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McLean, VA|
McLean Student Wins First Place At National History Day Contest
Ethan Zhang, a Cooper Middle School student from McLean, won first place in the paper category at National History Day.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Kids Community Service Camp Comes To Vienna
The camp, now in its 7th year, teaches kids to work together and to serve their communities.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Voters Decide Budget On Third Try
The plan carried an estimated mill rate of 25.42 after more than $522,000 in additional reductions.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
For America's 250th, Patch Wants To Know What It Means To You
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, we want to hear what being an American means to you.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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West Deptford, NJ|
Man Loses Control, Dies In Crash Along South Jersey Highway, Police Say
He hit multiple objects during the crash.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Dockers Waterside Reopens On Dune Road After Devastating May Fire; Owner Shares 'Heartfelt Gratitude'
"The fire tested us . . . but when community comes together with purpose and determination, remarkable things can happen." — Larry Hoffman.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Back Off, Elmhurst Parents Tell Silicon Valley Tech Titans
Resistance to school screens builds in Elmhurst, with an online petition and a new group.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst D205 Workers 'Clean Up' In New Union Contract
The union touted its wins, while district officials stayed quiet on the details during a meeting.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Palos, IL|
New Palos Park State-Of-The-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Designed To Get Residents Up And Moving
The National Fitness Campaign fitness court on the Palos Park Village Green provides equitable access to residents of all fitness levels.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Calvary Murrieta Christian School Is Permanently Closed, But The Church's Academy Perseveres
Unlike the brick-and-mortar campus that closed this spring, Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy continues to operate today.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Litter Boom Installed In Rooster River In Fairfield
The project is a partnership between the town and Harbor Watch at Earthplace to help protect Long Island Sound.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|
Dunkin Donuts At 98th Street And Western Robbed At Gunpoint
Disturbing security video posted on social media shows the robbery that took place Tuesday morning at the Evergreen Park Dunkin' Donuts.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Chuck Norris, ‘Purring Machine’ Kitten, To Attend Northport Adoption Event: Northport Kitty Of The Week
The 5-month-old kitten will be at Northport Cat Rescue Association’s adoption event at Sweet Arts Candy Store.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Stella, Long-Haired Kitten Found Alone, Seeks Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The 3-month-old kitten was found wandering alone in Massapequa after Memorial Day and is now in foster care through Grateful Paw Cat Shelter
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|
Family, Supporters Pack Court As 3 Generations Accused In Torture, Death Of LI Child, 7, Plead Not Guilty
Jor’Dynn Duncan’s family attorney said the legal team is examining whether “system flaws or failures” played a role in her tragic death.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Serious Patient Neglect Allegations Lodged At Riverside County Care Facility For Elderly People
A search warrant was served at Yorkshire Village in unincorporated Hemet, and several patients were transferred to local hospitals.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Napa Valley, CA|
A North Bay ICU Nurse With Parkinson's Joins Grueling Offshore Race To Advance Research
A St. Helena ICU nurse joins offshore race as researchers track whether sailing can measurably affect Parkinson’s symptoms.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Police Provide Timeline Details In Drowning Death Of Missing Child
The child was found in a pond minutes after being reported missing, and preliminary findings list drowning as the cause, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|
Primary Day 2026: Tom Suozzi Wages Democratic Primary For NY's 3rd Congressional District
"I think America’s system of democracy is the greatest in the world. I believe in the American Dream."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Votes On Budget For Third Time
Polls opened on Tuesday at the Ellington Senior Center.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Boy Alone In Car At Darien Store For 40 Minutes: Police
His mother was charged with endangering the life or health of a child.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Shelter CEO To Step Down Amid State Senate Run
Carina H. Santa Maria, an Arlington Heights trustee and candidate for Illinois State Senate, will transition from her role in September.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Dixie Lee Bakery In Keansburg Will Close Entirely Sunday
It's not just the front counter that closed. The entire bakery will close.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
False Post Claims Neshaminy Mall Will Become Data Center
A fake Facebook post by a Bensalem Township department stated that plans were approved for the empty mall's future.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Newtown, PA|
Longtime Newtown Township Restaurant Closing Its Doors
For more than 30 years, Jeff Wong and Cindy Tam have owned and operated Ota-Ya, serving countless generations of families.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Wetlands Commission Approves Warehouse Expansion, Sets Hearing On Streambank Project
New Milford wetlands officials approved a warehouse expansion and set a hearing on a Sullivan Farm Road project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Selectmen To Review Parking Rules, Flag Policy, Historic Home Study
Here's a preview of the upcoming Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|
Shore United Bank To Open New Glen Burnie Site This Year
The new Shore United Bank location will open in Glen Burnie later this year at 891 Cromwell Park Drive.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Town Council Votes On Controversial Sewer Ordinance: Here's What They Decided
After months of heated public debate, the town council has reached a decision. Here are the pros and cons.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Crossword-Themed St. Pete Gala To Benefit Aphasia Nonprofit
The upcoming Word Play gala at USF St. Petersburg will raise money, awareness for Voices of Hope for Aphasia programs across Tampa Bay.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Coroner IDs Girl, 15, Hit By Freight Train In Mundelein
Preliminary autopsy results show blunt force injuries as the cause of death, with the manner of death still being investigated.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Harmon Cove Towers' 4-Day Power Outage Caused By Faulty Internal Wiring, Says PSE&G
PSE&G confirmed Tuesday it's an internal electrical issue, but the utility company is helping to solve it.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Warminster, PA|
America At 250: Crooked Billet Revolutionary War Clash Featured In Documentary
The two communities of Warminster and Hatboro had a role in the 1778 Battle of the Crooked Billet, marked by monuments in both towns.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Neighbor Describes 'Incredibly Emotional' Manorhaven House Fire As Crews Battle Blaze From Exterior
Heavy fire conditions forced firefighters to evacuate the home and fight the third-alarm blaze from the exterior, officials said.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Stop Signs, Traffic Study Sought At 2 'High-Risk' Bridgewater Intersections
Residents have launched a petition seeking to improve safety in their neighborhood.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Here Are The Races On The Ballot In NYC's Primary Elections
Find your sample ballot using Patch’s searchable NYC races guide.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Mayor Addresses Misinformation Around Kenilworth AI Data Center Plans
Officials and residents revisit concerns about a large-scale neighboring project as questions continue over communication and potential regi
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Police Convene On March Avenue In Early Morning Search
Multiple Santa Rosa Police are on site in Healdsburg, but no federal authorities appear to be involved.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Delta Says 100 Bradley Airport Layoffs May Not Mean Lost Jobs
A contractor filed a layoff notice, but Delta says the jobs may not be lost.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Popular Greenwich Farmers Market Seeks Location Change, Petition Launched To Keep It In Place
An online petition has been launched to keep the popular farmers market in the same community.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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