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Secaucus, NJ|
World Cup Overhyped, NJ Hotel Owner Says, As Hotels Report Fewer Than Expected Bookings
A Secaucus hotel owner says business is not anywhere close to FIFA hype. But, nearly all the hotels in town are booked for Saturday night:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
'Quite Amazing': Beverly Warrior Weekend Crew Makes Special Visit To Boston Children's Hospital Patient
The Blackhawk helicopter crew sent videos and messages and made a personal flyby to visit 2-year-old Maxwell Ryan, of Lexington.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
$95 Million Middle School Overhaul To Shift Mill Valley Students To Interim Campus
Council received a detailed timeline for portables, excavation work and traffic management, officials said.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning Man Strikes Another With A Baseball Bat To The Face, Held On Attempted Murder Charges
The victim, found bleeding from the face Sunday afternoon, remains in critical condition. You'll never guess where police found the suspect.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Stalled VA Budget Creates Uncertainty For Local Governments: Fairfax Supervisors
Virginia legislators are expected to return to special session later this month to negotiate a final budget before the June 30 deadline.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
O'Connell To Remain Free Despite 'Despicable' Videos Found In Sexual Assault Case: Judge
A judge denied prosecutors' motion to detain O'Connell, who is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman he met at a concert.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
NJ Man Dies Following 5-Vehicle Crash In Colts Neck, Police Say
The crash occurred on Monday afternoon when police said a pickup truck failed to maintain lane and crossed the yellow center line.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
New 'Ultimate' Trampoline, Adventure Park Closer To Opening In Somerset County
Bounce Air will offer a trampoline arena, ninja warrior course, rope adventure, foam pit, kids' play zone, birthday parties, and more.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Annapolis, MD|
Katie McDermott Brings Past Election Lessons To 6th District Race
Katie McDermott says she learned a lot from her City Council bid in 2025. Now, she's bringing that knowledge to the 6th District race.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
I-91 South Closed In Windsor After Tractor-Trailer Crash
Drivers were being urged to seek alternate routes after the crash was reported Tuesday morning.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Moves To Ban Data Centers As Residents Raise Concerns
Residents voiced worries about a proposed nearby AI facility during Monday night’s Township Committee meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
'Thought I Was Hungover': Tampa Bay Residents Share Earthquake Experiences
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cuba could be felt in parts of FL, including the Tampa Bay area, some residents said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
‘Wave Of Positivity’ From Belleville Sisters Shows The Value Of Kindness
These sisters from Belleville have been carrying out a good deed campaign for years. The goal? Make their hometown a better place to live.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|
Youth Volunteers Make Holiday Food Delivery To Verona Police Officers
The well-received donation was as part of an effort to support local first responders and reduce food waste.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Consumer Alert Issued For Well-Known Pittsburgh Eatery
You won't like what the Allegheny County Health Department found during a recent inspection of this Pittsburgh restaurant.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
Tolland's Nip Program: 7,000 Pieces Of Litter Off The Streets
Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley says the state's nip bottle program is a success locally.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Queer Athletes Celebrated In New Children's Book By FL Author
Allendale United Methodist Church is co-hosting a celebration of author Rob Sanders’ new picture book about LGBTQ+ athletes, “Play Proud.”
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Weighs Parking Rate Changes, Higher Spring Street Garage Permit Fee
Council members discussed higher parking rates, garage demand and a possible timeline for changes this summer.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange's 'Deficiencies' While Key Post Vacant
An audit found internal control problems while the finance director's position was unfilled.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Safety Issue Noted At La Grange Intersection; Solution Suggested
Near-misses have occurred while children were present, a village trustee told her colleagues.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Voters To Decide Revised Budget Tuesday
The Board of Finance made revenue and spending changes after the first budget proposal failed.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Residents To Pick Up Tab For Lead Pipes
A resident with a lead line can expect to pay thousands. One resident accused officials of "diddling around."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Brick Aims To Buy Triangle Lot That Led To Zoning Board Lawsuit
The Brick Township Council is set to introduce an ordinance for an emergency appropriation to buy the lot for open space.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|
Guru's Building Poised For Major Upgrade, New Restaurant Use
The township’s Historic Architectural Review Board is expected to review revised plans this week to restore and refresh the building.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
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Anne Arundel, MD|
Teacher Rebecca Baucom Discusses 3rd District Bid
Rebecca Baucom tells Patch her 3rd District bid is rooted in a desire to make county government "more responsive, transparent, and focused."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|
Joshua Peters Breaks Down His 4th District Election Bid
Joshua Peters tells Patch that his ability to "embrace the suck" is one of the qualities that sets him apart from 4th District contenders.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Council Candidate Allison Eriksen To Bring Federal Lessons To MoCo
3rd District County Council candidate Allison Eriksen tells Patch she's aiming to use her federal work experience to strengthen the county.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
Peter Whitesell Looks To Correct MoCo's 'Unacceptable' Housing Trajectory
4th District County Council candidate Peter Whitesell told Patch the housing and homelessness crisis is the most critical issue in the area.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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North Haven, CT|
2nd Budget Referendum Set In North Haven: Here’s What To Know
The referendum on the revised North Haven budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year will take place on Tuesday, June 9.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Jeremiah Pope Says He Wants To Make MoCo Affordable, Competitive
Jeremiah Pope, who's running to serve as an at-large councilmember, told Patch he wants to make the county more affordable and competitive.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
Election 2026: Matt Losak Explains Why He's Running For Office
At-large candidate Matt Losak told Patch that housing stability, affordability, and quality is one of the major issues impacting the county.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Diamond Bar-Walnut, CA|
24 Hour Fitness Debuts Remodeled Walnut Gym
The remodeled gym is now open.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Schools Receive $165K State Grant For Summer Repairs As Energy Costs Squeeze Budget
Ridgefield schools awarded $165,000 state grant for summer repair projects
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Creation Z, New Skokie Studio And Gallery Opens Thursday
Creation Z will showcase globally inspired artwork and handcrafted calligraphy by Skokie artist Zeeshan Farooq.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Overdose At Speedway Gas Station: Victim IDs Accused Joliet Drug Dealer, Shorewood PD Makes Arrest
The victim states they swallowed a chunk of meth and needed help, Shorewood's police department indicated.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board of Ed To Consider Superintendent Contract, Review Cellphone-Free Schools Update
The board is scheduled this week to discuss a new three-year contract for Superintendent Michael Testani.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Car Wash Splash Down
Car wash on Healdsburg Avenue moves from planning approval toward construction on a long-vacant site.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Videos Palos Hills Man Filmed Of His Alleged Sex Assault On Woman Surface: Prosecutors
The prosecutor said videos that a Palos Hills man took of himself during an alleged sex assault were not available at his initial hearing.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Employee Trapped Under Vehicle, 'Catastrophic' Damage To UPS Store In Shorewood: Fire Official
A vehicle crashed through The UPS Store in Shorewood on Monday around 2:30 p.m. severely injuring one employee in the store on Route 52.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|
VIDEO: 18 Charged After $110K Retail Theft Crackdown In Suffolk County: DA
District Attorney Ray Tierney said the county’s Retail Protection Partnership is targeting repeat offenders accused of organized theft.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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