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Westfield, NJ|
Heated Data Center Debate in Union County Puts Kenilworth Master Plan on Hold
Planning Board votes to table 2026 plan after hours of public concerns over a recently approved AI data center.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
Mokena Man Arrested In Sharon Lane Shooting, Standoff Indicted On All Charges
A grand jury on Thursday indicted Scott Sumrall on all charges against him in connection with the May 5 incident on Sharon Lane.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|
Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Event Targets Clearwater Hotels
Selah Freedom has partnered with the SOAP Project to launch a new anti-human trafficking outreach program in the Tampa Bay area.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
DCH Health System Releases Updated Timeline, New Details After Nurse Shot And Killed
DCH Health System on Thursday provided new details and a timeline of the events leading to the shooting death of Ada Doss.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Hoboken, NJ|
Hoboken Council Moves To Extend Bar Hours During World Cup After NJ Governor Visits
Hoboken's City Council voted on extending bar hours during the World Cup at their meeting Wednesday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Community Rallies Behind Local Tavern Owner's Campaign To Re-Open
Teddy O'Brian's owner is looking to reopen the tavern after its liquor license was revoked last year.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|
Malverne Senior Wins ERASE Racism's John Wenzel Scholarship For Advancing Racial Equity
Malverne resident Matthew DaCosta was announced as the winner of the John Wenzel scholarship this week, ERASE Racism announced.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Council Moves Several Issues Forward
The council reviewed several local issues, including Schanck Road, a dry hydrant plan and e-bike safety.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Facing $1 Million in Higher Costs in 2026 Budget
Town officials say rising bills tied to required expenses could make the 2026 budget harder to balance.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Husband, Wife Culinary Team Launch New Bagel Concept In Norwalk
A new bagel shop offering "traditional NYC-style bagels," house-made baked goods and more is now open in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Pool Finances Questioned In Cranford
Residents and officials revisit long-running concerns over pool costs as $875K in upgrades moves forward at Orange Avenue Pool.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Schools Looks To Electrify Buses, Moves Ahead With Charging Station
The Board of Education also outlined summer facilities projects, transportation renewals, and ongoing capital work at the May 18 meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Officials Project Millions In Revenue From New School-Zone Speed Camera Program
But officials emphasized the program’s stated purpose is traffic safety, not revenue generation.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Maple Street Dining Decision Draws Heated Debate Between Summit Officials
Elizabeth Fagan chose not to close Maple Street after council gave her final authority over the decision.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Investigators Release Additional Details In Hot Car Death Of Tuscaloosa County Infant
Additional details emerged Thursday in the investigation into the death of a 13-month-old child left inside a hot vehicle in Brookwood.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Vietnam Veteran, Longtime Darien Resident To Serve As Grand Marshal In Upcoming Parade: 'It Means A Lot'
A longtime resident and veteran of the Vietnam War will serve as the grand marshal for Darien's upcoming Memorial Day parade.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
Rick's Tavern, Conshy's Newest Eatery, Announces Opening Date
Featuring daily ravioli specials in a casual atmosphere, the establishment will pay homage to the old Pizza Time and Old Time Saloon.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Board OKs New Indoor Playground Equipment
The Jungle Safari indoor playground is located inside the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Honors Citizens Police Academy Graduates After 8-Week Program
Township leaders said the program gave residents an inside look at Bridgewater police work and community policing.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Data Center In Jeopardy? Lawsuit From 3 People Names City of Joliet, Powerhouse And Hillwood
The Joliet City Council, except for Suzanna Ibarra, voted 8 to 1 to allow for the construction of one of the largest data centers to begin.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Across Connecticut, CT|
Map Shows How Much Homes Are Worth In Your Connecticut Town
Some towns are approaching or even surpassing the $1 million mark, according to new Zillow data.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Ayotte Kicks Off New Hampshire’s Summer Travel And Tourism Season With Ice Cream And Apple Crisp
Video: Officials say New Hampshire’s Original Ice Cream Trail offers 69 “must-visit” shops in every part of the Granite State this summer.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
New Pizzeria Opens On The UES
The new slice shop has opened in the storefront previously occupied by Unregular Pizza.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Media, PA|
Future IKEA In Delco Plans Opening For The Coming Months
40 years ago, IKEA expanded to the U.S. with a store in Plymouth Meeting. Delco's first IKEA is now under construction.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Leads VA Localities In Population Growth From 2020 To 2025
Fairfax City recorded the highest population growth rate among comparable Virginia localities, a new report says.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Chicago Man Detained InI-290 Chain-Reaction Crash That Killed Uber Passenger, Injured 4
The Yukon’s Electronic Data Recorder revealed that 2.5 seconds before the crash, the vehicle was traveling 65 MPH, prosecutor said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Board Renews 3 Top Administrators For 2026-27 School Year
The school board set 2026-27 terms and salaries for three Hillsborough district leadership positions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Kevin Cullen Is Interim Superintendent Of Middletown Schools
He will be acting superintendent until July 2027, as the school board now begins a search to hire a full-time superintendent.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Oswego, IL|
Chain-Reaction Crash Caused By DUI Driver On Route 34: Oswego: Police
A car was beginning to pull over for an emergency vehicle on Route 34 when it was rear-ended, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|
MA Candy Maker Eyes Milford Expansion
Sky Nutro expects to create 120 permanent full-time jobs in Milford.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|
Meet Hicksville Schools' New Trustee Ryan Chaplin — And The Changes He Wants To Make
"The choices we make as a board should be driven by the needs of the community, not by individual agendas or opinions."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|
'Bollywood Breast Cancer Bash' Raises Funds In Stonington
The event was hosted by the Maina Foundation, a nonprofit that provides funding for breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
$1K In Stolen LEGO Sets Leads To Charge For Repeat Plainfield Thief: Plainfield Police
The woman reportedly stole LEGO sets valued at more than $1,000 from Target on Route 59 in Plainfield, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
P!nk Draws 25,000 To Petco Park For Curebound Cancer Research Benefit Concert
"Each ticket will help to fuel collaboration, drive innovation and bring us closer to lifesaving research for patients and their families."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Alexandria Sees Surge In Need For This Type Of Child Advocate
Alexandria's program of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children is navigating a sharp rise in need for its services.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Lockport Awards Lead Replacement Project For Final 60 Lead Water Lines
The replacement of the final 60 lead water service lines in the City is well ahead of the federal deadline of 2037.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Get Your Flannel Ready For A ‘Roseanne’-Themed Burlesque Open Mic In St. Pete
A St. Pete comedian is hosting a burlesque comedy open mic at The Ball inspired by the '90s TV show "Roseanne."
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|
Vote Count Continues In Dead Heat 148th State Legislative Race: Latest Details
"This is a strange kind of waiting," Jason Landau Goodman said of the primary, as the count continues two days later.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
New Stalking Charges For Joliet Senior Citizen On Cora: Judge Orders His Release From Jail
Now 72 years old, Panagiotis Sakitjakis was put in the Will County Jail three different times in 2025. This time, he's regained his freedom.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
HopScotch & Vine Will Not Reopen After January Kitchen Fire
A grease fire caused about $100,000 in damages to the downtown Plainfield restaurant, and owners have decided not to reopen the doors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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