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Summit, NJ|
Summit Takes Step To Ban Detention Centers Before Any Are Proposed
City leaders say the ordinance is intended to prevent detention facilities from ever being built in Summit.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Senior Housing Proposal Advances In Newtown
A developer is seeking zoning changes for a 55-plus community.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Early Morning Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Restaurant In Oak Lawn
Mashawee Guy Restaurant in Oak Lawn suffered significant damage in an early morning blaze Monday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers Arrives In Plainview With Soft Opening
Family-owned favorite expands from New Hyde Park, bringing its crispy chicken fingers and fast-casual atmosphere to Old Country Road.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Vienna, VA|
Vienna Students Fight Food Insecurity With Hydroponic Gardening Initiative
This Vienna high school student launched a community gardening and education initiative after glimpsing food insecurity during the pandemic
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Authorizes Soil Testing For Potential Sites
Ridgefield committee approved soil testing and reviewed police facility needs as site evaluations continue.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|
Public Hearing Planned For Proposed Dutch Bros. Coffee In Glen Ellyn
The public hearing will be held Thursday at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center for a Dutch Bros. that would occupy the Danby's Station location.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Proposed Lake Anne Community Center Amendment To Be Discussed At Town Hall
Reston residents can weigh in on a proposed Lake Anne plan amendment tied to the Crescent Apartments redevelopment.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Fire Leaves Family Starting Over
A fundraiser says three children and a pregnant mother were displaced.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|
Fitness Studio Expands With New Pilates Reformer Classes In Bernardsville
Ride + Reflect has added reformer Pilates classes and intro offers at its Bernardsville location.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Free World Cup Tickets Being Given To Children In These 18 NJ Towns
Children in 18 New Jersey towns will get to see World Cup matches for free.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
MD Developer Acquires Annapolis Shopping Center
MCB Real Estate, a Baltimore-based developer, finalized a deal Friday to acquire an ownership interest in Annapolis Plaza.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Save Fermi Group Plans Show Of Support For Annex
Supporters say the Annex remains a key community hub.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Summer Programs, Projects Starting In Hatboro-Horsham Schools
Three Hatboro-Horsham schools will participate in the annual free summer breakfast and lunch program.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst School Losing Principal To Another District
The Elmhurst district has a short window to find a replacement for the new school year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
Motorcyclist Killed In Tinley Park Crash ID'd: Medical Examiner
The man killed in a crash with a motorcycle and pickup truck Friday night in Tinley Park has been identified.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|
Competitive Eaters Take On Sweet Challenge At World Strawberry Shortcake Eating Championship On LI
See how many lbs. of strawberry shortcake the winner ate in 8 minutes. Video, photos here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
New Strawberry Queen Named At 71st Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival: 'A Strong Sense Of Community'
The crowning of the Strawberry Queen has been a well-loved tradition on the North Fork for generations.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
1 Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck, Motorcycle: Tinley Park PD
The crash happened at 163rd and Harlem Avenue Friday night.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
'Monster' Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Shipped Upstate Just 1 Day After Sentencing: Officials
Rex Heuermann's DNA will now be entered into a national database, officials say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
Medicare Covers Power Wheelchairs For Life At Home. Disabled New Yorkers Need Them For Life Outside It.
After a Medicare fraud crackdown, wheelchair approvals got more complex. A Patch investigation found denied amounts more than tripled.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Woman Accused Of Embezzling $78,000 From Former Fairfield Employer: Police
The suspect, a Trumbull resident, is accused of making "hundreds of unauthorized refund transactions," according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Fugitive Bridegroom Accused Of Killing Bride Extradited From Mexico To United States: FBI
A year after his capture in Mexico, Arnoldo Jimenez is extradited to U.S. to face first-degree murder charge of his Burbank bride in 2012.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
'Sharky Summer' Predicted For CA Beaches: 'A Perfect Storm'
Chris Lowe of Cal State Long Beach’s Shark Lab says warm water, stingrays and shifting nursery habitat could make for a "sharky summer."
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
Never-Before-Seen Renderings Inside New Sayreville Bass Pro Shop
You won't believe what they're planning for outdoor enthusiasts and their families:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Local Author Pub Crawl Planned In Downtown Lemont Saturday
You can explore at your own pace, travel bar to bar, meet authors and collect clues for the event.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
On Juneteenth, CT Civil War Officer Memorialized In Vernon Remembered As One Who Fought With Historic Unit
"He fought for them," Colleagues said of Capt. Edwin Post and the Black troops.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|
Mother Shares Son's Experience Facing Anti-Black Bias With FCPS Leaders
Fairfax NAACP forum spotlights anti-Black bias in schools after a Thoreau Middle School mother shares her son’s experience.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
More Than 20,000 Without Power In NH; Breaker Explodes In Concord After Branches Reported On Wires: Video
A stream of thunderstorms moving through the state after a tornado watch was issued by forecasters downed trees and limbs across the state.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Emerald High Seniors Offer Free Coding, Web Design Classes For Kids
The Silicon Valley Scholars program offers free summer classes and other STEM learning opportunities for K-12 students.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|
Murderer Charged With Possessing Drugs In Rhode Island Prison
The former Boston resident is serving two life terms and another 45 years on top of them.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Police In Nashua Quickly Capture Citizens Bank Robbery Suspect
Mario M. Monserrate Morgan was arrested on a single felony count, accused of robbing a bank on Main Street on June 9.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Ex-Student Tried To Extort $200K From Fairfield Prep: Police
The suspect, a former student of the private boys high school, allegedly sought a $200,000 payment from the school, according to police.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Kings Park, NY|
Kings Park DJ Turns Adventureland Saturdays Into A Dance Party
The new “Party on the Midway” show brings music, trivia, games and family-friendly dancing to Adventureland this summer.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Man Charged With Felony After Spitting On Cop: Police
The man is charged with aggravated battery to a peace officers and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Radnor, PA|
Radnor Bar Unlikely To Survive Without Proposed Demolition, Redevelopment: Landlord
Despite public scrutiny, the property owner claims demolition and redevelopment will help keep the bar and music venue's rent low.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Children's Theater Prepares For 1st Full-Length Production
The group will perform "Shrek Jr.: The Musical" this weekend.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon, Danville Students Place First At Imagination Destination Global Competition
A group of students from Bella Vista and Vista Grand elementary schools received two first place awards, and the Renaissance Award.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Official List Of Fairfax City Council, Mayoral Candidates In November Election Released
Eleven candidates are on the ballot in November's Fairfax City Council race, while two new candidates are seeking the open mayor's seat.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Meet Libby And The Ordinary People Trying To Bring The Lost Dog Home.
Libby, a golden retriever startled by a loud noise 3 years ago, stays a step ahead of rescuers. But where there’s kindness, there’s hope.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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