into parks. The park will span 407 acres and feature paths for biking and hiking, picnic areas, concession stands, and a waterfront for water activities. It will also possibly include spaces for educational programming and an amphitheater. “Shirley Chisholm led the fight to improve the health and wellness of underserved communities that we carry on today with the Vital Brooklyn initiative, and we are proudly naming this park after her in admiration for the example of leadership and devotion she set for all of us,” said Gov. Cuomo in a statement, according to the news outlet. Shirley Chisholm State Park is slated to be completed by next summer. Chisholm served as New York’s 12th Congressional District representative from 1969 through 1983. In 1972, she became the first Black person to run for president as well as the first woman to seek the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Black women who have shaped our country’s history are finally receiving recognition and credit where it is due. In September it was reported that journalism pioneer Alice Allison Dunnigan —the first Black woman to receive press credentials to cover the White House—will be honored posthumously by the Newseum in Washington, D.C. with a statue. SEE ALSO: First Black Woman Journalist To Cover The White House To Be Honored By The Newseum NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson To Be Honored By West Virginia State University [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3826576″ overlay=”true”]
T he National Park Service is continuing to preserve landmarks that are embedded in the fabric of American history. According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education , the agency recently provided 18 historically Black colleges and universities with grants in efforts to conserve historic buildings and statues that live on campuses. National Park Service Awards $8.6M to HBCUs for Preservation Projects https://t.co/1U3qithspS #HBCU #HBCUnews — HBCU Lifestyle (@HBCU_Lifestyle) September 10, 2018 The grants—which total $8.6 million—will be put towards the revitalization of structures as well as projects that are relative to preservation, the news outlet writes. The grant money was provided through the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund. Amongst the HBCUs selected for the grants are Howard University, Clark Atlanta University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Delaware State University and others. “HBCUs have played an important role in our country’s pursuit of equality, civil rights, and higher education for all Americans,” National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “These grants will help restore and enhance landmark buildings that are a source of pride on campuses in nine states.” Howard University plans on using the grant to upgrade their Founders Library. There has been a concerted effort to involve HBCUs in preserving Black sites across the country. In July, a program dubbed “Preservation in Practice” was created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation as an avenue to empower students at historically Black colleges and universities to pursue careers in historic preservation. SEE ALSO: Program Aims To Increase Racial Representation In Historic Preservation, Urban Planning Nina Simone To Be Honored By The National Trust for Historic Preservation [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825344″ overlay=”true”]
Image via Mark Wilson/Getty Images Paul Manafort Agrees To Cooperation Deal With Mueller Investigation Keep your friends close , and people you THINK are your friends closer. Donald Trump is going to have a hissy fit. His former campaign manager, Paul Manafort , has officially agreed to cooperate with Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation agains the President for collusion and election tampering. BREAKING: Ex-Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort cuts 'cooperation agreement' ahead of 2nd trial, prosecutor says. — AP Politics (@AP_Politics) September 14, 2018 Manafort has already been convicted of several felonies in regards to tax evasion that would have resulted in a likely 8 to 10 year sentence. According to the Wall Street Journal , Manafort is set to admit that participated in conspiracy against the U.S. and conspiracy to obstruct justice. You can practically hear Trump screaming from here. Prior to the previous trial in Virginia, Manafort’s lawyer swore up and down that there would be no cooperation deal, but alas… Here’s what the Donnie previously said about Manafort: I feel very badly for Paul Manafort and his wonderful family. “Justice” took a 12 year old tax case, among other things, applied tremendous pressure on him and, unlike Michael Cohen, he refused to “break” – make up stories in order to get a “deal.” Such respect for a brave man! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2018 A large number of counts, ten, could not even be decided in the Paul Manafort case. Witch Hunt! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2018 Michael Cohen plead guilty to two counts of campaign finance violations that are not a crime. President Obama had a big campaign finance violation and it was easily settled! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2018 LMFAO! Donnie and janky Giuliani are gonna have a meltdown!
On Wednesday, Jenelle Evans tweeted about Hurricane Florence numerous times. We can certainly see why the topic is at the forefront of her mind, as that's probably the case with just about every coastal Carolinian at the moment. But Jenelle's tweets were different from those of the other folks offering live updates from her region. While many expressed concerns, Jenelle posted rain-drenched bikini selfies. While others detailed their evacuation plans, Jenelle announced her intention to stay put … along with her three young children. Obviously, she took a lot of flak for downplaying this potentially deadly storm, but don't worry, today she offered a detailed explanation: It seems those who criticized her were all just jealous haters who can suck it. Jump into the gallery below for her full response, which is 100 percent, uncut classic Jenelle: 1. Jenell-fie Jenelle kicked things off with this selfie. Many of her followers rightly felt that the lighthearted, exuberant tone of the pic didn’t jibe with the seriousness of the situation. 2. Get This Girl Off Twitter Jenelle was stunned by the negative reaction to her tweet, but instead of deleting it and offering up a sincere apology, she decided to make things much worse. 3. Mad Mom Jenelle, as you may know, is an angry person. Like, you’d have a hard time finding an angrier person who’s not currently behind bars for a violent crime. And she likes to let the hate flow through her on Twitter. 4. Jenelle Evans: Confused, As Always Jenelle doesn’t understand. But to be fair, the girl’s not feigning ignorance. She genuinely doesn’t understand the situation. 5. Explain It Like She’s 5 When many, many people attempted to make it clear to Jenelle that using an impending natural disaster to call attention to your thirst trap bikini pics is horrendously inappropriate, she got even more upset. 6. Still Missing the Point Jenelle can’t see how people could possibly view her bikini pics as obnoxiously narcissistic. And because this is Jenelle we’re talking about, she’s been getting angrier and angrier as the day goes on … View Slideshow
