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Falls Church, VA|
FCPS Parent Warns School Board About Risks of Online Age Verification for Students
An FCPS parent urged the School Board to oppose online age verification laws, citing privacy, security and student access concerns.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
New 495 Express Lanes Trail Opens In McLean, Connecting Regional Bike Network
A new shared-use trail alongside I-495 opened in McLean with a ribbon cutting, fun run and praise from local leaders.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Dog Struck And Injured In Apparent Hit-And-Run In Mastic: Police
The dog was found "with injuries consistent of being hit by a car," Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
I'm Experiencing Retaliation: Hinsdale District 86 Board Member
The board's president pushed back against the criticism. The member said she could present evidence of the retaliation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Jersey City, NJ|
Suspect At Large In Jersey City Double Shooting: Prosecutors
A double shooting in Jersey City on Sunday killed one man and wounded another, prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
E-Bike Rider Hurt In Collision With Car In Patchogue: Police
He was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Man Steals Western Springs Woman's Credit Card, Uses It Almost Immediately: Police
Police use surveillance footage to identify the man, who faces felony charges, authorities said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
'Possible' Hand Grenade Found In East Setauket Garden: Police
UPDATE: Officers from Suffolk's Emergency Services Unit responded determined the device was inert, a police spokesperson says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Across Massachusetts, MA|
Panel Examines Pros And Cons Of Massachusetts' Nicotine-Free Generation Policies
22 municipalities have implemented an age-based lifetime nicotine ban.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Prominent West Hartford Restaurant Owner 'Abducted' By ICE At Local Dunkin: U.S. Rep.: UPDATE
The detainee owns a popular Italian restaurant in town and a laundry/dry-cleaning business. The mayor calls the situation 'heartbreaking.'
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|
Newton Mayor Reaffirms Policy After Criticism Of Newton Eid Celebration
Before the May event, a group sent a letter criticizing the city's decision to allow the celebration to take place.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Zoning Board To Review Proposal For Townhomes On Roosevelt Road
A developer is requesting a special use permit and zoning variance for the townhomes.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Bedford, NH|
Bedford Development Pitches 55-Plus Living At Grand Residences: Video
18 Grand Avenue in Bedford, New Hampshire, is a gated 55-plus community with security and access to pool, spa, and dining amenities.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Plea Coming For Parolee Accused Of Being Chased Through Concord By Troopers, Cops In 2024: Follow-Up
Charles Cutting, who has a 20-year criminal history, has cut a deal after being accused of reckless driving and fleeing an assault warrant.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Former Prairie Grove Officer Released From Jail In Official Misconduct Case
William C. Copp is accused of using law enforcement databases and Flock license plate readers to track people he knew.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|
Police ID Woman, 31, Killed In Hit-And-Run In Hartford
The woman died after being struck by a vehicle on Ledyard Street early Saturday, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Jersey City, NJ|
Jersey City Official Took Bribe To Approve Short-Term Rental: Prosecutor
A Jersey City housing supervisor has been arrested for taking a bribe, prosecutors said Saturday.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Venezuelan Restaurant Owner In St. Pete Collecting Items For Earthquake Recovery
Born and raised in Venezuela, the owner of Carupano Kitchen in St. Pete is collecting items needed for earthquake relief and recovery.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Heights Abuse Of Corpse And Falsifying Evidence Case From May 2024 Inches Forward
Todd Spataro has still not gone to trial after being accused of burying Anthony Meunier in the backyard of his former home on Airport Road.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Wheaton Council Expresses Support For Library's $2M Dollar Improvement Plan
The Wheaton City Council reviewed the project's plans during a meeting on June 22.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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South Side, IL|
Sex Offender Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl At Chatham Bus Stop To Be Detained
James Spencer, 41, accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a CTA bus stop, is a registered sex offender, court documents say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Commission Approves Aspire School Proposal, Elderly Apartment Conversion
Is there a Big Y supermarket in Orange's future…?
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Branch Of Wells Fargo Bank Will Close In Hoboken This Summer
A branch of a Hoboken bank told its customers it will shut down in late summer.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Cold Spring Harbor Tennis Player Sebastian Mayer
A Cold Spring Harbor tennis player has collected about 16,000 used balls through a student-founded recycling effort.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Brush Fire Chars 7-Acres In Wildomar
Cal Fire and Murrieta Fire & Rescue were battling the blaze that quickly scorched two acres Friday afternoon in Wildomar.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
Danbury Mayor Backs Four-Year Terms For Mayor, City Council
The proposal is part of a broader charter revision that could reshape city government if approved.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Mahwah, NJ|
NJ Teen Sexually Assaulted By Man He Met On Snapchat, Authorities Say
A man was charged for sexually assaulting a boy in Mahwah and failing to register as a sex offender, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
LGBTQ+ Coalition Plans Anti-Corporate, Anti-Police Pride Event In St. Pete
With a grassroots, anti-corporation, anti-police mission, the People’s Pride Night takes place Friday night at Allendale UMC in St. Pete.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Summit, NJ|
Crossing Guard Pay Questioned In Summit As City Approves 2026 Salary Plan
Council members approved citywide raises, but crossing guard pay drew discussion at a June 16 meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
New All-Day Restaurant Brings Authentic Georgian Cuisine To UWS
Married team opens a neighborhood spot serving Georgian classics, pastries and, soon, wine.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
One Man's Vision For Special Needs Housing At A Stand Still In Basking Ridge
The long-delayed review of 99 Lord Stirling Road in Bernards is supposed to be headed to a Planning Board hearing. The question is when?
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|
Access To Popular Dana Point Nature Destination Scaled Back, City Says
The limited access involves the Dana Point Headlands, a popular nature preserve located on the coast of the south Orange County town.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
White Lies, Honesty And The Etiquette Of Telling The Truth [The Question]
Most people agree honesty matters, but life is full of awkward moments when the truth can feel needlessly cruel. When, if ever, is a lie OK?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Stolen Car Suspect At-Large After Police Chase, Helicopter Search
Police say a suspect fled in a stolen vehicle, then escaped on foot. The suspect remained at large Friday morning.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
CA Bookstores: Author Signings, Events Across Southern California This July
From San Diego to Los Angeles, Riverside to the OC, Southern California bookstores are hosting July author talks, readings and signings.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled On 118 Freeway
One-way alternating traffic control will be implemented between Sand Canyon Road and Balcom Canyon Road, according to Caltrans.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
2 1st Places, 2 2nd Places, And A Third: New Hampshire Press Association Award Update
Patch.com took 5 awards at the Distinguished Journalism Contest banquet on Thursday for its 2025 news coverage.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Residents Plead With Kenilworth Officials To Reconsider Approved $1.8 Billion Data Center Project
The meeting stretched nearly five hours as residents pressed council members to take another look at the already approved AI facility.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Historic St. Peter's Village Goes Up For Auction
The entire 83 acres of the village and its historic buildings are up for sale, marketed as suitable for "venture capitalists."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|
Loss Of Precious Pup Inspires Owners To Open Hounds Town Columbia
Jennifer and Sean Chappell lost their beloved dog Luna while away on vacation, a heartbreak that inspired them to open their own facility.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
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