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Across America, US|
3 Historic Colonial Mansions In MD, CT And MI: How Much House
Three quintessential Colonial-style homes range in price from $419,000 to $3.85 million.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
2 Die In Fiery Wreck On Route 113: Braidwood FD
Two vehicles went up in flames following Tuesday's early morning collision on Route 113 and Irish Lane in Custer Park.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Winnetka Village Council Considers Code Changes Concerning Firearms
Village attorneys recommend amendments about safely storing assault weapons, surrendering guns or ammo and penalties for violations.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
'Jake Made Us Laugh:' Friends Mourn Palos South Student
GoFundMe started for the family of Jake Kaminski, 13, who died in a ski accident Saturday in Wisconsin.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Election Results: City Council, School Board Races
Voters in Redondo Beach chose City Council candidates and school board members in the election.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Full Worm Moon: Will Conditions In CA Favor A ‘Moonbow’?
The March full moon is called the worm moon, but you may not be thinking of the same worms as indigenous tribes who so named it.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Coachella Valley Waking Up To New Radio Station On Wednesday
MeTVfm 103.1 debuts March 8 on Coachella Valley airwaves.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Dunbarton Teen Arrested On Gun Threat Charge
Police accused Michael Bussiere of pointing a gun at a BJ’s Wholesale Club employee in the store parking lot in Manchester in December 2022.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Pollina Sobs On Stand During Thomas Valva's Murder Trial: 'I Was Evil'
Angela Pollina, charged with murder in the death of Thomas Valva, 8, who froze in his father's garage, took the stand Tuesday.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Hires Full-Time Assistant Zoning Inspector
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the hiring of Steven Payne as the town's full-time assistant zoning inspector.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Assistant Chief Chris Tracy
Tracy was instrumental in the building of The Fairfield Regional Fire School.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
All Eyes On Heated Harlem Council Race: Candidates Talk With Patch
Patch spoke with the four Democratic candidates for Harlem's District 9 City Council seat, including incumbent Kristin Richardson Jordan.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Will Princeton Declare This Site As Area in Need of Rehabilitation?
The Planning Board debated whether the Textile Research Institute site should be declared Area in Need of Rehabilitation.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|
Cell Tower Plans In Mount Kisco's Leonard Park Abandoned
A unanimous vote by those present at the Board of Trustees Meeting decided the fate of the proposed tower site, but the fight isn't over.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Process To Acquire Bowman Towne Court Site Approved By Fairfax Board
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approve measure to begin process to acquire Bowman Towne Court for affordable housing and new library.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Over 100 Pounds Of Meth, Cocaine Seized In Murrieta
A single car stop Friday in Murrieta yielded a drug seizure worth almost $500K, Border Patrol Agents say.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
2 Greenwich Residents Demand Action On ADA Compliance
Two residents and advocates for people with disabilities filed a grievance over the halted intersection improvements on Greenwich Avenue.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|
Get Rats Outta Our Roots, Says Prospect Heights Rodent Squad
Prospect Heights residents say that the city has long been giving them the runaround when it comes to getting rats out of tree pits.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
NJ Congressman Wants To Carve Out $360M For Gun Buyback Programs
Donald Payne Jr. (D-10): “There is no gun violence without guns.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Construction On Northport Water Park Expected To Begin This Fall
The City of Northport on Tuesday revealed a first look at plans for a proposed aquatic center on McFarland Boulevard.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
New Plan For NYC Migrants Includes New Cities, Mayor Won't Say Where
When asked where New York City's asylum seekers would be sent, Eric Adams replied, "We're not telling you."
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Figure Skater Ilia Malinin Recognized By Fairfax County Board
Ilia Malinin, the only figure skater to complete the quadruple Axel and a Marshall High School senior, received local recognition.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
California Gov Hints State Will Sever Ties With IL-Based Walgreens
Gavin Newsom said the state will not do business with the Deerfield company over a decision to not distribute abortion pills in 20 states.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
St. Patrick's Day Themed Igloos Offered At Homer Glen Creamery
Enjoy St. Patrick's Day themed treats all month in the Creamery's heated igloos.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Calabasas, CA|
Lucky Leprechauns Can Win A Prize During Calabasas Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunters will scour the city's streets March 18 for a chance to win one of 50 prizes.
Kim Harris, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
Blue Point FD To Hold Public Meeting For $2.2M Bond
Residents will vote on the bond in a special election this month.
Maureen Mullarkey, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Shigella In CT: State Monitoring Drug-Resistant Stomach Infection
The stomach bug, which causes the diarrheal condition known as shigellosis, poses a “serious public health threat,” according to the CDC.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
Rep. D'Esposito: LIRR Schedule Issues 'Should Have Been Part Of Plan'
Long Island Congressman Anthony D'Esposito is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
5 Shot At San Pedro Beach: Police
Two of the victims were in critical condition, two more were seriously injured and one was in stable condition, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
9-Year-Old HoCo Girl Among Brightest Kids In The World: Johns Hopkins
A 9-year-old girl from Howard County has been tapped as one of the brightest kids in the world and is a member of Mensa.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
