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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Leads VA Localities In Population Growth From 2020 To 2025
Fairfax City recorded the highest population growth rate among comparable Virginia localities, report says.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Chicago Man Detained InI-290 Chain-Reaction Crash That Killed Uber Passenger, Injured 4
The Yukon’s Electronic Data Recorder revealed that 2.5 seconds before the crash, the vehicle was traveling 65 MPH, prosecutor said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Board Renews 3 Top Administrators For 2026-27 School Year
The school board set 2026-27 terms and salaries for three Hillsborough district leadership positions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Kevin Cullen Is Interim Superintendent Of Middletown Schools
He will be acting superintendent until July 2027, as the school board now begins a search to hire a full-time superintendent.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Milford, MA|
MA Candy Maker Eyes Milford Expansion
Sky Nutro expects to create 120 permanent full-time jobs in Milford.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|
Meet Hicksville Schools' New Trustee Ryan Chaplin — And The Changes He Wants To Make
"The choices we make as a board should be driven by the needs of the community, not by individual agendas or opinions."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|
'Bollywood Breast Cancer Bash' Raises Funds In Stonington
The event was hosted by the Maina Foundation, a nonprofit that provides funding for breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
$1K In Stolen LEGO Sets Leads To Charge For Repeat Plainfield Thief: Plainfield Police
The woman reportedly stole LEGO sets valued at more than $1,000 from Target on Route 59 in Plainfield, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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San Diego, CA|
P!nk Draws 25,000 To Petco Park For Curebound Cancer Research Benefit Concert
"Each ticket will help to fuel collaboration, drive innovation and bring us closer to lifesaving research for patients and their families."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Sees Surge In Need For This Type Of Child Advocate
Alexandria's program of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children is navigating a sharp rise in need for its services.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Awards Lead Replacement Project For Final 60 Lead Water Lines
The replacement of the final 60 lead water service lines in the City is well ahead of the federal deadline of 2037.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Get Your Flannel Ready For A ‘Roseanne’-Themed Burlesque Open Mic In St. Pete
A St. Pete comedian is hosting a burlesque comedy open mic at The Ball inspired by the '90s TV show "Roseanne."
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
Vote Count Continues In Dead Heat 148th State Legislative Race: Latest Details
"This is a strange kind of waiting," Jason Landau Goodman said of the primary, as the count continues two days later.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
First Stalking Charges In 2026 For Joliet Senior Citizen On Cora: Judge Orders His Release From Jail
Now 72 years old, Panagiotis Sakitjakis was put in the Will County Jail three different times in 2025. This time, he's regained his freedom.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
HopScotch & Vine Will Not Reopen After January Kitchen Fire
A grease fire caused about $100,000 in damages to the downtown Plainfield restaurant, and owners have decided not to reopen the doors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
New Principal Appointed To Lead Littlebrook School In Princeton
Lisa Caudill was approved to replace Luis Ramirez as principal of Littlebrook School effective July 1.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
He Refused To Go To Bed With Her, Joliet Police Deploy Taser 3 Times Before He Fell Into The Bushes: Cops
Makhi Jones comes from the 1400 block of Joliet's Devonshire Drive.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Selectpersons Delay Decision On Proposed Paid Parking Pilot
Ridgefield officials postponed action on a proposed ParkMobile parking pilot after concerns about downtown paid parking.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Ex-Elmhurst Teacher Calls Officials 'Bobbleheads'
The resident also warned about "trash trees" at a local school.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro Appoints New Borough Councilman
Treasurer Tom Smith was sworn in on Monday to join the seven-member Hatboro Borough Council.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Trash Hauler Vows Smooth Hinsdale Transition
The village is expected to replace its longtime garbage company.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
1 Person Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash In Fairfax City; Main Street Reopens To Traffic
A portion of Main Street in Fairfax City was closed for about an hour following a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Faces $6M Lead Line Replacement Project
Officials are grappling with how much residents with lead pipes will pay.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Mulls Water Rate Hike To Pay For Projects
A trustee said he wanted to focus the hike on larger water users.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
3 Tax Proposals In New Jersey To Know About As Budget Season Heats Up
Progressives want a "super-millionaire" tax. Republicans want business and income tax cuts. A group says they found a $120M revenue stream.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Boys Lacrosse Falls To Hamden In Hard-Fought Game: PHOTOS
The Titans closed out the regular season with recent games against Hamden and Cheshire.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Boys Lacrosse Edges Sheehan In Thriller: PHOTOS
The Hamden boys lacrosse team split its recent games with Sheehan and Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord, Other Firefighters Extinguish Massive Brush Fire Near Webster Town Line: Video
With some help from the National Guard, firefighters and forestry units found several fires near power lines off Blackwater Road Wednesday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater OKs Temporary Parking On Route 22 Site After Hotel Plans Fall Apart
The temporary use was approved by the Council after plans to build hotels, restaurants, and retail on 13 acres off Route 22 were scrapped.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Zoners Approve Ridgefield Academy Expansion, Sewer Project
Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission approves South Street sewer work, Ridgefield Academy expansion and new traffic study rules.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Nordic Fish In Fairfield Celebrates Milestone
The popular seafood market is at 1499 Post Road in downtown Fairfield.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Center Of Secaucus Shut Down For 4.5 Hours For Former Fire Chief's Funeral
Paterson Plank Road and Plaza Center will be closed for four and a half hours Thursday morning, from 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Shorewood, IL|
Dog's Cruel, Inhumane Death At Shorewood Parking Lot: Pet Owner In His 50s Pleads Guilty, Draws Sentence
While Shorewood police were investigating an unrelated crime at the Pizza Ranch, officers stumbled across the dead dog at the Econo Lodge.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
New Danville Restaurant From Michelin-Starred Chef Blends Lebanese Food, Beer Garden
Danville native Monique Moufarrej, a fine dining veteran whose parents own Incontro, opened Albi’s on Hartz Avenue.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
What Passes The 'Smell Test'? Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Debates Cost Limits, Facility Options
Ridgefield public safety facilities panel debated costs, operations and facility concepts as tiger teams refined proposals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Ridge High School Principal Approved By Bernards Township Board Of Education
Cheryl Howarth will be replacing Russell Lazovick as principal beginning on Sept. 1.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Stamford, CT|
Yankees Legend Visits Stamford To Debut New Hot Sauce Line
The hot sauce is available exclusively at several supermarket locations throughout Connecticut.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
Hopewell Schools Seeks $75K In Funding To Save Therapy Dog Mental Health Program
The district is asking its legislators for $75k to sustain a therapy dog program as federal funding dries up.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Prostitution Shutters UES Spa, NYPD Says
The spa is accused of acting as a brothel in a lawsuit brought on by the NYPD and the City of New York.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Body Found In Hodgkins Pond Identified As Man Missing For 25 Years
A group of divers looking for another missing person discovered the body. Cook County confirmed the body's identity.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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