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La Grange, IL|
Porn-Buying Ex-Official Wants Name Change: Records
The former superintendent, who is the target of a police investigation, is selling his house.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
HeroRATS Experience At The Living Desert Zoo And Gardens Promotes Recognition, Prompts Awareness
Brave little rats, such as Hamida, can not only identify land mine locations but also locate wildlife traffickers.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Stafford Motor Speedway Ready For Spring Sizzler, Opening Weekend
There's a full slate of racing on tap for the weekend as Stafford Motor Speedway starts the 2026 season.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater To Impose Higher Fines In New Snow, Ice Clearing Ordinance
Bridgewater's introduced ordinance adds snow removal rules for private multifamily roads and sets higher fines.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Dublin City Council To Review Preliminary Budget
The report says that while the budget is currently stable, the city could face a deficit in a few years.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Pottstown Man Wins Delaware Marathon In Comeback Sprint Finish: See Video
The runner who made an incredible comeback to win Sunday's race is a Montgomery County resident.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington PZC Backs Major HVAC Upgrades To Elementary Schools
Farmington PZC unanimously supported HVAC upgrades at four elementary schools, an action that was required under state statutes.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Official Wears Government Name Pin To Democratic Fundraiser
She is among several area elected officials who have done the same thing lately.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Conservation Commission Approves Funding for Meadow, Pauses Pound Street Project
Ridgefield Conservation Commission approves McKeon Farm meadow funding, pauses Pound Street project, backs land donation.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Don't Cut Our Paraprofessionals, Lacey Residents Urge School Board
Speakers told the Lacey school board the proposed full-time paraprofessional cuts could affect support for students.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Complaint Against Former Skokie Trustee Up For Review By Village Board
The Skokie Ethics Commission ruled that a former trustee had violated the village code and imposed three $1 fines.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Vote Moves South Windsor Warehouse Plan Ahead
South Windsor officials attached truck, buffering and no-idling conditions as the warehouse plan advanced.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
$35.5M Condo Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on seven real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
Malden Motor Vehicle Stop Results In Large-scale Drug And Firearm Arrest
The man is facing a total of 12 charges.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
'I Would Do It Again': Coworkers Turn 22-Year Friendship Into Lifesaving Kidney Donation
One friend's kidney donation helped save the life of her longtime colleague after years of illness and dialysis.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Record Store Day Draws Crowd At Siren Records
The Doylestown shop offered exclusive merchandise for Record Store Day on Saturday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Manalapan, NJ|
Manalapan Teen Named Amazon Future Engineer Scholar
As a scholar, the teen will receive $40,000 toward his undergraduate degree and the chance to complete a summer internship at Amazon.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band Prepares For 25th Anniversary Concert
The performance will honor founding conductor Howard Green in his final concert leading the band.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$24.95M Townhouse Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on seven real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|
Judge Halts Hatchet Murder Trial Over Competency
Proceedings in Martinez pause after judge ordered a mental evaluation for the defendant accused in the killing of a Lafayette man.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Early Morning Fire Destroys Shed On Venne Circle In East Concord: Video
Concord fire and rescue teams were sent to the home around 1:15 a.m. on Monday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|
Metuchen Drops Hillside Avenue Bike Lane After Resident Pushback
Mayor Jonathan Busch said the borough will cancel a planned May demonstration and explore other pedestrian and bicycle improvements instead.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
State Rep. Tomlinson Defends School Funding Record
The GOP incumbent was attacked by her challenger Bryan Allen on Bensalem's "severe financial crisis" during a press conference last week.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Investigators Say ‘Likely Suspects’ Identified in Ruslan Furman Disappearance
The Mundelein man has been missing since November, authorities say.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Slain Uncle's Body Discarded At Woodlawn Cemetery: Will Tony Harames Ever Go Trial During Our Lifetime?
Will County Judge Sarah Jones has taken no measures to schedule a murder trial for Tony Harames, even though his uncle was slain in 2021.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|
Vinyl Chickie Sells Out Late Philly DJ's Record Collection
The Glenside store sold out of Pierre Robert's record collection during "Record Shoppe Day" on Saturday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|
House Fire Kills 2 Dogs, Heavily Damages Delco Duplex
No civilians or firefighters reported injuries.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham Adminstrator Hired As A Schools Superintendent
Brea D'Angelo is expected to be appointed as Jenkintown's next schools superintendent on Monday night.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Abington, PA|
Jenkintown Names New Schools Superintendent
Brea D'Angelo, a Hatboro-Horsham School District administrator, is expected to be appointed at the school board meeting on Monday night.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Bar Workers Fight; Female Bartender Separates Them: Police
A drunk man closing out tabs said he was "jacked," according to a report. The bar closed for good not long after.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Fired Plainfield Teacher Gets Arrested: News Conference Scheduled By JPD On His 9 Charges
Media are encouraged to attend. Additional information will be provided at the conclusion of the news conference.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Blast From The Past: Titanic Remembered At Philly Region Event
An event to benefit a Bucks County museum was held near the anniversary of the Titanic's sinking.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Vernon, CT|
RHS Boys Lax Team Honors Military Members, Vets, Responders
Thursday was a special night of lacrosse at Rockville High School as vets, military members and responders were honored.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
Tolland County's Ackert On Lt. Governor Bid: 'This Is An Opportunity To Do More'
State Rep. Tim Ackert this week announced his intention to seek a higher office.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
Potential For Further Scandal Looms As CA Governor's Race Is Reshuffled By Swalwell's Exit
About 23 percent of likely voters in California remain undecided about the 2026 gubernatorial election.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|
85+ Crafters, Puppies, Kittens At Spring Show Saturday
More than 100 booths and 85 crafters, along with food trucks, puppies and kittens, will all be on hand at the spring craft show Saturday.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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Columbia, MD|
Proposed Splash Park Would Replace Existing Community Pool
A proposed full-scale splash park in Columbia would need to replace one of the 23 outdoor pools. But which one? Residents can weigh in.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Here's A Behind-The-Scenes Look At NRTHRN Strong's Nordic-Inspired Workout Classes
Patch recently spoke with founder Nicoline Roth on the success of its Flatiron studio
David Luces, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Dig For Vinyl Treasures, Snag Rare Releases At Local Indie Shops On Record Store Day
Beverly, Evergreen Park and Palos vinyl shops celebrate Record Store Day, Saturday, April 18, with exclusive releases, giveaways and more.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Developer Requests Extension For Drive-Thru Request On Ogden
Downers Grove village council will review a request to extend the special use permit for a drive-through addition ata 1250 Ogden Ave.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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