Today's Top Local News
Miami, FL|
Helicopter Crashes Off Shore Near Miami Beach: Police
Video released by Miami Beach police shows the helicopter losing altitude before crashing dangerously close to nearby swimmers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
7 Good News Stories: Live Life Like Stanley Pasko; Why ‘Sacred’?
“They’ve saved us,” say couple drowning in medical debt until neighbors threw a lifeline; the Portland Pickles are no longer in a pickle.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|
Wright Family, Activists See Injustice In Kim Potter's Sentence
Many feel justice was yanked away when Judge Regina Chu gave Potter two years, well below the presumptive sentence for manslaughter.
Pittsburgh, PA|
Savran's Struggle, Steelers Super Bowl Odds & More: Weekly Wrap
Here are the top Patch posts of the past week, presented as always in a convenient linkable format.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Hockey Raises $18K For Charlie Capalbo In One Night
“Today and every day the entire community will continue to rally around Charlie and his family,” Fairfield Selectman Tom Flynn said.
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|
Norwood Health Director To Take Helm At Brookline Department
Sigalle Reiss, a Westwood resident, has been leading department for 15 years. She guided the town through the pandemic
Mary Ellen Gambon, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Protestors Gather In Bridgewater Over Racial Disparity Issues
This protest is in response to the Bridgewater Township Police's handling of a teen mall fight with questions of racial disparity: video.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
Arrest Made In 2nd Rt. 9 Pedestrian Death In Old Bridge
This is the second time in less than a month that someone walking on Rt. 9 in Old Bridge was hit and killed, both times near Ferry Road.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Middle School Wrestlers Beat Bedford, Windham
Rundlett's Blue Dukes were successful against 5 teams; Bedford beat Windham, Plymouth while Windham won against Hudson, Plymouth wrestlers.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY|
Presidents' Day Rocks Hard At Just 1 Place In The Hudson Valley
Does this stone outcropping look like George Washington to you? People sure thought so before the invention of Netflix.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Driver Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run On US 101 Near Healdsburg: CHP
"The investigation is ongoing, but evidence indicates the suspect vehicle is a silver or similar colored 2019-2021 Ram truck."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
9th Ward City Council Hopefuls Make Public Pitch For Appointment
Seven candidates seeking to be Mayor Daniel Biss' pick to succeed Cicely Fleming on the Evanston City Council appeared Thursday at a forum.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
OLCHS Dist. 229 Board Unanimously Approves ‘Mask Optional’ Policy
During an emergency meeting, the Dist. 229 board unanimously approved making Oak Lawn Community High School "mask optional."
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|
Bringing A Voice To Waukesha County's Missing
Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc. provides resources for loved ones searching for the missing in Waukesha and throughout Wisconsin.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
BK Jail Finally Faces Wrecking Ball | Brooklyn Week In Review
Also: Online Rap Bragging About $24M Scam Leads To BK Gang Bust: Feds + Threes Brewing Patrons Demand Firing After Anti-Vax Mandate Tweet.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|
Busy Bee Café Wins 2022 James Beard America’s Classic Award
Busy Bee Café, a soul food staple in Atlanta's Vine City dating back to the Civil Rights era, was named a James Beard Award winner.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|
Hiding In Plain Sight: 'Funky' Thistle Species Found In Colorado
A new species of plant was found in Colorado. Researchers say it was hiding in plain sight all along.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
Harlem Tenants Protest Privatization As City Finalizes Deal
The famed Harlem River Houses complex will soon be handed over to private landlords in an effort to fund repairs. Some tenants are alarmed.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|
Dream Fulfilled As Herndon Woman Opens Roller Skating Shop
Katie McDonald of Herndon fulfills a long-time dream of owning her own business with the opening of Sacred Roller Skate Supply on Saturday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Bridge Over Podunk River In South Windsor To Be Replaced
Detours around the construction work on Main Street are expected until the project's completion in late September.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|
Student Loan Forgiveness Bill Proposed In PA
Lawmakers hope to have student loans forgiven for at least some students, some of the time. Details on the forthcoming legislation:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
District 225 School Board Member Curses At Maskless Man Meeting
Joel Taub, Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education member, has since apologized for his language.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|
SoCal Local Lives Out A Dream On 'The Price Is Right'
Deana Becker is living out a childhood dream as a contestant on "The Price is Right" on CBS.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Will Cranford Parents Let Their Kids Go To School Without Masks?
Patch asked Cranford readers if they will send their kids to school without masks starting March 7. Here's how they responded.
Remy Samuels, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Anime Convention Wasn't Omicron Superspreader: CDC
The convention didn't fuel the omicron surge that hit 48,000 daily cases in the city, officials said. COVID-19 cases now stand at 1,200.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Lower Providence, PA|
Woman Sexually Abused As Child Speaks Out After Guilty Verdict
Brittany Morgan, now 24, says she suffered sex abuse at the hands of her uncle between the ages of 6 and 12. She recently spoke to Patch.
Jon Campisi, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
Aurora Group Plans Courthouse 'Justice for Chicano' Rally
A well-known Aurora community organizer and activist faces sentencing Friday after he was found guilty of obstruction of a police officer.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Rockville Centre, NY|
Long Island-Themed Wordle Puzzle Launches
The puzzle uses the same elements as the popular online game, but with words connected to Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|
Wilton School Board Votes To Make Masks Optional
The Wilton Board of Education voted to eliminate the mask mandate for students and staff inside school buildings, effective Feb. 28.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
National Caregivers Day: Thank You For What You Do Helping Others
It takes love and patience to be a good caregiver. To honor their work, Patch shares two Tampa Bay area residents' experiences.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Cleveland Heights, OH|
Workers At 2nd Cleveland Starbucks Look To Unionize
Employees at the Clifton Boulevard Starbucks want to form a union.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Ice Skating At Stonebridge: Woodbridge Date Night Ideas
Planning a date is hard, but Patch is here to help. We're featuring Woodbridge date night ideas, like a night of ice skating in Stonebridge.
Liam Griffin, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|
Superintendent Leaving District After Council Rock Board Vote
In an email to staff, Dr. Robert Fraser apparently said a separation agreement was not explored until an "incident" after his leave began.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
