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Arlington, VA|
James DeVita Running For Arlington Board In Democratic Primary: Candidate Questionnaire
James DeVita is one of three Arlington County Board candidates running in the Aug. 4 primary. Early voting starts Thursday, June 18.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Matt de Ferranti Running For Reelection In Democratic Primary: Candidate Questionnaire
Matthew D. “Matt”de Ferranti is one of three Arlington County Board candidates running in the Aug. 4 primary. Early voting begins June 18.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
School Policy Puts Burden On Working Parents In Summit
A Summit parent raised concerns during a Board of Education meeting on Thursday.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield blight board to review ongoing property cases, complaints
Fairfield's blight board will review ongoing property cases and complaints during a meeting next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Vernon, CT|
Rockville High School's Top Seniors Keep Up Tradition Of Honoring Special Teachers, Mentors
It's the school system's way of honoring the Top 10 students and an inspirational teacher, mentor or coach.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Bicycle Club Seeks New Members, 51st Annual July 4th Bike Ride Returns To Kendall Co. Fairgrounds
A Joliet Bicycle Club annual membership is only $5 when someone bundles it with their registration for the upcoming July 4th ride.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Justice Man Charged With Possession, Dissemination Of Sexually Explicit Images Of Children
The man admitted to asking other social media users to share sexually explicit images of children, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Driver Shot Near Busy Wildomar Shopping Center
Police quickly found and arrested the suspect nearby on Clinton Keith Road.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Vernon, CT|
Rockville High School Class Of 2026 Graduates In Style
Meet the RHS Class of 2026.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
SigAlert: 3-Vehicle Crash, Overturned Car Blocks I-580
A sedan overturned in a crash involving a semi-truck and SUV on eastbound I-580, temporarily blocking all lanes.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Trumbull, CT|
Trumbull Restaurant Set To Reopen After Vehicle Crashes Into Building
The owner of the restaurant said it will reopen soon after a vehicle crashed into the front of the building over the weekend.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|
RAMMY-Nominated Eatery Comes To MoCo
Kerry Brodie, founder of nonprofit Emma's Torch, tells Patch why Silver Spring was selected as the cafe-culinary training center's new home.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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Manhattan, IL|
Manhattan Man, 18, Fired A Dozen Shots From Backseat On Joyride With Friends: Police
Surveillance images helped police close in on a suspect in the June 8 shots fired incident, according to police reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
NJ Nurses Delay Strike Amidst Ongoing Negotiations With Health System
A new date has already been scheduled.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K: PHOTOS
The half marathon and 5K were part of the festivities for the 7th Annual Hamden Fest at Town Center Park.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
2 Bus Stops Being Added, 1 Stop Relocated In Princeton
The proposal would add two NJ Transit stops near Copperwood and move an Ewing Street stop to a safer spot.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Glenview, IL|
Glenview Nonprofit Supports Refugee, Newcomer Families
Building Peaceful Bridges provides mentorship and sponsorship support for refugee and newcomer families adjusting to life in Illinois.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Change Of Use Approved In Darien Retail Space Amid Ongoing Lease Dispute With Current Tenant
A change-of-use request was approved on June 9, but a lawsuit over the current tenant's lease remains unresolved.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Cross-Country Trip For Two Cranford Women Has Big Mission And Unique Ride
Two Cranford women are heading cross-country in a retrofitted ambulance to raise awareness and inspire blood donations across the country.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Best Coffee Shop In Illinois,' Social Butterfly's 1-Year Anniversary Offers Joliet Block Party Festival
Social Butterfly opened in the summer of 2025. It's located in the 3-TEN Building, at 310 N. Ottawa St.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Domed Fields Eyed At Hinsdale Central, South; Official Skeptical
Debt may finance the multimillion-dollar project. A board member is pushing the idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Rock For A Cause: Bridgewater Band To Play Benefit For Martinsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
The Bad Cats will play Saturday at 22 West Tap and Grill to support the Martinsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
FL Wildlife Inspires St. Pete Artist's Take On 'Where The Wild Things Are'
A St. Pete artist's first children's book was inspired by an art show of alternative book covers and his lifelong love of Florida animals.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Marple Newtown, PA|
Newtown Bans Outdoor Fires As Drought Persists
Township officials will evaluate whether to extend the ban into the Fourth of July.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
New Event Decor Store Opens In Hazlet
The new 20,000 square-foot decor store offers a variety of luxury artificial florals, statement vases, planters and more.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
St. James School Recognized For 60 Years In Basking Ridge
The Bernards Township Committee adopted a resolution recognizing St. James School's 60th anniversary on Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
ICE Arrests Man During Danbury Operation That Left 1-Year-Old Alone In Vehicle
ICE said the man fled on foot during the operation.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Town Budget Crosses Finish Line: See Tax Impact For Homeowners
Livingston’s municipal tax rate is among the lowest in Essex County, administrators say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Bensalem, PA|
Popular Mexican Food Chain Closing Bensalem Restaurant
On the Border has announced that all of its 150 locations, including the last one in Pennsylvania, will close for good on Friday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
Dead Gray Whale Found Near SF Pier Was Likely Struck By Ship
It's the first recorded death this month after a spike in April.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport Affordable Housing Committee To Discuss Affordable Housing With P&Z Chair
When the committee meets next week, it is scheduled to discuss housing planning, unit counts and state housing law updates.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
A New AI Tool Could Help Prevent More Gray Whale Deaths
Whale populations have declined significantly in recent years.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Milford, CT|
City Official Cited For Inland Wetlands Violation In Milford
Work at a property near wetlands that was done without a permit was the subject of a recent city meeting.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Major Upgrades Approved For Westfield Sports Complex
Town council moves forward with more than $1.7 million in improvements at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields during Tuesday’s meeting.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Homer Glen Approves $2.5M Sanitary Sewer Line Project
The project will extend the existing sewer line to unserved parcels along Cedar Road and 159th Street.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Children’s Book Will Come Alive In Livingston: ‘Adventures Of Little Billy’ Takes The Stage
Barry Farber, the author of “The Adventures of Little Billy: In Search of the Magic Tree,” knows a thing or two about determination himself.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Mill Valley, CA|
‘Of the Environment, Not in It’: City Salutes Environmental Icon In Mill Valley
City recognized longtime conservation leader for work on planning, open space and environmental education.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
3rd Installment Of Manchester Sculpture Project Now In Place
A runner, an educator and now an author have been immortalized in Manchester.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|
Mixed-Use Development Proposed For Southbury Site
The nearly 9-acre project would include apartments, commercial space and new housing.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Rushes Out Leader, But His Name Lingers
Online, the district still presents Michael Lach as its superintendent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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