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West Orange, NJ|
McCartney Launches Reelection Campaign For West Orange Mayor
Susan McCartney has thrown her hat into the ring for West Orange’s increasingly competitive mayor race.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
6 Taken To The Area Hospitals After Heat Sensors Trigger White Powder At Medford Gas Station: Police
The people went to local hospitals for treatment of trouble breathing and eye irritation, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
'Helping The Helpers': Businesses, Supporters Rally Around Nonprofit Project Fire Buddies In Time Of Need
Project Fire Buddies needed new HVAC units at its headquarters. Businesses and supporters stepped up to make it happen.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Harbor Commission Reviews Dock Project, Plans Harbor Management Update
Waterford Harbor Commission reviewed a dock project, mooring updates and plans to revise the town's Harbor Management Plan.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Geneva, IL|
Nino's Italian Deli Brings New York-Style Sandwiches To Geneva
A born-and-raised New Yorker moved to Geneva and brought with him the flavors of the city in the form of stacked deli sandwiches.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Rent Controlled Apartments Face Wrecking Ball In Hoboken: Will Policies Change?
Hoboken's council pledged two years ago to address tenant protections in buildings marked for demolition. Has progress been made?
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
LI Author Redefines Success After Years Of Mental Health Struggles
The Wheatley Heights native now works as a peer specialist, using his lived experience to help others through mental health recovery.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Venezuelan Restaurant Collecting Medical Supplies For Earthquake Survivors
Carupano Kitchen, part of St. Pete's Foodie Labs, is collecting supplies for Venezuela's earthquake recovery, with a donation drive planned.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Smithtown West’s Alyssa Lorefice
Alyssa Lorefice starred in basketball, lacrosse and volleyball at Smithtown West before committing to Rutgers.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
2 E-Bike Battery-Swapping Stations Green Lit By UES Board
E-bike battery swapping stations are electrified cabinets where e-bike riders can plug in dead batteries and pick up full ones.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Gary LeVox, Rascal Flatts Singer, Hangs Out At Hendo's Barrel House In Temecula
There's always a guy with a guitar in California. This time, it was Rascal Flatts' lead singer. But will he return to Hendo's in July?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Moves Ahead With $4.2M Bond For Emergency Radio System
The ordinance would fund emergency radio equipment for Bridgewater agencies and set a public hearing next month.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
Inside Who Pays For NYPD Overtime In Taylor Swift’s NYC Wedding
Taylor Swift’s Madison Square Garden wedding triggers NYPD deployments and street closures.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|
Community Group Looks To Save Historic Rochester Building
The group would like to use the building to launch multiple programs, including youth programming, spaces for non-profits and more.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
New Jersey American Water Acquires Hopewell Water System: What To Know
Hopewell has been purchasing water from New Jersey American Water for a portion of the borough’s water supply since 2005.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Inside An Unusual NASCAR Dinner Party: The After Hours
Before Race Day, the Sonoma Raceway became Wine Country's most exclusive dinner party for NASCAR insiders.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
Woman-Owned Brewery Talea Bringing All-Day Taproom To UWS
Talea focuses on lower-alcohol, fruit-forward beers with familiar flavor profiles.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|
Longtime Hackettstown Restaurant Set To Close Later This Month
The restaurant owners encouraged residents to come support the business before its closing.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen To Review Police Technology Contract, Affordable Housing Partnership
Here's a preview of the upcoming Guilford Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Seeks Fix For Struggling Finance Department
The village wants a more "professionalized" department, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Weighs Zoning Change for Bowling Alleys, Theaters, Arcades
Council members discussed easing zoning limits on some indoor recreation businesses while keeping limits near homes.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC Crime Numbers Are In: Here's What You Need To Know
Officials say the latest public safety report reveals a shift that could reshape the City's future
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Ocean City Council Names Leadership For New Terms
Mayor Jay Gillian and Councilmen Sean Barnes, Tony Polcini and Jim Kelly took the oath at the Music Pier on Wednesday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Kindness Is America’s Default, Poll Shows; Tell Us Your Story: Block Talk
Most Americans see kindness and respect in daily life, according to a recent poll. We want to hear your stories.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Popular Retail Store Expands In Cherry Hill Mall
Movies, TV shows, and personal health make up a few of the themes for the items they sell.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
4 Charged In Armed Robberies At Bergen County Spas: Prosecutor
Three men and a woman have been charged in connection with robberies at Bergen County spas, prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|
Student Athlete Of The Week: Bellmore-Merrick Bowler Riley Kolinsky
This summer, Patch is looking back at the athletes who defined the 2025-26 sports seasons. Up next is Bellmore-Merrick’s Riley Kolinsky.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Extremely Disturbing' Allegations Surround Shirley Man's 'Vicious' Slaying In Feud: DA
His door was kicked in, he was attacked with a sledgehammer, bat, and dumbell, and his phone broken, so he couldn't call 911, DA says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Commission On Aging Reviews Housing Needs, Senior Center Growth
New Milford's Commission on Aging reviewed housing needs, senior programs and growing transportation demand June 18.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Man Charged After Alleged Assault Outside Fairfax City Office Building
A Fairfax man faces an assault and battery charge after police say he attacked a person outside a Chain Bridge Road office building.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Espresso Cafe Emphasizing Ritual And Tradition To Open In Vienna
The new coffee shop invites guests to appreciate everyday ceremonies, like making a traditional matcha.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
NJ Man's Sub Came With Dentures Inside, Lawsuit Says
The man ordered a sandwich from Jersey Mike's through Grubhub, and it came with an unpleasant surprise.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Future Of Tamaques Park Plans Under Review In Westfield
Town officials say community feedback is being reviewed as consultants prepare the next phase of design recommendations.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
2 Cars Collide, 1 Overturns On I-287 In Bridgewater
Volunteer firefighters went to the crash on Wednesday afternoon in Bridgewater.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Major Chain To Open Location As Foxwoods Adds Dining Options
A chain will open at the casino's attached mall while another establishment is charting a comeback and two more are in the works.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
World Cup A Bust For Secaucus, Local Businesses And Mayor Say
Secaucus is paying more for the World Cup than it's making: The town pays overtime for police patrols yet no business has seen an uptick.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Walnut Creek, CA|
Lawyers Threaten To Sue Walnut Creek Over Alleged Voting Rights Violation
Walnut Creek faces challenges to its at-large city council elections as cities are pressured to adopt district-based voting.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
2 Suspects Charged In Federal Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy In Northern Virginia
Two men are accused in a federal complaint of conspiring to distribute large quantities of fentanyl across Northern Virginia.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
Baraka Sworn In As Newark Mayor For 4th Time; City Council Elects President
"Each time we have an inauguration, there’s an opportunity to start all over again," Ras Baraka said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Person Gained Entry To Middle School, Damaged Property In Wheaton
Police say the incident took place sometime between June 12 and June 13 at Edison Middle School, which is under construction.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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