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Newark, NJ|
3 Tax Proposals In New Jersey To Know About As Budget Season Heats Up
Progressives want a "super-millionaire" tax. Republicans want business and income tax cuts. A group says they found a $120M revenue stream.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Sheehan Boys Lacrosse Falls To Hamden In Hard-Fought Game: PHOTOS
The Titans closed out the regular season with recent games against Hamden and Cheshire.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Boys Lacrosse Edges Sheehan In Thriller: PHOTOS
The Hamden boys lacrosse team split its recent games with Sheehan and Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord, Other Firefighters Extinguish Massive Brush Fire Near Webster Town Line: Video
With some help from the National Guard, firefighters and forestry units found several fires near power lines off Blackwater Road Wednesday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater OKs Temporary Parking On Route 22 Site After Hotel Plans Fall Apart
The temporary use was approved by the Council after plans to build hotels, restaurants, and retail on 13 acres off Route 22 were scrapped.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Zoners Approve Ridgefield Academy Expansion, Sewer Project
Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission approves South Street sewer work, Ridgefield Academy expansion and new traffic study rules.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Nordic Fish In Fairfield Celebrates Milestone
The popular seafood market is at 1499 Post Road in downtown Fairfield.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Center Of Secaucus Will Be Shut Down For 4.5 Hours Thursday For Former Fire Chief's Funeral
The center of town will effectively be closed to cars for four and a half hours Thursday morning, from 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Shorewood, IL|
Dog's Cruel, Inhumane Death At Shorewood Parking Lot: Pet Owner In His 50s Pleads Guilty, Draws Sentence
While Shorewood police were investigating an unrelated crime at the Pizza Ranch, officers stumbled across the dead dog at the Econo Lodge.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
New Danville Restaurant From Michelin-Starred Chef Blends Lebanese Food, Beer Garden
Danville native Monique Moufarrej, a fine dining veteran whose parents owned Incontro, opened Albi’s on Hartz Avenue.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
What Passes The 'Smell Test'? Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Debates Cost Limits, Facility Options
Ridgefield public safety facilities panel debated costs, operations and facility concepts as tiger teams refined proposals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Ridge High School Principal Approved By Bernards Township Board Of Education
Cheryl Howarth will be replacing Russell Lazovick as principal beginning on Sept. 1.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Stamford, CT|
Yankees Legend Visits Stamford To Debut New Hot Sauce Line
The hot sauce is available exclusively at several supermarket locations throughout Connecticut.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Hopewell-Pennington, NJ|
Hopewell Schools Seeks $75K In Funding To Save Therapy Dog Mental Health Program
The district is asking its legislators for $75k to sustain a therapy dog program as federal funding dries up.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Prostitution Shutters UES Spa, NYPD Says
The spa is accused of acting as a brothel in a lawsuit brought on by the NYPD and the City of New York.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Body Found In Hodgkins Pond Identified As Man Missing For 25 Years
A group of divers looking for another missing person discovered the body. Cook County confirmed the body's identity.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
NJ Bill Would Regulate Mosquito Spraying, Require Public Disclosure Of Chemicals
What chemicals does Essex County use while spraying? See the list here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Council Pays Bill Tied To Election Fight
The Town Council approved an $11,400 legal bill tied to the disputed 2025 election.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Restaurant Chain Suddenly Closing Skokie Location
A national restaurant chain will close its Skokie location by the end May.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Turnaround At Hinsdale Hospital, With Admissions Up: CEO
For instance, worker turnover was "quite high" when the executive took the helm.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Staff Reductions, Increased Class Sizes Possible Amid D202 Budget Cuts
District 202 has been "forced to evaluate difficult cost-saving measures," citing a loss of nearly $7 million in annual state funding.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Take A Hike! Southington OK's Final Phase Of Major Trail Extension
Southington town council members last week backed a proposed plan to extend the Linear Trail toward Plainville.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Financial Relief Expected For Westfield Residents
Sewer fees are not expected to increase in 2026 as the town works to manage rising costs while keeping services steady.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|
Tewksbury Student Finalist In Nationwide Contest
A local middle school student who is an aspiring pilot is a finalist in America's Favorite Student contest.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
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Brick, NJ|
Vigil Set For Brick Memorial Student Killed In Crash
The vigil is anticipated to draw a large number of people as the community and is being moved to a safer location, Brick police said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford FD To Get New Generator After Town OK's FEMA Funds
The West Hartford Town Council has approved a FEMA-funded generator project for WHFD Firehouse Station No. 1.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|
Massive Housing Project On Board's Agenda In North Andover
A proposed housing project is on the Zoning Board of Appeals' agenda Thursday.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Man Puts Gun To Woman's Head In House: Cops
He then refused to let officers approach him to look for the gun, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Madison, NJ|
Madison School Board Approves Solar Panel Plan For District Buildings
The board voted Wednesday to hire an energy consultant and launch a bidding process for a Power Purchase Agreement.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
‘The Hardest Thing I Could Think Of’: Deerfield Native To Bike Route 66 Solo
Rory Perlow plans to ride 2,200 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica while raising money for youth mental health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|
Clark Pushes Back On State ADU Bill As NJ Towns Fight Trenton Housing Mandates
Clark's opposition mirrors a growing statewide pushback, as towns push back against Trenton legislation they say bypasses local planning.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Family And Consumer Sciences To Be Dropped At Plainfield Middle School, Parents Claim
Home ec classes are being targeted as part of the district's evaluation of its offerings amid a loss of state funding, a petition says.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Sentencing Set For Man Convicted Of Murder In 2020 Killing Of Indiana University Student
A sentencing date has now been set for the man convicted of murder last week in the 2020 shooting death of an Indiana University student.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Budget Vote Loses By 26 Votes
Somers residents voted on the proposed budget Tuesday after officials warned about rising costs.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
MTA Makes Decision On Refunds For LIRR Ticket Holders
Commuters have voiced their concerns over reimbursements and increased fares.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Mayor Candidate Pool Grows: Rudin Announces 2026 Run
Joyce Rudin: “My time on the council has driven home one fact: change in our township has to start at the top.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Cranford, NJ|
Traffic Frustrations Grow Around Cranford Apartment Development
Residents say congestion near the 750 Walnut Avenue development has become a growing concern as the township prepares a new traffic study.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Health Department Shuts Down Popular Pittsburgh Coffee Shop
A Pittsburgh coffee shop isn't currently open because of an imminent health hazard. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Men Admit To Fake Elmhurst Robbery; Supposed Loot Found In Safe: Police
The older man kept denying he lied, claiming he was rich, authorities said. Police said the other man gave in after story's inconsistencies.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Looking Across Napa-Sonoma Cabernet Divide At Winemakers Event
Looking across the Napa-Sonoma divide at Cabernet terroir in June at a Sonoma Home Winemakers tasting event.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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