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Darien, CT|
Darien To Explore Sister City Relationship In Ukraine
"Several other towns have done this to great success, and I think it's a good idea," Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Windsor Locks Dad Remembered After Tragic Drowning In Florida
Police identified the Windsor Locks man who died after a reported rip current incident in Cocoa Beach.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Pass Area Dogs Killed In Mountain Lion Attack: Sightings, What To Know
A dog owner shared her cautionary tale as residents grapple with larger mountain lion presence near their Inland Empire homes.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Man Accused Of Killing Rutgers Student In Wrong-Way Crash Offered Plea Deal; He's Also Wanted By ICE
Prosecutors say Silvino Ruiz Alonso drove the wrong way down Rt. 27, causing a head-on collision that killed a young Rutgers student.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Haverford-Havertown, PA|
Child Services Saw Signs Of Abuse A Day Before Delco Parents Killed Toddler: Court Docs
The couple's run-ins with Children and Youth Services began years before their 1-year-old was beaten to death, according to court documents.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Cameras 'Disgusting' Overreach: Speaker At Meeting
The chief said the cameras have uses other than catching criminals.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Pushes Tiered, Phased Prop 2 1/2 Tax Override To Save Staff, Services
Marblehead voters will likely choose between three tiers of override funding with taxes increasing incrementally over three years.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Advocates Push For Local Law Limiting Cooperation With ICE
Members of West Orange Aiding Neighbors want the town council to create more local protections for immigrants.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh PizzaFest 2026: Get Details Here
Here's where you'll find the location and date for this year's Pittsburgh PizzaFest.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|
ALDI To Open New Great Neck Store Ahead Of Schedule
"I am thrilled," Councilwoman Liu said. The ribbon-cutting event is set for Thursday, as the Plaza welcomes the long-awaited supermarket.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Store Caught In Crossfire Of Donation Debate
Some suggest Darien favored one school over another. The city denies that.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Director Says Film-Ready Status Will Bring Boost To Area
Independent filmmaker Tom Baldinger said Hillsborough's film-ready status can make businesses and property owners more open to filming.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
Proposed Tax Hike In West Orange Town Budget Sparks Criticism, Questions
Here are the early numbers.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|
Milford Schools' Consolidation Plan Could Cost Over $1.4 Billion
In a tense meeting Monday night, the district outlined plans that call for the closure of some schools and the renovation of others.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
Teen Driver In Fatal Marin Co. DUI: Police Announced Charges
A teen driver faces a felony DUI and other charges after a deadly collision killed a teen, and injured four others in Novato.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Charges For Teen Rohnert Park Driver In Fatal DUI
A teen driver from faces a felony DUI and other charges after a deadly collision killed a teen, and injured four from Rohnert Park area.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Bel Air, MD|
5th MD Location Of Private School Opens In Harford County
The Goddard School of Aberdeen will offer early childhood education for children from ages six weeks to six years old.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|
Amid Public Pressure, Nestlé Exec Renegs On Framingham State Speech
One of the global food giant's most senior executives was scheduled to speak at the FSU commencement. Now he isn't.
William Hall, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|
Troy Gym Owner Appointed To Michigan Board Of Physical Therapy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a Troy gym owner to the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|
Fox Freed From Peanut Butter Jar On Face In Middletown Twp.
The Middletown Township Public Works Department helped the critter whose face got stuck inside the jar on Tuesday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Eagan, MN|
Minnesota Twins Fan Wants One-Of-A-Kind Bobblehead Collection To Honor Her Late Brother
Rosemary Tarnowski says she hopes the collection can stay together and honor her late brother, Nick.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin OKs $4M For Water Line, Tank Repairs
The water lines run under one of the town's busiest roadways.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
NJ Rescue Horse Heroically Stops Robbery In NYC
A horse saved from a "kill pen" by a New Jersey animal sanctuary is now being hailed as a crime-fighting hero.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations Tuesday Morning Near Vail Ranch Center
At least 10 businesses were evacuated on Tuesday due to the gas leak in the southwest corner of Temecula and Red Hawk parkways.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Data Center Moratorium Imposed In Plainfield After Unanimous Village Board Vote
It's "highly likely" the 180-day moratorium will be extended multiple times, the mayor said, as staff research and develop a new UDO.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Field Renamed In Honor Of Lacey Girls Softball Founder
Opening Day 2026 included the dedication of Field #2 at Gille Park as Myles Field for the league's founder.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Issues 375 Permits In Wake Of Storms
Roofing firms go door to door the morning after a storm, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|
West Chester Student Killed By Car Saved 3 Lives, Helped Heal 100 Others As Organ Donor
"Garrett's compassion...lives on in the people he saved. That’s just who he was. He gave so freely," the family of the 21-year-old said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Mother-Son Duo Host Book Drive To Expand Access For Students In Chicago
A Winnetka mother and her son aim to collect more than 1,000 books to help students in underfunded schools.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|
Marlborough Animal Advocate Joins Effort To Protect Endangered Owls In Aruba
Traveling to Aruba? Popular ATV tours may be destroying endangered owl nests, warns a local wildlife rescuer.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|
Arrest Made After Fight Sees Several People Pepper-Sprayed: Police
Police said a young person was arrested over a fight that ended with pepper spray being deployed and a weapon being waved.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet To Host Greatest Baseball Game Ever Played? 'We Knew This Would Be A Special Day'
Joliet Patch visited the sacred grounds of the Old Joliet Prison on Monday as contractors were working to get the ball diamond spruced up.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham Student Success Goals Set
Hatboro-Horsham school officials recently reviewed the district's comprehensive plan.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich RTM Approves Over $1 Million Request To Cover Snow Removal Costs After Active Winter Season
Greenwich typically sees 35 inches of snow per year, but this past winter brought about 70 inches, according to RTM officials.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield ECDC Reappoints Tourism Rep, Advances Cultural District and Consultant Plans
Ridgefield ECDC reappoints tourism rep, plans Cultural District marketing, and advances consultant search and business initiatives.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Berkeley Township Proclaims April 19-25 As National Library Week
The proclamation cites the library’s role serving students, families and seniors and urges residents to get a library card.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Too Many Coffee Shops In Darien?
Darien is expected to see two more, in addition to the ones already in town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Rebuild Underway At Vernon Home Wrecked By Fire
A home in Vernon is being rebuilt months after a devastating fire.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mayor Warns Of 'Radical' Housing Bill Before Legislature
Apartments could replace single-family houses under the bill, the mayor said. He called it a "complete usurpation" of local control.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Crystal Lake To Consider $4.2M Purchase Of Former HealthBridge Fitness Center
The Crystal Lake City Council will vote Tuesday on purchasing the 14-acre property.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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