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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Voters Send $181.1M Budget To Referendum, Approve Capital Items At Town Meeting
Ridgefield voters advance $181.1M budget to referendum, approve $2.23M in capital items at annual town meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
No Elmhurst Styrofoam Ban For Now, But Council Divided
Some take a wait-and-see approach, while others call for the city to lead.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Greenport Business Owner's Petition Asks For Stay In Donation Table Crackdown: 'The Strength Of Grass Roots'
"With every challenge comes a silver lining." Sharon Sailor creates a petition asking for stay in enforcement of fines — seeks solutions.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Longtime Principal, Board Secretary Retiring From Toms River Schools
The retirements of Ed Keller and Wendy Saxton become official later this year. Saxton's replacement has been hired.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Town Meeting Sends Proposition 2 1/2 Tax Override Vote To Ballot Box
Nearly 1,400 residents showed up Monday to overwhelmingly support a townwide vote on the tiered Proposition 2 1/2 override in June.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|
‘It’s Just An Inquiry,’ Blue Island Mayor Reassures Residents Nervous About Data Center
Although premature, Blue Island residents voiced their opposition to a possible data center before the city council.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton Crime Falls As Police Boost Pay, Staffing
The Pleasanton City Council will hear an update on local crime trends, and review an MOU between the city and police union.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Jonathan Mariande, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Jonathan Mariande told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Andy Licht, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Andy Licht told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Ariel Rofeim, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Ariel Rofeim told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Student-Athletes Celebrate College Signing Day: PHOTOS
Fifteen Hamden High School student-athletes recently signed their letters of intent to attend colleges in and out of Connecticut.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Abandoned Tent, Bins, Debris Left on Danville Creek Parcel; Cleanup Weighed
The Danville Town Council will determine whether to declare a public nuisance on a vacant campsite it says is full of debris.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
After Orange Suitcase Incident, He Bit Crest Hill Sergeant's Hand Leaving Teeth Impression: Prosecutors
The Crest Hill police officers found the defendant across the street and attempted to place him under arrest.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Rollover Crash Shuts Down Part Of Downtown Concord; 2 People Hospitalized: Video
An elderly driver and passenger of a crossover with a Massachusetts registration were taken to Concord Hospital Monday night after a crash.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Several Contracts, Purchases During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on May 5, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Council Member Makes Endorsement In AD-66 Primary Race
The Democratic primary will be held on June 23, 2026.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
Criminal Charges Piling Up On Coventry Transportation Company Flagged By Better Business Bureau
Botched jobs in Somers and Tolland are the latest complaints against an unlicensed Coventry Transportation Company, authorities said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Fisherman's Island Turns Into Vacant, Abandoned Restaurant Along Jefferson Street
Fisherman Island never caught on with the Joliet community. It was rare to see more than one or two customers at the restaurant at any time.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield May Make Big Switch To Residents' Sewer Bills: What To Know
Town officials say 98 percent of Bloomfield households would save money under the plan. Here's why some critics are raising a stink.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Sharona Nazarian, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Sharona Nazarian told Patch why she should be reelected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Russell Stuart, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Russell Stuart told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Andrew Kole, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Andrew Kole told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
This Bank Just Held Its Grand Opening
A recently relocated Citibank base held its ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bethesda, marking its continued expansion in the region.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Rebecca Pynoos, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Rebecca Pynoos told Patch why she should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Roger Tanenbaum, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Roger Tanenbaum told Patch why he should be elected to the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$24.5M UES Mansion Tops Manhattan Real Estate Deals
The mansion, made from two townhouses, comes with gutted interiors and construction plans.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
$11.9M Townhouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on six real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|
Crumbl Cookies Abruptly Closes MoCo Site
The Crumbl Cookies in Germantown abruptly closed Friday, with employees directing customers to its Kentlands site for future business.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick To Vote On Tax Breaks For 177-Unit Affordable Housing Project
2 ordinances on Henderson Road would extend long-term tax exemptions for the mixed-income rental development first approved in 2018.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Voters Face Critical Choice On New $447M High School Tuesday
Voters will be asked to accept a tax override to fund about $232 million of the project to replace the half-century-old school.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
VIDEO: From Long Island To The Big Stage, Ali Berke Nears Historic MLB Goal
LI Singer Ali Berke has performed at major venues from New York to California as she chases a one-of-a-kind goal.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
‘We’re Here To Make An Impact On One Child’s Life’: ALX Needs More Volunteers For Kids In Legal System
Northern Virginia Family Services is looking for more volunteers to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Encinitas, CA|
Nordstrom Rack Opening New North County Store With Grand Opening Celebration
A grand opening celebration will feature a DJ, light bites, gift card giveaways and more, a spokesperson told Patch.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
$75M Loss In Homeowner Equity Possible With Reston National Golf Course Redevelopment
Analysis shows 812 Reston households face significant equity risks and negative equity if the golf course redevelopment moves forward.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin Weighs Naming Facility After Former Mayor Janet Lockhart, Sets Naming Rules
The city council will consider formalizing commemorative naming rules as it decides how best to honor the late Mayor Lockhart.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Parking Deck Struggling Post COVID With Revenue Shortfall
Mayor Cohen says remote work has gutted deck revenue & the township is getting creative — renting to car lots and eyeing a NJ Transit deal.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Jailed Burr Ridge Restaurateur's Release Terms Set; Movement Restricted
If he stayed behind bars, his restaurant would close, with 100 losing their jobs, his attorney warned.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Invasive “Jumping Worms” Could Surge In CT — See Where They’ve Been Spotted
The invasive worms have been reported in dozens of Connecticut towns.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Western Avenue Man Detained In Will County Jail After Children Knocked Down, Struck: Cops
Max Michel, 32, said he was discharged from the military in January and needed a break from his wife and children, prosecutors advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Fallen Cook County Sheriff's Officer James Knapp Gets Street Dedication Near Bridgeview Courthouse
“He said that if something ever happened to him, nobody would remember. I hope he sees how many people in this family care so much for him.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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