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Darien, CT|
Popular Milkshake Chain Now Open In Darien
The Darien store represents the second Connecticut location for the company.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Injured Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued From Tree By Bridgewater Firefighters: Video
The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and Green Knoll Volunteer firefighters worked together to rescue the hawk stuck 20 feet up a tree.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|
Wilton Budget Vote Set This Week As Pickleball Courts, School Repairs Proposed
The proposal represents a roughly $1.5M increase as residents prepare to vote on spending and projects.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|
Monroe Budget Vote Set For May 5 With Tax Increase Proposed
Voters will decide on a proposed budget that includes a mill rate increase, officials said.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Does Darien Mayor's Book Promotion Cross Line?
A resident said it does, but the mayor said the city attorney approved his message.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Calls 'Misleading' Patch Analysis On Survey Results
An official said the voluntary survey was not intended to be a plaza vote. A critic countered the village wants to "sideline" the results.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
How Much Ex-Elmhurst D205 Worker Is Settling For
Both the board and the former employee denied allegations made in the litigation.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Maria Lou Calanche, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 1
Maria Lou Calanche told Patch why she should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Eunisses Hernandez, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 1
Eunisses Hernandez told Patch why she should be reelected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Traci Park, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 11
Traci Park told Patch why she should be reelected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Brush Fire Near Concord Heights Homeless Camp Extinguished By Firefighters: Video
Concord firefighters were sent to a brush fire near the Steeplegate Mall on Loudon Road on Sunday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Faizah Malik, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 11
Faizah Malik told Patch why she should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Morgan Oyler, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 5
Morgan Oyler told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Hugo Soto-Martinez, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 13
Hugo Soto-Martinez told Patch why he should be reelected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Elmer Roldan, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 9
Elmer Roldan told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Henry Mantel, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 5
Henry Mantel told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Jordan Rivers, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 15
Jordan Rivers told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Dylan Kendall, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 13
Dylan Kendall told Patch why she should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Jorge Hernandez Rosas, Candidate For Los Angeles City Council District 9
Jorge Hernandez Rosas told Patch why he should be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Andrew Kim, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Andrew Kim told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Andrej Selivra, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Andrej Selivra told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Karen Bass, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Karen Bass told Patch why she should be reelected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Bryant Acosta, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Bryant Acosta told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Meet Asaad Alnajjar, Candidate For Los Angeles Mayor
Asaad Alnajjar told Patch why he should be elected as Los Angeles mayor. The primary election is on June 2, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Philadelphia, PA|
Sixers Defeat Celtics In One Of The Greatest Upsets In Franchise History
Against all odds, the most unlikely Sixers team has finally felled the Boston Celtics.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Elderly Man Experiencing Medical Episode Gets Into Minor Crash With Concord Police Cruiser Downtown: Video
An officer was not hurt Friday night after investigating a man who was passed out behind the wheel at Loudon Road and North Main Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|
Teen Cannabis Use Increased After CA Legalization: Study
The rate of cannabis use among teens began to decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
18-Year-Old Accomplice Charged In Brutal Armed Robbery That Triggered Deadly Hospital Shooting: CPD
A Maywood man was identified as the accomplice who took part in a brutal armed robbery with a suspect charged with killing a police officer.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Cheshire, CT|
Cheshire Baseball Team Beats Hamden: PHOTOS
The Cheshire baseball team picked up wins this week over Branford and Hamden.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Driver Injured After Head-On Crash On Clinton Street Near Page Road In Bow: Video
Police are investigating a crash just over the Concord line in Bow on Route 13 Friday. A fatal crash is also under investigation in Deering.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Palm Desert Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Palm Desert and across Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Banning, Beaumont Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Banning, Beaumont, and across Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Lake Elsinore, Wildomar Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and across Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Murrieta Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Murrieta and Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Temecula and Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Riverside County Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
Races to watch in Riverside County.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Police Activity At Temecula Parkway, Wolf Store Road: Here's What Happened
Witnesses reported a "suspicious person behaving erratically" near Kohl's shopping center.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula School Board Trustees Face Fallout For Comparing Teen Athletes To Strippers In Photo
While floating a survey for a stronger dress code, the TVUSD trustees compared water polo players to "strippers" and an "'OnlyFans' crew."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
DICK's House Of Sport Bringing New Shopping Experience To Joliet's Thriving Development: Patch Exclusive
Rock Run Collection at I-55 and I-80 continues to flourish. Hollywood Casino Joliet is the anchor and now there's The View apartment units.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|
Arlington Town Meeting Votes To Set Up Revolving Fund For Important Property
The town owns the building but is rented out to multiple tenants.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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