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Moorestown, NJ|
3rd Congressional District Primary Election 2026: Michael McGuire
Patch spoke with your local candidates seeking public office.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
3rd Congressional District Primary Election 2026: Jason Cullen
Patch spoke with your local candidates seeking public office.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Monitoring Of Motorists On 15 Freeway In Temecula Continues
Data collection is underway to analyze traffic conditions on Interstate 15 from Temecula to the Interstate 215 split in Murrieta.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Hampton Coffee Company Celebrates 20th Year In Westhampton Beach With Lifetime Of Memories: 'So Thankful'
As Hampton Coffee Company celebrates 20 years in Westhampton Beach, a new location has just been unveiled in Quogue Village.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Manhattan, IL|
Community Mourns 'The Taco Lady': Wife, Mom, Business Owner Dies After Illness
Angela "Angie" Pantoja left an indelible mark on the world around her, her obituary describes.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Mills Road Shooting Solved By Joliet Police As Woods Gets Arrested On Class X Felony Crimes
Joliet detectives developed evidence implicating Keenen Woods in the May 15 shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Mills Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
Petaluma Riverfront Trestle Campaign Ready To Launch
Community organizers form a new committee to push immediate action on the aging Petaluma railroad trestle.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man Keeps Huffing Aerosol Cans He's Stealing from West Jefferson Street Stores: Police
Officers also knew that Valentine had been arrested the previous day by some of the responding officers.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
$16.7M Condo Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on three real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Bicyclist Struck While Crossing Route 31 In Oswego: Police
A 68-year-old bike rider was hit at the intersection of Route 31 and Washington Street, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
Public Hearing Planned To Discuss Route 53 Redevelopment Initiative In Lisle
The public hearing will be held June 1 at Lisle Village Hall.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Jackie O’s Former UES Home Sells for $22M
The Park Avenue duplex topped Manhattan's luxury market this week.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Jersey City, NJ|
Arrest Of Mom At Jersey City Board Meeting Prompts Letter From Schools Superintendent
The schools superintendent released a letter Tuesday after a mom was arrested at a Jersey City school board meeting.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Mayor Urges Beach Safety Education After Swimmer Goes Missing
An Ocean City official said a beach incident this week should remind visitors and families that ocean conditions can change quickly.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Town Council To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Charter Revision Draft Report
The New Canaan Town Council is scheduled to meet on May 27, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
10-Year-Old Bonded Brothers Seek Quiet Home: Northport Kitties Of The Week
Campy and Danny were found clinging to each other after their owner died. Now, the brothers need a calm home together, volunteers say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Young Mama Cat, Ready For A Home Of Her Own: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Cookie, a young mother cat rescued from Wyandanch before giving birth, is waiting at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Suburban School Official Upset Over Email Leak, Demands Investigation
A board member emailed an HR official about his wife's work, prompting an ex-employee to say, "You should have nothing to do with that."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
1 Dead, 2 Critically Injured Following 5-Car Crash In Dublin
A rear-end crash caused a chain reaction that killed one person, critically injured two others, and disabled all five cars, police said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
After-School Program Change Sparks Outcry On The UES
Parents and elected officials are criticizing the city’s decision to replace a beloved, longtime after-school provider next fall.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Fairway Drive Speed Hump Vote Targets Traffic Safety Concerns In Reston
Reston residents are voting on proposed Fairway Drive speed humps after a 2024 speed study raised safety concerns.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet House Sold By Man Who Does Not Even Own It: Lawsuit
The lawsuit plaintiffs are seeking a Will County judgment against the defendant, David Laster, in the amount of $100,000 plus attorney fees.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
World Champs: Southington HS Color Guard Honored By School Board
The school's Winter Color Guard won the gold medal at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, last month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Felon, Accused Of Gun, Drug Possession, Skipping Court Hearings, Does Not Contest Bail Revocation: Follow-Up
Joseph Henriksen’s public defenders hope to resolve dozens of criminal charges, including armed career criminal counts with county attorney.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Substitute Teacher Pay Debate, Calls For Transparency, Addressed In Cranford
District officials respond to concerns over compensation and explain how substitute pay is reviewed across the region.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
New Restaurant Arriving At The Waterfront
Dining options soon will increase at The Waterfront. Get the details on the new restaurant here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
NHL's Rookie Of The Year Celebrates, Shows Off Calder Trophy At Local LI Restaurant
"We were so honored to host..." the owner shared.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Bridgeport To Transform Parking Lot Into Event Venue, Tree Grove, Public Space
The creative redevelopment will also provide access to the proposed Bridgeport Spur Trail.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Windsor, CT|
Woman Stabbed Outside Windsor Home, Police Say
A family member heard the woman screaming and came to help, according to Windsor police.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton 4th Grader Advocates For Crossing Guard Addition To Increase Safety
A Riverside Elementary student told the school board speeding and red-light running make her bike route feel unsafe.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Planners To Consider Dixon Street/Mayfield Rezoning Plan
Commissioners will weigh an Area 8 small area plan and rezoning for 44 parcels at the May 27 public hearing.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Restaurant With Dirty Sodas, Free Ice Cream With Every Meal Coming To Route 14
Crystal Lake will be getting a Minnie Bird, which will be the fourth Minnie Bird location in the Chicago area and the first in McHenry Co.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich P&Z to Review 18-Unit Housing Development
Here's a preview of Wednesday's Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Massive Upper Merion Data Center Cluster: 1st Public Hearing Is Wednesday
Thousands have signed a petition to stop the construction of 8 data centers, a larger footprint than the Philadelphia Airport.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
AP, Graduation Rates Continue To Climb At Bridgewater-Raritan Schools
Superintendent Robert Beers highlighted academic gains, lower HIB cases and September full-day kindergarten plans.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Birmingham, MI|
Celebrity Chef Opens New Metro Detroit Restaurant
The new restaurant will feature unique cuisine, craft cocktails and a signature Detroit-style pizza.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Residents Continue Voicing Frustrations Over Planned Data Center In Union County
A $1.8 billion AI data center proposal drew intense debate at a packed Borough Council meeting over taxes, jobs, and environmental concerns.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Jim Michaud, Longtime CT News Photographer, Dies At 67
His work appeared in the Journal Inquirer, Hearst Connecticut Media and countless local memories over several decades.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Wall, NJ|
Memorial Day Crash Kills NJ Man
The crash occurred Monday evening when a vehicle struck a male scooter rider who was trying to turn onto Route 35, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|
New Pennsbury High School Principal Selected
Pennsbury Schools Superintendent Thomas A. Smith has recommended a replacement for the retiring High School Principal Reggie Meadows.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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