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Ashburn, VA|
Local Growers Open Their Doors For Loudoun Farm Tour
Loudoun County's biannual farm tour is coming up May 16 and 17.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
$15.2M Condo Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on eight real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Advances Charter Changes, Keeps Economic Development Commission
Simsbury selectmen have approved charter amendments for a November vote and voted to keep the EDC in the town charter.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$15.2M Co-op Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 11 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Philadelphia, PA|
How Knicks Fans So Successfully Trespassed In Philly
In one of America's greatest sports cities with a storied basketball history, the Knicks series is a referendum against owner Josh Harris.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Victim ID'd In Fatal Stamford Fire: Police
An investigation into the cause and origin of the May 8 fire is ongoing.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
'Mega Project Calculator' Claims Bears Stadium Would Erase Billions In School Funding
The Illinois Federation of Teachers have released an interactive online tool that shows how statewide tax code rewrites may impact schools.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
1 Injured In 2-Car Crash Near Fox River Bridge In Cary: Police
A woman was taken to the hospital following the collision, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Oak Brook Pays $2M To Settle Sex Harassment Claims
One woman alleged a top official touched her genitalia, chest and buttocks over her clothes.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Health Insurance Spike Avoided As Westfield Schools Eye Expenses
District Holds Down Costs Despite Statewide 30–35% Premium Increases
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
Shopping Center Days Away From Opening New Store
J.Crew Factory is getting ready to open up shop this week at the Festival at Riva shopping center in Annapolis.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Speed Limit Concerns Raised In Bridgewater, Petition Launched By Residents
Township Officials have reached out to Somerset County about East Main Street, where the speed limit goes from 40 mph to 25 mph.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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San Diego, CA|
Curebound CEO Shares Personal Cancer Journey Ahead Of P!nk Concert Fundraiser
The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist will headline the philanthropic organization's signature benefit concert.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Prince William County Wrestling Trainer Charged With Soliciting A Minor Online
The accused coach was working at a Prince William County high school as recently as March.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Going Electric? Pilot Program Set For Summer
Westfield will pilot battery-powered landscaping equipment as officials consider possible future restrictions on gas-powered tools.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Mother's Day Turns Special For A Duck And Ducklings After Rescue By Manchester Firefighters
A daring duck rescue was pulled off by MFD Engine 7 Sunday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Weighs Time Restrictions Instead Of Leaf Blower Ban
Ridgefield officials discuss leaf blower restrictions, weighing time limits and seasonal rules over a gas-powered ban
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Suspect In Arlington Felony Hit And Run Case Faces Federal Illegal Entry Charge
A federal grand jury indicted Edison Antonio Ramirez Guerra for illegal reentry following his arrest for a felony hit-and-run in Arlington.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Basking Ridge Boutique Camden Road Expands To Madison With Second Store
Elizabeth Vinhal said Camden Road now has two stores, with expanded denim, jewelry and local fundraising efforts.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Arrest At West Jefferson Street Restaurant, Joliet Police Take Man To The Ground: Cops
During a search, officers located a pipe commonly used for smoking narcotics in Christopher Esbensen’s possession, police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Arrest Made After Basinger's Pharmacy Employee Hits The Panic Button, Joliet Police Arrive Quickly
Talib Muhammad, 53, of Chicago, had entered the store and attempted to leave with several items without paying for them, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Chick-fil-A Opening Update In Bridgewater, Hiring In Process
The much-anticipated new location of Chick-fil-A is getting closer to opening off Route 202 in Bridgewater.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Bittersweet Final Commencement Ends 67-Year Era Of Trinity Christian College
Trinity Christian College goes out with prayers, cheers, tears and a fireworks show at Ozinga Field for its final graduation.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
Deerfield High Names Alumnus New Head Boys Basketball Coach
Jack DiMatteo, a 2013 Deerfield graduate, succeeds retiring coach Dan McKendrick after serving on staff since 2022.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
RA Celebrates Completion Of Hook Road Ballfield Improvements
Reston Association hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday to unveil safety and accessibility upgrades at the Hook Road ballfields.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Premier Pittsburgh Hair Stylist Dies
He was one of the most famous stylists in Pittsburgh. His death was announced by his daughter.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
'Let's Go Outside': Darien Jewel Fight Results In Arrests
A manager got between a worker and a customer, who challenged the other to a fight, according to a police report.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Decision Made On Apartments, Retail Project Pitched For Downtown Milford
The Board of Aldermen weighed in on the project at its meeting last week.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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Mahwah, NJ|
Bergen County Beaver Attack Video Was Used In Anti-Immigrant Propaganda, Fact-Checkers Say
The beaver was used to scapegoat immigrants in Canada, a fact-checking organization says.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Lacrosse Falls To Lyman Hall In Rematch: PHOTOS
Hamden was looking to avenge a loss to Lyman Hall earlier this season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Lyman Hall Girls Lacrosse Sweeps Season Series With Hamden: PHOTOS
The Trojans won two games this week to set a school record for regular-season victories.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Massive, Water-Thirsty Data Centers Proposed In CA's Hottest Communities
A large data center can withdraw more than a million gallons of water per day during hot weather, but developers are eyeing desert towns.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
Why San Ramon Regional No Longer Has A Leapfrog Safety Grade
A lawsuit over Leapfrog’s hospital ranking methodology led the watchdog group to remove grades for hundreds of hospitals nationwide.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
'Golden Spikes' From Petaluma To Cloverdale: Politicians Celebrate More SMART
At a groundbreaking Friday, North Bay leaders celebrated the next SMART extension, this time to Healdsburg, and touted successes turning
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
When Healdsburg Celebrates A Train Station Not Yet Built
North Bay leaders celebrate the next SMART extension as officials promise new riders, stronger local business, and a future connections.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
'Peaceful Oasis' From Marin To Cloverdale: Politicians Celebrate More SMART
North Bay leaders celebrate the next SMART extension as officials promise new riders, stronger local business, and a future connections.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
Daughter Shares Her Mother's Deep Connection, Impact To Prestwick Community
Mom Joann Schaller was beloved by residents, and especially by their four-legged friends.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
I-580 Eastbound Reopens Following Mental Health Crisis: CHP
All eastbound lanes were closed after a person climbed above an overpass fence. Negotiations were successful, police said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Lt. Jeremy Harrison Hopes To Win Termination Hearing Before Joliet Police & Fire Board Next Week: Ettinger
Attorney Michael Ettinger is representing Jeremy Harrison, who was recommended for firing by Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans late last year.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
VIVIBOWL Opens First US Location In Manhattan: See Photos
The Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant brand recently opened a new location on Park Avenue.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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