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Oak Lawn, IL|
Former Summit Police Chief Gets 3 Years For Taking $10,000 Bribe To Help Transfer Liquor License: US Attorney
“Corruption by law enforcement officials strikes at the heart of government,” attorneys said at the former chief's sentencing.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston Association Names Permanent CEO After Unanimous Board Vote
Reston Association's board unanimously approved a contract naming interim CEO Peter Lusk as the organization's permanent CEO.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Jersey City Pulling City Funds From Citizens Bank Over Delaney Hall Financing: Officials
While Citizens Bank announced Friday that it will no longer finance two companies building prisons, a local protest is planned.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Woodbridge Seeks To Close Keasbey Firehouse
The Keasbey firehouse is fighting this, and hired a lawyer.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Brooklyn, NY|
Why 3,000 People Are Lying Quietly On The Lawn At Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Inside the sound bath that’s drawing thousands to Brooklyn.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ To Hold Hearings On Traffic Studies, Business District Zoning Updates
The Town Plan and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Woman Indicted In Alleged Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Fredericksburg woman indicted in federal fentanyl conspiracy case after prosecutors alleged she moved drug proceeds and shipments.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Get Your Mask: South Jersey Doctors Say Don't Underestimate Canadian Wildfire Haze
The smoke from wildfires in Canada is not the same as that of a nearby building fire.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Hard To Believe It's 30 Years': An Uncle Remembers The Night TWA Flight 800 Went Down Off Long Island
For John Seaman, of Families of TWA Flight 800, returning to Smith Point is like a time warp. All the memories come back vividly.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Legionnaires' Victims Prepare Lawsuits As Outbreak Reaches 67 Cases
An Upper East Side man remains intubated while another begins a long recovery, their lawyer says.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
'Dream Job': Veteran Sportswriter, Recruiting Expert Andrew Bone Joins Yea Alabama
Longtime sportswriter Andrew Bone will soon begin telling stories about University of Alabama athletics from a different perspective.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|
NoVA Indicted On 5 Federal Counts After Guns, 26 Pounds Of Meth Seized
A Northern Virginia man was indicted after investigators reported finding guns and more than 26 pounds of suspected meth.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Fairfax School Board Bans Devices For Youngest Students, Advances Broader Tech Restrictions
Fairfax school leaders banned devices for pre-K and kindergarten students and approved new limits on AI, YouTube and personal devices.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Suspects Lured Elderly Woman Out Of Fremont Apartment Before Robbing Her: Police
Police say the suspects injured the woman during the robbery.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Suspect's Escape Plan Ends With Him Begging to Be Rescued From Storm Drain: Police
Fremont police say the suspect had outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|
Scotch Plains Fourth Grader Discovers A Revolutionary War Story In Her Own Backyard
Zianna Patel’s essay about her hometown’s history earned her recognition in Congressman Tom Kean’s anniversary contest.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Beach Tags Could Be Coming To This Free NJ Beach
One of the few completely free beaches in New Jersey may start charging.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Fest Will Continue Despite Unhealthy Air Quality: Organizers
The three-day festival and carnival is planned at Bott Park this summer, a change from the event's previous home in downtown Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport P&Z Advances Saugatuck Marina Zoning review
The commission also heard a pre-application proposal for 165-unit Riverside Avenue development project.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
Beloved' Grayslake Central Athlete ID'd As Teen Killed In Drowning
Brayan Monzanga, 15, was remembered as a three-sport athlete who touched the lives of classmates, teammates and community members.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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San Rafael, CA|
Protest Planned At Major Pet Store In Marin County Calling For End To Live Animal Sales
Animal rights activists say the demonstration is part of a broader campaign to expand California's restrictions on retail animal sales.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Debates New Zoning Rules For Activity Centers
Fairfax City weighs new activity-center zoning rules as council members debate density, height, parking and public benefits.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen To Review Sidewalk Contracts, Flood Control Funding, Fire Boat Project
Here's a preview of the upcoming Guilford Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Event Launches Virginia Campaign To Reverse Federal Health Care Cuts
Arlington leaders joined health care advocates Friday to call for restoring Medicaid funding and ACA tax credits.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
This Westfield Brewery Was Up For Sale, Now It’s Owned By Its First Employee
She started with the brewery before it opened and now she’s taking over as owner.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Panel Continues Proposed Apartment Building Review Pending Exterior Material Samples
The Advisory Committee on Community Appearance wants to see samples of certain materials that would be used for the project.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Right Space Commercial Property Spotlight: Historic Property Transformed Into The Druid
Here's the latest property spotlight from our friends at Right Space Commercial and Corder Real Estate.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Four Kids Charged For Riding Dirt Bikes On Public Streets: Ridgewood Police
The Ridgewood police are warning parents that they have impounded four kids' bikes so far. Here's why.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Peabody, MA|
Peabody Farm Owner Renews Plea Against Rooster Dumping
For the second straight year, Wood Farm has become home to several uninvited feathered guests.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Dylan Transforms The Mann Into Jazz Club: Review
The legendary Bob Dylan performed Tuesday night at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Distillery Gets Windsor OK To Sell Bottles
The company plans retail sales and free samples at 625 Day Hill Road; a bar would need separate zoning approval.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Bonded Pair Looking For Forever Home After Owner Enters Assisted Living
The longtime companions grew up together and returned to North Shore Animal League America through no fault of their own.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Ex-Clarendon Hills Trustee Running Again, Questions Plaza Idea
"I don't think the board is listening to residents," the former trustee said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Nearly 40 Westfield Roads To Be Paved As Town Nears 20-Year Milestone
Construction will begin soon, with roads near schools scheduled first.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich P&Z To Review Major Redevelopment Proposal For Section Of Greenwich Avenue
The commission will conduct a pre-application review for a major proposal that could reshape a prominent gateway to downtown.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|
Brookfield Approves Nearly $342K For High School Project
The funding was approved after nearly an hour of public discussion.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Artists Turn Slow Summer Season Into Quirky Mini Mart Market
During the slow summer season, a group of St. Pete artists has organized Mini Mart, a food-themed art market.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
East Patchogue Food Truck + Greenport Business Closes 1 Week After Opening + New Korean Spot
LI fashion design inspires through summer camp / Great South Bay Music Festival
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst May Pick Acting City Manager To Start In Early August
The longtime manager is set to retire. He has been at the helm for 15 years.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
Pedestrian Struck And Injured By Jeep In Medford: Police
The incident took place at around 8:30 p.m. on Jamaica Avenue, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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