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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Downtown Clarendon Hills Restaurant Closes After 4 Years
The eatery's space is on the market, offering entrepreneurs a "rare chance" to open in an "affluent" town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston Association To Update Pesticide Warning Signs In Response To Resident's Concerns
Reston Association will use larger signs and create a webpage after resident Amy Becker raised safety concerns about the Hook Road field.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
San Diego Wine Country's Big Winners Will Pour At San Diego Fair Competition 2026
These two Southern California wines went head-to-head at the prestigious San Diego Fair competition. See who came out on top.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|
Proposed North Shore Wood Fire Ban Goes Up In Smoke At Town Meeting
Proponents argued that wood fires in the densely populated town of Swampscott present a cancer risk and health danger to all residents.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Norristown, PA|
Mobs Over New Watch Spark Mass Chaos At King Of Prussia Mall
"We kindly ask you not to rush to our stores in large numbers."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
De-Annexation Makes Berkeley Beach Badges Useless
Those who purchased the beach badges are eligible for a full refund.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Man Takes Anti-Cop Camera Campaign To Next Level
In a mailer, he compared Darien's cameras to North Korea's "surveillance state."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
South Jersey Girl Chosen As NJ 'Military Youth Of The Year'
She now moves to the regional round of finalists.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Newtown, CT|
Newtown Voters Head Back To Polls For Revised Budget Referendum
The updated proposal includes roughly $871,000 in cuts after voters rejected the original budget last month.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Solo Cup Property Closes As 227-Home Project Moves Ahead
Developers said the former Solo Cup site on Old Deerfield Road is moving into permitting and pre-construction work.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
'Irritated' Darien Developer Wants Project To Proceed
The city revealed what is holding up a condo complex. It is where a rundown old dental office once sat.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|
OC Trauma Doctor Speaks Out After E-Motorbike Crashes Claim Boy, 13, And Teacher, 81
E-bike and e-moto tragedies have put Orange County at the epicenter of a growing crisis.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
New Restaurants Are Changing Downtown Westfield’s Food Scene
Downtown Westfield continues attracting new restaurants, dessert shops, and specialty businesses as the district evolves.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Center’s Future Takes Spotlight At Public Meeting
Residents, business owners and property owners are invited to hear updates on Windsor Center’s future.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Paul Caneiro Sentenced In The Deaths Of Brother & His Family
“We are not just grieving who they were, we are grieving who they would have become,” a relative said of the late family.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Voters Approve Budget On 2nd Try
Granby voters approved the town’s revised 2026-27 budget after rejecting an earlier version this month.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
Covenant Living Residents Turn Holiday Handiwork Into Help For Northbrook
Resident-made Merry Market gifts help fund donations to first responders, libraries, and food pantries.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Planned Darien Priests' Home Concerns Some
The Society of Mount Carmel is seeking a permit to use a house as a rectory.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Jersey City, NJ|
Carjacker Thrwarted By Mom And Son At School Pickup, Police In NJ Say
The carjacking suspect also struck a teacher who was trying to help the pair, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Surveys Well, Except In Some Categories
The community ranked highly in quality of life and as a place to live, a consultant's survey shows.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Beloved Westfield Custodian Honored For Work Behind The Scenes
A longtime member of the Westfield High School custodial staff was recognized during the district’s Excellence in Education Awards.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Cockatoos And Croissants At Glen Ellen Bakery: Photo Of The Day
Cockatoo Kona leads a baguette and croissant run at Les Pascals.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton To Review Controversial 131-Acre Hillside Housing Proposal
The long-running proposal includes 30 homes, a new regional park staging area and annexation into city limits.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|
Beating The Odds: NJ Student Looking To Tackle Rare Cases Of Childhood Cancer
Inspired by his brother's fight, Sanchez said the human spirit is as important as anything he's learned in any book.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Bookie Magee's Hideaway And OTB Becoming Self-Storage Units: Joliet City Council Vote Nears
The proposed self-storage facility would include seven new storage buildings with around 174 non-climate-controlled units in total.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
New Veterans Park Plan Advances In Somers
A planned veterans park and healing garden in Somers has cleared the town’s capital planning process.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Judge Orders Stop To La Grange Demolition
A neighbor sued over the teardown. A developer plans a 39-unit condo complex.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Former Resident Of Concord Coalition Building Had 100 Grams Of Fentanyl, Crack, And Meth, Cops Say
Docs: Tips led to cops investigating Denise Davenport in December 2025; cops say she admitted to selling drugs at the Friendly Kitchen.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Tattoo Studio Just A Few Feet Away From Joliet's New Dome Of Unity? City Manager Recommends Approval
On April 16, the zoning board approved a variation request to allow the proposed tattoo studio to be within 1,000 feet of the library.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Suspect Tries To Steal Items From Store In Fairfield By Filling Luggage With Them: Police
The suspect, a New York man, tried to steal more than $1,800 worth of merchandise, according to authorities.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Here Are 15 NYC Home Sales That Closed In One Weekend
Brooklyn Heights mansion sale tops $8M as Queens homes trade below $400K.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|
Melrose Middle School History Teacher Named District's Educator Of The Year
The Melrose Education Foundation announced the award after receiving nominations.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Consider Several Contracts, Review Parking Fees During Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on May 19, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|
Joyriding SUV Sinks Into Popular, Dangerous Mining Lake In Ocean County
The lake in Manchester at ASARCO, also known as Heritage Minerals, has seen multiple drownings in its icy cold waters over the years.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|
Danville To Debate Helping Fund Dublin Event Center
Danville and other Tri-Valley cities are asked to consider using tourism assessment fees to help fund a 100,000-square-foot event center.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
More Patrols Coming To Cranford As Police Launch Seat Belt Crackdown
Cranford is one of only three Union County police departments participating in this year’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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San Francisco, CA|
An SF Senior Dog Rescue Is Waiving Adoption Fees Through The End Of May
"By waiving adoption fees, Muttville aims to attract more potential adopters who care about senior dogs," Muttville's CEO said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Layoffs Hit Starbucks As Chicago Office Closes
Global coffee chain Starbucks is planning to lay off 300 corporate employees and close some regional offices.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Beats West Haven, Falls To Southington In Recent Girls Lacrosse Games: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team split its recent games against West Haven and Southington.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
New Car Wash Coming Soon To Malden
The location is one of the newest offerings of a local chain business.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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