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Oak Forest, IL|
Music Room Named In Honor Of Late Arbor Park Band Director Who Was Students' 'Biggest Fan'
Beloved band director Roger Kellogg retired in 2011, and died in May 2025. The school honored his legacy by naming the music room after him.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Meet 'Data-Driven' 3rd District School Board Candidate Cassi Sung
3rd District school board candidate Cassi Sung tells Patch she intends to be a "data-driven decision maker" for students she's representing.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Catholic Health EMTs Honored After Helping Save Family From Fire
2 EMTs were transporting a discharged patient home when they spotted smoke and fire coming from the Ronkonkoma residence, officials said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Empty Seat On Summit Council To Be Filled, Officials Say
The city outlines the process for replacing Ward 1 councilmember following resignation.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Decision Reached On New Contract For Fairfield Schools Superintendent Michael Testani
Testani, who previously held the top education spot in Bridgeport, has headed the Fairfield district since 2022.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
3 Scouts Honored For Reaching Eagle Rank By Bernards Township Committee
Bernards Township recognized Sean Griffin, Chase Lynch and Aarya Parthiban for Eagle Scout projects at the Environmental Education Center.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Schools Superintendent Addresses Former Employee
The district said the man passed the required background checks when he was hired, and the matter is now being reviewed by authorities.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
At-Large Candidate Lelia True To Check Council With Military, Private Sector Background
At-Large County candidate Lelia True tells Patch that she'll be using her military and private sector experience to strengthen the Council.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Police Chief Retiring
Police Chief Mike Rompa will retire next week.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
DCH Says Naming Error Prompted Federal Price Transparency Notice
DCH Health System says a naming error resulted in one of its hospitals being named among 500 cited for federal transparency compliance.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Historic Building Demolition Delayed Again
The teardown had originally been scheduled for May. A lawsuit has delayed it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Laurel Hill Bathrooms Closed For A Year Because Contractor That Was Supposed To Renovate Them Got Indicted
"What's really slowing (repairs) down is the two former county parks directors got indicted. It's been impossible to get work done."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Mill Valley, CA|
Sewer Rate Hikes Approved After Limited Protests In Mill Valley
Council cited a reserve drawdown and infrastructure needs as restaurants flagged concerns about a first-year increase.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
'A Loving Little Girl': Family Calls For Justice After 5-Year-Old Killed In NJ Rollover Crash
She was thrown from the SUV that was also occupied by three adults at the time of the crash.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Lower Providence, PA|
Main Line Health Proposes Massive New Hospital On Arcola Road In Upper Providence
The 500,000 square foot, five-story hospital near Route 422 would be flanked by two four-story medical office buildings.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Social Media Lessons Coming To Westfield Schools Thanks To Girl Scouts
The students' project will become part of Roosevelt Intermediate School's health curriculum.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Southington, CT|
Southington PZC Decides SHS Athletics Facility/Parking Project
Southington planners last week decided the fate of new school tennis courts, athletic lighting, and parking upgrades.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|
Ninja Gym For Kids Mixes 'Floor Is Lava' Vibe With Skills In Howell
USA Ninja Challenge, which opened in May, offers activities that build confidence in a fun environment, the owners say.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison HVAC Committee Approves $11,976 Credit, Reviews Progress at Polson School Project
Madison schools committee approved a project credit and invoices while reporting HVAC work remains on schedule at Polson Middle School.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
New Wave Of Anti-ICE Clashes At NJ Prison Ends With Arrests
A Republican congressman says Gov. Sherrill “made the right call” when she brought state police to Delaney Hall. Activists argue otherwise.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Epsom Woman Accused Of Threatening, Harassing Concord Man, Encouraging Him To Take His Own Life
Docs: Maddison Corey faces harassment, threat, and aiding suicide counts after texting her ex 23 times between October 2024 and August 2025.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
At-Large Candidate Karla Silvestre To Use 'Listen First' Approach On Council
At-Large candidate Karla Silvestre tells Patch she'll be tackling affordability on the Council by focusing on the county's economic growth.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough 2-Year-Old Battling Rare Pediatric Cancer, Community Rallying Support
Adelyne Kotarsky began chemotherapy on her second birthday after a stage-three tumor was diagnosed in mid-February.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Historic Building In Hatfield Could Be Demolished For Townhomes
Community advocates say the development would damage the historic character of the area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Town Council To Hold Second Public Hearing On Proposed Charter Revision Draft Report: Agenda
The New Canaan Town Council is scheduled to meet on June 10, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
Candidate Drew Morrison Bringing 'Urgency, Clarity Of Vision' To 1st District Race
1st District candidate Drew Morrison tells Patch that his time in office would be defined by his efforts to build an effective Council.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
'Hazardous Materials' Incident Draws Emergency Response In Marlboro
Nolan Road was temporarily closed on Tuesday for the reported incident, which involved pool chemicals, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Second Arrest Made In La Cocina De Mama Restaurant Burglary Targeting Gaming Machines
A 24-year-old Chicago man is believed to be part of a crew that targeted video gaming machines in Oak Lawn and Worth, OLPD said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Officials Say New Rules Won’t Limit Free Speech
Ordinance regulating township property use and amplified sound approved Monday.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Status On Feds' Inquiry Into Darien-Area School District
"Gender ideology" is the focus of the federal investigation, a top Justice Department official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
New Details Revealed In Disappearance, Death Of 32-Year-Old Aurora Woman: Aurora Police
Shafia Murad was last seen getting on and off a Pace bus before she vanished. Here's what police know about her last movements.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin Council OKs New Budget, Tax Increase After Voters Say 'No' Twice
The Berlin Town Council approved a revised budget last week following two failed referendums and debate over school funding levels.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Man Was Stuck On Cliffs At Laurel Hill Park, Needed To Be Rescued
The man was just exploring around Snake Hill and got stuck, said the Secaucus Fire Chief.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
Candidate Julie Yang Aims To Bring BoE Experience To 1st District Seat
1st District candidate Julie Yang tells Patch she'll be using her school board experience to tackle work on the Council, if elected.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Samuel Adams Will Host Annual Crafting Dreams Beer Bash In NYC
Six finalists will be up for the 2026 Brewing & Business Experienceship. Attendees will vote for America's next top craft brewer.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
Higher Stipends, Childcare Reimbursements To Broaden Who Can Serve On Mill Valley City Council
A monthly pay increase and planned caregiver support is aimed at making council service more accessible.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Armed Teen Forces Los Angeles High School Lockdown: Police
The school was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
4th District Councilmember Kate Stewart Is All In For Reelection
4th District Councilmember Kate Stewart tells Patch that her work isn't quite done yet on the Montgomery County Council. See what she said.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
1st District Candidate Reardon Sullivan Looks To Make Council More Efficient
1st District candidate Reardon Sullivan tells Patch he's bringing decades of private sector experience to make the county more efficient.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council Passes Updated Noise Ordinance
Fairfax City Council approved updates to its noise ordinance, including new rules for amplified sound and penalties.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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