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High Grocery And Gas Prices Change What Americans Put On The Dinner Table
As grocery and gas prices climb, readers say they’re cutting meat, skipping meals and stretching leftovers.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Norristown Council Approves Controversial Traffic Calming Policy
Only property owners, not tenants, can trigger a traffic calming review, the council determined.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Center For The Performing Arts To Host Open House
The 30-month tenant of the former Hawthorne Restaurant plans to showcase property for the fireworks.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Housing Approved For Portion Of Wilson Park In Summit
Council votes to subdivide park land for proposed group home as residents raise concerns about losing green space.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
Fire Co. Responds To Montco Arson After Firefighter Sets 3 Fires In 30 Hours: Police
The 29-year-old firefighter has been suspended from his post.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Photo Of Lost Dog In Bergen County Draws Much Interest...In The Cop Holding Him
"What dog?" asked one woman, focusing on the rest of the photo.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
9/11 Memorial & Museum's New Campaign Aims To Educate Youth About Sept. 11
Around 100 million Americans alive today — or one-third of the U.S. population — have no lived memory of September 11, 2001.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Man Indicted For Illegal Reentry After Deportation
An Arlington man was indicted in federal court after prosecutors said he reentered the U.S. after deportation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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West Hartford, CT|
Expanded Dog Leash Law Mulled In West Hartford
West Hartford officials scheduled a June 23 hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring dogs to be leashed on town property.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Essex County Protesters Urge Major Bank To Stop Financing ICE Prisons
A nationwide day of protest will attempt to hit two of the largest private prison companies in U.S. where it hurts: their bank accounts.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax Planners To Review Chain Bridge Road Redevelopment, Small Area Plan Updates
The Fairfax City Planning Commission will discuss a mixed-use Chain Bridge Road project and possible updates to four small area plans.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Driver ID'd In Fatal County Line Road Crash
Warminster and Horsham police have dealt with two fatal crashes on County Line Road in the past two days.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Deck Fire Spreads To Home, Displaces Family Of 6 In Bridgewater
Firefighters battled the fire on Monday afternoon in the Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Names New Animal Control Officer
A town official said the hire is now handling all animal control calls in Oxford.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem Mayor Orders 'Tourism Tax' To Help Fund New High School
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo's proposal would increase the hotel tax 2.75 percent and add a $5 surcharge to the Witch House.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Brooklyn Darkroom Fights Closure To Save Analog Art
After a failed takeover offer, members and filmmakers race to secure the future of a community darkroom before June 30.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Man Who Killed DCH Nurse Has Extensive History Of Mental Illness: Defense
Here's the latest in the capital murder case of the man who shot and killed a DCH Health System nurse.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst University Accused Of Discrimination In Lawsuit
A former official said she was fired after a year despite good performance and no complaints. The university denied the allegation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Nonprofit Head Who Bashed DuPage Sheriff's Office Leaving
An investigation found that he undermined jail officials. His group works to help inmates.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
2 Arrested On Narcotics Charges At Condominium Complex In Fairfield: Police
The pair, both from New Haven, were arrested last month, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Hamden, CT|
Hamden Boys Lacrosse Team’s Season Ends In Class LL Tournament: PHOTOS
Hamden’s season came to an end with a second-round loss to Staples in the CIAC Class LL tournament.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord’s Finance Committee To Vote On Fiscal Year 2027 Budget; Host Public Hearings Thursday Night
Councilors will take public comment and decide on a $94 million budget, a $22M capital project budget, and $24M for water and sewer.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
'Suspicious Person' Found In Possession Of Burglary Tools, Live Ammo: Police
An alert citizen, who received the Smart911 notification, observed one of the men walking near 101st Street and Kilbourn Avenue, police said
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|
$300K In Upgrades Coming To Burlington County Library
The first major improvements in more than 20 years are being rolled out.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Bel Air, MD|
Hundreds Of Pies, Scones, Muffins And More At Annual Blueberry Festival
The 28th Annual Blueberry Festival will feature live music, kids games, a book sale, food and plenty of blueberry goodies to buy.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Ohio Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check In Fairfield: Police
The suspect is accused of using another person's identity, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
South Jersey School Gets Boost With Help From Verizon
Equipping students with future-ready skills for a global economy is a major motivator for staff, Fichera said.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|
Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest While Biking Capital Crescent Trail: MCFRS
A 65-year-old man died this week after going into cardiac arrest while biking the Capital Crescent Trail, Patch was told.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
Evanston's The Aux Grows From Facebook Group Into Black-Owned Business Marketplace
Envisioned by Evanston Sgt. Tosha Wilson in 2020, The Aux now houses Black- and women-owned businesses under one roof.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Cooper Health Gets New National Accreditation For Weight-Loss Care
"A renewed confidence and engagement with life" in one patient in particular is what stands out to the head of the surgery department.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
IL Senate Makes 'Little Palestine Way' Honorary Street Designation On Harlem Avenue Official
“Little Palestine Way” street designation along Harlem Avenue honoring the contributions of Palestinian-Americans is now a reality.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Riverside County Election Results: Congressional Lines Drawn, Who's Winning, Who Can Catch Up
See Real Time RivCo Primary Election 2026 results for the latest on congressional, state assembly, judicial and supervisory races.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Politico Settles Suit Accusing Him Of Misappropriating Resources
A public body got much of what it wanted from the ex-official. He said he wanted to avoid costly litigation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
'Go With God': Crowd Gathers To Bid Tearful Good-Bye To Boy, 12, Who Died In School Trip Rafting Accident
Mourners wore a sea of blue in honor of a 12-year-old Sag Harbor boy who died while on a school trip, rafting on the Lehigh River.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Crime Falls For First Time Since 2018 In 2025 Police Report
Arlington police said overall crime fell 10.9 percent in 2025, while DUI arrests and injury crashes rose.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Homeowners Question Property Tax Relief Changes
Residents and Senator Bramnick discuss proposed changes to the rebate program.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Traffic Safety Top Priority As Residents Rail Against Proposed Dutch Bros. In Downers Grove
Residents near the drive-thru coffee shop's proposed site have started a petition to protest its development.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Top Academic Honor Goes To South Windsor Student
A South Windsor High School student was among Connecticut students named in the latest National Merit announcement.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Ice Cream, Concerts, Crafts, Face Painting At Series Of Special Events
Columbia Village Centers is hosting seasonal events at six sites that include an ice cream social, concerts, kids crafts and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Lawsuit: Disabled Man Pushed From 2nd-Floor Window At Hoffman Estates Program
The lawsuit alleges a 26-year-old man with Down syndrome and autism suffered severe injuries at the PURSUIT program.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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