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Redondo Beach, CA|
Why Mass Mobs Of Teens Are Storming California Malls
Authorities, shop owners and teens, alike aren't quite sure why these unruly gatherings are happening with increasing frequency at CA malls.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|
‘Kill Them With Kindness’: FL Nonprofit Hosts Kindness Flash Mob
The nonprofit Kind I Am will host a Kindness Flash Mob Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Mastry’s Brewing Co. in St. Pete Beach.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
SMART Closed This Weekend North Of Petaluma
The closure, related to the construction of the Petaluma North station, means there is no service north of the Downtown Petaluma station.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Woman Shot In Joliet Bar Files Negligence Lawsuit
Jillian Nussbaum filed her lawsuit this week at the Will County Courthouse against Terrance Inn. She was shot on May 29, 2023.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Romanacci Craft Bar & Kitchen Opens In Fairfield
Located at 116 Post Road in Fairfield, the new spot marks the popular Ricci brother's seventh Italian eatery in Fairfield County.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|
Pop-Up Spotlight: Furniture Brand Sundays Opens In Culver City
With an established following in LA, furniture brand Sundays chose Culver City as its first US location, a pop up at Platform LA.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Total Solar Eclipse Protective Eyewear Is A Must: What You Need
Even people living far outside the ribbon of states from Texas to Maine experiencing totality in the April 8 eclipse need eye protection.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Jones, Nash Running To Replace Fontoura As Essex County Sheriff
Election 2024: The race to replace Essex County’s longest-serving sheriff is heating up.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Man Behind 'Ghost Gun Factory' Also Ran Massive NYC Fraud Ring: DA
Cliffie Thompson, 36, was arraigned Thursday for his roles in a $1.2 million COVID fraud and two ghost gun conspiracies, prosecutors said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
80 Affordable Apartments For Seniors Open At Ilda's Overlook
Fairfax County cuts ribbon on Ilda's Overlook, an 80-unit affordable housing center for seniors off of Braddock Road.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly EarthSpring Series Looks To Expand Beyond Single Day Of Focus
Green Beverly will help coordinate events this spring ranging from a pub crawl to Lynch Park tours to Fix-It clinics and much more.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|
Stepanic Brings Real-Life Con Artist To Life In 'Catch Me If You Can'
The musical adaptation of the Leonardo DeCaprio movie stars Calvin Lindo as con man Frank Abagnale Jr.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|
Waves Damaged Ocean Grove's Cross-Shaped Pier
Ocean Grove's cross-shaped pier will remain closed to the public, as pier pilings were damaged by strong waves.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Courier-Post Staff Laid Off From Cherry Hill Printing Plant
The facility, which prints the Courier-Post and other Gannett-owned publications, will shut down in the coming months.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
LI Blood Drive Honors 9/11 Cancer Victim Cop, 'Dedicated Family Man'
William Wanser succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2019 and his family now honors his memory by giving blood donations and a yearly drive.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|
Hogan Vs Alsobrooks, Trone: Take Patch's Survey For MD Senate Race
Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is running for Senate against two big-name Democrats. Who will you vote for? Take Patch's MD election survey.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Dino Valley Opening; Bunny Trail; SeaWorld Anniversary
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, March 23-24, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|
Chaddsford Winery Up For Sale After 42 Years
One of Pennsylvania's oldest and most productive wineries is on the market. Owners want it to remain a winery, but that is no guarantee.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|
These PA Grocery Stores Among Worst In U.S. For Price, Quality: Survey
While some supermarkets stood out in areas like customer service, food quality, and prices, several in Pennsylvania did not.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|
Man Found Dismembered On LI Positively Identified: Officials
His family told Patch recently that their brother was deeply loved.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Shorthanded Enfield Police Department Seeking To Hire New Officers
There are currently a half-dozen openings for officers on the force, according to the chief of police.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Women-Owned Law Firm Earns Trustworthy Reputation In Manassas
Kathy Farrell and Cathy Croft came to Manassas to work as lawyers. There, they established a law firm and earned peer and client praise.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
'Financial Crisis' Could Have State Overseeing Lacey Schools
The district's state aid loss means that a fall referendum could be in store, and if that fails, a state loan will be necessary.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
Chocolate Duck Of Farmingdale Wins Best Chocolatier On Long Island
"We love the Daler community and we love how we have all grown together and become stronger..." owner Christina Bisbee said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|
Nassau Seeks Armed Deputies To Protect "Human Life During Emergency'
"It's playing to the fears that everyone has now," said Michael Moore, a member of Nassau County's FEMA Community Emergency Response Team.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|
Farm Owners Beg Howell To Ease Event-Hosting Rules
Howell officials say they are trying to walk a fine line between helping farm owners and protecting the township from legal issues.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Officials Urge Great Island Visitors To Follow Ground Rules
There have been some "concerning" incidents at the property during the early pedestrian access period, Selectman Monica McNally said.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|
Rebranded Brookfield Business Woos Golfers With Hi-Tech Amenities
Golf Quest in Brookfield is now Golf Ranch, with a focus on higher-tech and family-friendlier amenities.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Decapitated, Burned Body Found In Barrington Hills ID'd 44 Years Later
A full DNA profile and genetic testing lead authorities to identify the man as Joseph A. Caliva, 27.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Sweet Ashley's Opening For 2024 Season In Norwalk This Week
The owners of Sweet Ashley's Handcrafted Ice Cream will reopen the local favorite scoop shop this week after closing for the winter.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
