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Philadelphia, PA|
Sixers Defeat Celtics In One Of The Greatest Upsets In Franchise History
Against all odds, the most unlikely Sixers team has finally felled the Boston Celtics.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Elderly Man Experiencing Medical Episode Gets Into Minor Crash With Concord Police Cruiser Downtown: Video
An officer was not hurt Friday night after investigating a man who was passed out behind the wheel at Loudon Road and North Main Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
Teen Cannabis Use Increased After CA Legalization: Study
The rate of cannabis use among teens began to decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
18-Year-Old Accomplice Charged In Brutal Armed Robbery That Triggered Deadly Hospital Shooting: CPD
A Maywood man was identified as the accomplice who took part in a brutal armed robbery with a suspect charged with killing a police officer.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Cheshire, CT|
Cheshire Baseball Team Beats Hamden: PHOTOS
The Cheshire baseball team picked up wins this week over Branford and Hamden.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Driver Injured After Head-On Crash On Clinton Street Near Page Road In Bow: Video
Police are investigating a crash just over the Concord line in Bow on Route 13 Friday. A fatal crash is also under investigation in Deering.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Palm Desert Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Palm Desert and across Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning, Beaumont Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Banning, Beaumont, and across Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore, Wildomar Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and across Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Murrieta and Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Temecula and Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Riverside County Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Police Activity At Temecula Parkway, Wolf Store Road: Here's What Happened
Witnesses reported a "suspicious person behaving erratically" near Kohl's shopping center.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula School Board Trustees Face Fallout For Comparing Teen Athletes To Strippers In Photo
While floating a survey for a stronger dress code, the TVUSD trustees compared water polo players to "strippers" and an "'OnlyFans' crew."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
DICK's House Of Sport Bringing New Shopping Experience To Joliet's Thriving Development: Patch Exclusive
Rock Run Collection at I-55 and I-80 continues to flourish. Hollywood Casino Joliet is the anchor and now there's The View apartment units.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|
Arlington Town Meeting Votes To Set Up Revolving Fund For Important Property
The town owns the building but is rented out to multiple tenants.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
May Day Protesters Rally In Newark To ‘Make Polluters Pay’
“Environmental justice and economic justice are the same fight – it comes down to who pays and who profits.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Toms River School Board Member's Lawsuit Against Own Board Dismissed
Marisa Matarazzo sued the rest of the school board for hiring an attorney for the superintendent in ongoing conflicts with the mayor.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington Stuns National Power, Whitman No-Hitter, Signing Day Celebrations
A comeback win over a nationally ranked team, a dominant no-hitter, and major milestones highlight this week in Suffolk County sports.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Suspect Busted After Fleeing From Fairfield Cops, Then Giving Fake Name: Police
The suspect was arrested on multiple charges, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Barbershop Offers Rays-Themed Cuts During 'Back in the Burg' Initiative
Fans heading to Tropicana Field can book Rays-themed cuts and get temporary blue hair coloring at a barbershop in St. Pete's Edge District.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
UES Lawmaker's Personal Laptop Powers Tram Schedule
The Roosevelt Island Tram schedule still runs off a local lawmaker’s laptop.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus School District Is In Budget Crisis, Unveils 3-Year Financial Plan
"We have to act now," said Dr. Mark Toback. Will there be staffing cuts?
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
'Job Well Done': Suffolk Emergency Services Dispatcher Helps To Deliver Beautiful Baby
"Emergency Services Dispatcher Timothy Murphy’s instructions helped result in the successful delivery of a beautiful baby that day."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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San Diego, CA|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Bubble Run; SoCal Taco Fest; Spring Markets; Flower Fields; Orchids In The Wild
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, May 2-3, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Tish Hyman, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Tish Hyman told Patch why she should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Township Police Sgt. Kevin Little Commended For 29 Years Of Service
Township officials marked Kevin Little's retirement with a formal commendation for nearly three decades of service.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Hinsdale South Chronic Absenteeism Declines
The school is using a new way to get the word to parents, the principal said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach Ax Attacker Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Attempted Murder, DA Says
A Long Beach man was sentenced to 22 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to his role in an ax-wielding attack, prosecutors say.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Nelson Cheng, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Nelson Cheng told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
43-Year-Old Woman Found Strangled To Death In Schaumburg Home, Man In Custody: Police
Officers were conducting a well-being check at the home Thursday night when they found the deceased woman.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man Arrested At Rialto's Chris Isaak Christmas Concert Won't Be Convicted Of Criminal Charge
Over the course of his 40-year career, platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Rockville, MD|
School Board Makes Big Decisions Impacting MCPS
From calendar shifts to a revoked charter, decisions were made at Thursday's school board meeting. Patch explains what happened.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
18 Arrests Made In Manhattan Beach, Weekly Crime Report Shows
There were 873 calls for service and 18 arrests made in Manhattan Beach during the week of April 23-29, according to police data.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|
New Middle Eastern-Style Coffee, Nut Shop To Open In Central MA
Turkish coffee will be the main focus, the owners said.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Police Arrest Man Who Used His Leather Belt Against 14-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutors
Will County Judge Chrystel Gavlin ordered the release of Donshea Merrick following his Joliet police arrest on two domestic battery crimes.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fredericksburg, VA|
Retired Coast Guard Officer To Visit Fredericksburg, DC On 2,100-Mile Charity Bike Ride
Veteran Jodie Knox will stop in Fredericksburg and D.C. during a solo ride from Florida to Maine to benefit wounded warrior charities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
VIDEO: 'Rally for River': Smithtown 7-Year-Old Competes For $20K In National Wildlife Contest
A Smithtown 7-year-old is competing for $20K and hopes to give back to a Long Island nature preserve. Supporters can vote daily.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Juanita Lopez, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Juanita Lopez told Patch why she should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Pete's Taverna + Westhampton Beach Cafe + Greenport Donation Table + West Babylon Spot Closing For Season
Child Advocacy Center / Greenport's Claudio's Marina / New Business Report / Suffolk Job Fair
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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