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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
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. Had we not developed this three-year plan, we would ultimately be in a very bad situation," said Dr. Mark Toback.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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 Worcester
Turkish coffee will be the main focus, the owners said.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
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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
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
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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
Atlanta, GA|
GA Restaurant Industry Flourishing With Dozens Of New Eateries
A snapshot of the restaurant industry, Georgia's third-largest employer, is resilient and has staying power amid economical hurdles.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Media, PA|
EMS Overhaul Proposed In Media, Delco Towns: Funding, Structure, Details Rolled Out
Crozer's shutdown left Delco scrambling for ambulance services. A regional alliance has been proposed as a longterm solution.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Roslyn Students Turn Grief Into Action After Tragedy, Honor Friends With Anti-Drunk Driving Walk
"We hope to save lives and honor the legacy of Drew and Ethan."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
School Budget Vote Nears In West Orange, Superintendent Makes Plea To Community
If the budget passes, it will mean dozens of job cuts and a tax hike for local homeowners. Here's why money is so tight in West Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
From 615K To Zero: Nips Sales In Tolland County Are All Over The Grid
Nips sales in Tolland County certainly vary from town-to-town, statistics show.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Russian, Ukrainian And Slavic Nonprofit Cultural Club Proposed In Darien
The club would also feature a school component with Russian language-based extracurricular classes and activities.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NY Hospitals Pocket Drug Savings, Study Finds
Research shows hospitals are increasing investments and contract labor amid a legislative push to expand program protection.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough School Board Approves 1.31% Tax Levy Increase For 2026-27 Budget
Residents were split over affordability and school funding as the board reduced the tax levy below 2 percent on Thursday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
Pedaling Against Parkinson’s A Personal Fight In Bay Area
People affected by the disease are racing (literally and figuratively) to battle one of the fastest growing diagnoses in the world.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|
Former Wendy's Site Sells For $800K
The site of a former Wendy's in Glen Burnie has sold to the tune of $800,000, the Hyatt Commercial company announced.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
McLean Farmers Market Returns For 2026 Season At Lewinsville Park
The McLean Farmers Market opened its 2026 season Friday at Lewinsville Park with new sustainability and safety measures.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Yardley, PA|
'Carry The Load' Coming To Yardley Saturday
Yardley Mayor Caroline Thompson is asking residents to help support the annual military veterans event.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Mom Knows Best: Tell Us About Her For A Mother’s Day 2026 Tribute: Survey
We want to hear about the best advice your mom or mother figure ever gave you, who she was, and what you’d like others to know about her.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Sweet Senior Beagle, Molly, Alone After Owner Is Evicted, 'Didn't Think It Was Fair For Her To Live In Car'
And there are 2 other adorable beagles also waiting for their forever homes, the League says. Meet Molly, Finn and Manny here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|
AI Company In Woburn Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Claims Of 'Phantom Deals,' Cover-Up
The business, which uses artificial intelligence to develop specialized battery systems, has been financially struggling.
William Hall, Patch Staff
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Babylon Village, NY|
West Babylon Student’s Design To Represent Library Group For Decades
Local teens submitted designs and community members voted to help select a new logo for the Friends of the West Babylon Library.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Divided Hinsdale D86 Board Keeps Leader; Dissenters Allege Micromanagement
The board's "deeply unhappy" foes have "axes to grind," a board member said. Members debated the community's feedback.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Council To Vote On FY 2027 Budget, Proposed Tax Rate Increases
Fairfax City Council will consider increases to meals, lodging, and utility taxes during its May 5 budget adoption meeting.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
Manchester Again One Of Top CT Towns For Nip Bottle Sales
The number of nip sales in Manchester has been consistent over the past five years.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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